Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Gynaecologic Oncology

Number of Positions: One

Posting Date: July 1, 2026

Closing Date to Apply: Consideration of applications will begin on July 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2026 or as negotiated.

Vacancy Disclosure Statement: This position is an existing vacancy

Position Profile

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, London Health Sciences Centre and Western University, London Ontario, Canada, is seeking a full time clinical academic position in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with a specialty in Gynaecologic Oncology.

Academic and/or Clinical Expectations

The successful candidate will hold a full-time Limited Term Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, or a Continuing Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, depending upon experience and qualifications at the time of appointment. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent and be eligible for licensing in the Province of Ontario. Specialist certification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent is required, and a formal fellowship in Gynaecologic Oncology.

Qualifications and Skills Required

The successful candidate will have a commitment to and demonstrated aptitude for teaching and will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to supervise graduate trainees. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated record of research and publication.

Successful candidates will have a keen interest in academic medicine and the ability to collaborate effectively with all other members of the health care team and office staff, and a commitment to active participation in team-based health care and teaching, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities will include:

• Active participation in team-based health care;
• Active involvement in teaching, both at the undergraduate and post graduate levels; and
• At least 35% time commitment to education, research and/or administrative activities in the Department, Hospital and/or the University.

Compensation Details

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be composed of fee for service, an alternative funding plan and academic salary.

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.

The Faculty

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Western University is a busy and diverse department. Promoting the health of women is our life’s work. We are dedicated to advancing women's health through patient care, education and research.

The University

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

London Health Sciences Centre

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. For more than 150 years, LHSC has provided patient care for the people of London, the region, and beyond. Many national and international medical breakthroughs have been pioneered at LHSC, to the benefit of patients at home and around the world. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has 36 full-time academic physicians, 3 basic scientists, 32 postgraduate residents, and 10 fellows and opportunities exist for clinical and basic science research.

The City

Western’s campus is in London, Ontario, a city of approximately 400,000 located on the traditional territories of the Anishnabeg, Haudenosaunee, Lunaapeewak and Attawondaron peoples, on lands connected with the Dish with One Spoon Convenant Wampum and the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796, and is 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, sporting events, and excellent restaurants and is Canada’s first UNESCO City of Music.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of reference
• Completed/signed the form at the following link: (uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/application-full-time-clinical.pdf)

Applications can be sent to:

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 800 Commissioners Road East, Room B2-401 London, Ontario, N6A 5W9 at OBGYNinfo@lhsc.on.ca

For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Ji-Hyun Jang, Head of Gynecologic Oncology at 519-685-8500 Ext. 55644, or via email at Ji-Hyun.Jang@lhsc.on.ca.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the policies and protocols of the applicable affiliated institutions.

Business Addresses

Western University, 1151 Richmond Street N., London, Ontario N6A 5B8, www.uwo.ca
London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Road East, London Ontario, N6A 5W9, www.lhsc.on.ca
St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, N6A 4V2, www.sjhc.london.on.ca

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, 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.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Hanin Tarazi, Manager of Administration and Finance, at Hanin.Tarazi@lhsc.on.ca or 519-661-2111 Ext. 66144.

Posting number: 2026-038-CL