The Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University is seeking two full-time Neurologist-Neuromuscular Specialist (2 positions available) within the Division of Neurology in our affiliated teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London.

One position specializes in myasthenia gravis clinical care and the other is in neuromuscular genetics.

Deadline: December 3, 2026  

Experience, Skills and/or Clinical Expectations Required:

The successful candidates will have a record of proven ability or significant potential to lead an independent career in research or academic medical education. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed at least one year of post-doctoral fellowship subspecialty training in Neuromuscular Disease, have demonstrated expertise in neuromuscular diseases, and have obtained or are willing to obtain EMG Certification with the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN). Experience with single fiber EMG would also be considered an asset. Demonstrated expertise in the management of myasthenia gravis will be considered an asset for one of the positions. Demonstrated experience in neuromuscular genetics would be considered an asset for the second position.
These are academic positions within the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at Western University. The successful candidates will be appointed in either the Clinician Researcher or Clinician Teacher Academic Role Category, depending on their academic interests, experience, and qualifications. Protected academic time will be provided to support the expectations of the successful candidate’s Academic Role Category.
The successful candidates are expected to be contributing members of the Neuromuscular Program and Division of Neurology including on call responsibilities for general neurology and/or stroke. Clinical work will include supervision of the clinical teaching unit (general neurology and/or stroke), ambulatory care, and supervising the EMG Laboratory, including the supervision of technologists and trainees. In addition, the successful candidate will be academically oriented, with the interest and potential to build a career in research or education.

Qualifications Required:

The candidate will fill a clinical academic role as a Clinician Teacher or Clinician Researcher at Western University. Applicants should be certified, or eligible for certification, in Neurology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. Candidates must have an MD, or equivalent, and must be eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor/MD or Associate Professor/MD in a limited term (Clinical Academic) appointment or at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in a continuing (Clinical Academic) appointment, depending on qualifications and experience.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent and accompanying curriculum vitae, along with the names and addresses of three references to be contacted, to:
Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences
c/o HR Assistant
Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University
University Hospital, Room B10-104
339 Windermere Road
London, ON N6A 5A5 CANADA
Contact
Please ensure that the form available at: www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/application-full-time-clinical.pdf is completed and included in your application.

Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement: One position is an existing vacancy, and the other is for an anticipated retirement.