Description

LIMITED TERM FACULTY POSITION IN ANATOMY
Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Western University

Appointment Type and Rank: A limited term, teaching-intensive faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with candidate experience and accomplishment. The initial appointment will be up to 5 years with the potential for renewal.

Number of Positions: 1
Posting Date: June 22, 2026
Closing Date to Apply: July 22, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2026

Position Profile:
The successful candidate is expected to serve as the lead in developing and teaching the anatomy curriculum within the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at Western, as well as contribute to teaching in upper year undergraduate and graduate courses in the basic sciences, medical, and/or dental education curricula.

Academic Expectations:
Candidates will be expected to engage in interdisciplinary teaching integrating the basic anatomical sciences into clinical contexts, and ensure close coordination of resources with the undergraduate medical education (UME) and other health professional programs. In addition to delivering core anatomy instruction, the candidate will be responsible for developing MPAS-specific instructional materials and will contribute to essential service associated with launching and sustaining an accredited professional program. The successful candidate will also actively engage in collaborative and/or independent research projects that complement existing research strengths in the Department.

Qualifications or Experience and Skills Required:
Applications will be considered from qualified applicants with a PhD, MD or DDS (or equivalent) degree, with a strong background and demonstrated excellence in both classroom and laboratory teaching of gross anatomy. Experience with human cadaveric laboratory teaching is essential, and expertise in neuroanatomy, histology, embryology, or pedagogy would be considered an asset. The candidate is expected to have experience in teaching students using multiple modalities (e.g., in an online learning environment, in small group tutorials, in moderate to large classrooms, in blended learning settings, and in laboratories). The candidate is also expected to have experience with curriculum design and in creating asynchronous online materials. Fluent written and oral communication skills in English are required.

Compensation Details: The annual salary for this will be $105,000 - $145,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a salary that is commensurate with qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Further details can be accessed at: http://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/your_benefits/faculty.html.

Affirmation Policy Statement
Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

Department: The Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology is a multidisciplinary basic science department within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University. The Department fosters world-class research and teaching in Clinical Anatomy, Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) with productive academic and research collaborations with other Departments at Western, affiliated hospitals and research institutes in London and worldwide. The Department has a strong graduate program consisting of both Clinical Anatomy and Biological Research streams and an innovative undergraduate Honours program in Medical Cell Biology. In addition, the Department provides teaching to medical, dental, science and health science students through undergraduate programs in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculties of Science and Health Sciences.

The Faculty: The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is committed to providing excellent undergraduate and graduate education in the field of biomedical sciences, medicine and dentistry. Several components of the undergraduate curriculum in several of the School’s programs will continue to be modernized and/or expanded in the coming years, introducing novel interdisciplinary and experiential opportunities for students and providing excellent opportunities to engage in scholarly activities accompanying the introduction of new curricula in various programs.

The University: With annual research funding exceeding $300 million, and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities, and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

The City: Western’s campus is in London, Ontario, a city with a population of approximately 400,000, located midway between Toronto and Detroit. With an extensive park system, river valleys, tree-lined streets, and bicycle paths, London is known as the “Forest City”. London has a reasonable cost-of-living and hosts an international airport, galleries, theatre, music, sporting events, and excellent restaurants.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following:

(1) A cover letter addressing how your expertise/experience fit this position;
(2) An up-to-date curriculum vitae;
(3) A brief teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and examples of teaching innovation and/or curriculum development (up to five single-spaced pages, 2.54 cm margins and font size 12);
(4) An outline of past and proposed scholarly activities (up to two single-spaced pages, 2.54 cm margins and font size 12);
(5) A statement outlining your past experience with and future plans for incorporating the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization and accessibility into your educational and research/scholarship activities (up to one single-spaced page, 1” margins, font size 12);
(6) The names and contact information of four referees, one of whom should be a current or former student/trainee; and
(7) A completed Western Full-Time Faculty Application form found here:

http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf

Please send completed application packages as a single compiled PDF to:

Dr. Lauren Flynn
Chair, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology
c/o Bryan Wood
Medical Sciences Building, MSB 443A
Western University
London, Ontario Canada N6A 5C1
EMAIL: anatomy@uwo.ca

Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement: This position is an existing vacancy.

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communications 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, Indigenous peoples, 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 Chelsea Johnson at chelsea.johnson@schulich.uwo.ca.

Posting Number: SCH-ANAT-2026-053

Requirements

Applications will be considered from qualified applicants with a PhD, MD or DDS (or equivalent) degree, with a strong background and demonstrated excellence in both classroom and laboratory teaching of gross anatomy. Experience with human cadaveric laboratory teaching is essential, and expertise in neuroanatomy, histology, embryology, or pedagogy would be considered an asset. The candidate is expected to have experience in teaching students using multiple modalities (e.g., in an online learning environment, in small group tutorials, in moderate to large classrooms, in blended learning settings, and in laboratories). The candidate is also expected to have experience with curriculum design and in creating asynchronous online materials. Fluent written and oral communication skills in English are required.