Job Descrption
Western University
London, Ontario, CANADA
Western University is an internationally renowned research-intensive university that is ranked among
the top-ten in Canada, and prides itself in the student experience of its educational programs.
Included in these programs are medical (MD) and dental (DDS) students within the Schulich School
of Medicine & Dentistry (the School). The School has a long tradition of excellence, beginning with
the founding of the medical school in 1881 and continuing with the formation of the dental school in
1964. The School draws on a highly qualified and talented pool of applicants that train in rigorous
and demanding professional programs. The didactic content is enriched by the foundational
sciences, and the clinical experience is supported by local practitioners, community and hospital
clinics, and a large patient pool from across Southwestern Ontario.
Applications are invited from qualified individuals for one position in Orthodontics ... Dentofacial
Orthopaedics, to begin January 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate
will be appointed to a Full-time Probationary (tenure-track) faculty position at the rank of Assistant
Professor, preferred. Exceptional applicants will be considered for an appointment at a higher rank.
Qualified applicants will have a DDS/DMD degree (or equivalent), as well as training in an advanced
specialty program in Orthodontics granting them an MSc, PhD, or equivalent graduate degree.
Candidates must be eligible to obtain a specialty license in Orthodontics with the Royal College of
Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Fellowship in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and/or Board
Certification with the American Board of Orthodontics is also preferred.
Candidates will be expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program and
should have a record of achievement in research and publication appropriate for their stage of career.
Any area of dental research can apply, although preference will be given to applicants with a record
of research relevant to the specialty of Orthodontics. The successful candidates will participate in
the teaching and service activities of the dental school, particularly its Graduate Orthodontics &
Dentofacial Orthopaedics Program, and will be considered for cross-appointment in departments
within and outside of the School. In addition to clinical teaching and research, it is expected that the
candidate will participate in curriculum design renewal, monitoring of student clinical progression and
participation in faculty calibration and development.
Successful candidates should possess a demonstrated aptitude for leadership as well as teaching
and clinical mentoring of junior colleagues, students, or residents in either community dental practice
or institutional programs. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills in
the English language and must be willing to work in a collaborative manner in both teaching and
administration. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The
opportunity for private practice is afforded by the provision of a consulting privilege of one day per
week.
Western University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, and Schulich
Medicine & Dentistry has a long history of excellence in biomedical, applied, clinical, and public
health research. Western has a full range of academic and professional programs for over 37,000
undergraduate and graduate students. For additional information, please see: www.uwo.ca. The
dental school has full-time faculty members, cross and jointly appointed faculty members from basic
and clinical departments and at various research institutes in London, Ontario.
With a full-time enrolment of 32,000, Western University graduates students from a full range of
academic and professional programs. The University campus is in London, a city of 404,000, located
midway between Toronto and Detroit. With parks, tree-lined streets and bicycle trails, London is
known as the “Forest City”. London boasts an international airport, galleries, theatre, music, and
sporting events. See www.ledc.com/why-london to learn more. For further information, please see:
www.schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry and www.london.ca. Western’s Recruitment and Retention Office is
available to assist in the transition of successful applicants and their families.
Applicants must complete the “Application for Full-Time Faculty Position” form at
(www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf) and submit this form along with the
following: (1) cover letter, (2) detailed curriculum vitae, (3) brief description of research
accomplishments and future plans, (4) a one-page teaching statement that describes their teaching
experience and philosophy, and (5) the names and contact information of three references to:
Carlos Quiñonez, DMD, MSc, PhD, FRCD(C)
Vice Dean and Director of Dentistry
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Western University
1151 Richmond St. N.
Dental Sciences Building, Room 1003
London, Ontario N6A 5C1
Applications can also be emailed to s.dentistry.recruitment@schulich.uwo.ca. Review of applications
will begin after November 5, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
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