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The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, at Western University, London, Ontario, Canada is inviting applications for the position of Chair in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology.
The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology is the largest basic science department in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, serving as the academic home for about 84 full-time and cross-appointed faculty members, 80 graduate students, 40 postdoctoral fellows, and 45 administrative and research staff. The Department fosters productive academic and research collaborations with other Departments at Western, affiliated hospitals and research institutes in London and worldwide. It has strong ties with the Division of Clinical Pharmacology in the Department of Medicine, through recruitment of faculty members, collaborative research and education programs.
A distinctive strength of the Department is the comprehensive focus on biological processes from the cellular-molecular to systems levels, and on the effects of drugs on these processes. The areas of research excellence include clinical and basic pharmacology; cardiovascular sciences; cell, development and cancer biology; reproductive biology and endocrinology; and neuroscience. Faculty members in this Department are leaders in Western's Clusters of Research Excellence: Cognitive Neuroscience and Musculoskeletal Health. The Department has access to state-of-the-art infrastructure for research and teaching (http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/physpharm/about_us/index.html). The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology has a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education, offering degrees at the BMSc, MSc and PhD levels.
The successful candidate should have a demonstrated record of success as an independent scientist, as indicated by peer-reviewed publications and grants, demonstrated excellence in teaching, including graduate student supervision at the doctoral level, and evidence of effective interpersonal, administrative and leadership skills. The new Chair will be expected to champion the research and education initiatives of the Department and to develop new scholarly initiatives. The successful candidate must have a PhD, MD, DDS or equivalent, and would be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure as appropriate. The position of Chair is for a five year term, normally renewable once.
Western University is located in London, Ontario, with a metropolitan census of approximately 530,000. As Canada's 11th largest city, London boasts an extensive educational and health care community including three teaching hospitals, two research institutes, an ICES (Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences) node, and an academic health sciences network across Southwestern Ontario.
With full time enrollment of 32,000, Western graduates students from a range of academic and professional programs. Further information about the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Western University can be found at www.schulich.uwo.ca, andhttp://www.uwo.ca. Western's Recruitment & Retention Office is available to assist in the transition of successful applications and their families. Details about the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology can be found at http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/physpharm/.
Interested candidates should submit a CV outlining their research, teaching, and administrative experience and interests, including future directions, together with the names and addresses of three referees to:
Dr. Michael Strong, Dean
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Room 3701A, Clinical Skills Building
Western University
London, Ontario N6A 5C1
FAX: (519) 850-2357; selection.committee@schulich.uwo.ca
Please ensure that the form available athttp://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf is completed and included in your application submission. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applicants will begin after October 30, 2016.
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Brigitte Neale at Brigitte.Neale@Schulich.uwo.ca phone 519-661-2111 ext. 82698.
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