Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London
London, Ontario, Canada
Appointment Rank and Type: Full-Time Clinical Academic Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.
Number of Positions: One
Posting Date: March 3, 2026
Closing Date to Apply: Consideration of applications will begin on April 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026 or as negotiated.
Vacancy Disclosure Statement: This is a replacement position.
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, London Health Sciences Centre, and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, is seeking to fill one (1) neuropathologist position in a full-time clinical academic appointment.
Position Profile: 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 or Full Professor, depending upon experience and qualifications at the time of appointment. This recruitment is intended to fill a full-time neuropathologist position following retirement.
Academic and Clinical Expectations: The successful candidate must be interested in pursuing an academic career and will be expected to participate in the Division’s academic, research and education initiatives including teaching and supervision of undergraduate students, postgraduate trainees and fellows. Academic activities will be tailored to the candidate’s career goals. Clinical expectations will include participation in all aspects of the surgical and autopsy neuropathology service. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance in teaching, research and health care leadership, where applicable, as well as qualifications and experience. Candidates that have demonstrated ability in the identified areas of opportunity will be given priority, as will candidates that have demonstrated past or potential excellence in teaching and scholarly activity. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be an exemplary team player are considered essential.
Qualifications: Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent degree and be eligible for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and must have certification in Neuropathology.
Compensation: Compensation for this position will be primarily composed of hospital funding aligned with the Ontario MOH Laboratory Medicine Funding Framework Agreement. Positions are subject to budget approval.
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 Department: The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine fulfills the academic mandate of London Health Sciences Centre as a research-intensive acute care tertiary and quaternary teaching hospital. The Division of Pathology has an annual workload of approximately 65,000 surgical specimens, 15,000 cytology specimens and 1,000 autopsies serviced by 35 anatomical pathologists and 3 neuropathologists. With a strong history of collegiality and a record of excellence in many areas of diagnostic service, teaching and research, it represents an environment conducive to career and personal development. The neuropathology team receives approximately 1200 surgical, 300 intraoperative and 200 autopsy consultations per year (adult and pediatric). The Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences (with whom neuropathologists and neuroradiologists are cross-appointed) attracts a patient referral base of approximately 3.5 million.
The University: Western University delivers a highly collaborative academic experience second to none including world-renowned contributions in the basic and clinical neurosciences. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. The Western Neuropathology Residency Program is one of Canada’s oldest. 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 combines academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
The Hospitals: 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. LHSC is the site of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and within the city, operates laboratory facilities, including Pathology, at St. Joseph’s Healthcare London. The hospitals share a rich tradition of strong and close collaboration.
The City: Western’s campus is in London, Ontario, a city of approximately 530,000 located on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Chonnonton Nations, on lands connected with the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796 and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum, 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.
Application: Interested candidates should assemble (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) names and email addresses of three supervisory referees (within the last two years), and (4) completed and signed Application for Full-Time Clinical Academic Position Form. Candidates may also submit a statement of intent as it relates to integrating the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization in their teaching, research and professional practice activities.
Applications should be submitted to:
Dr. David Driman, Chair/Department Head
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
London Health Sciences Centre
admin.pathology@schulich.uwo.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 North, London, ON, N6A 5B8
www.uwo.ca
London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Road E., London, ON, N6A 5W9
www.lhsc.on.ca,
St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON, N6A 4V2
www.sjhc.london.on.ca
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, please contact admin.pathology@schulich.uwo.ca.
Posting Number: 2026-045-CL
Academic Neuropathologist
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program and McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Applications are invited for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Neuropathologist position in the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP). This is an academic appointment in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will have completed a minimum of 5 years of residency training in Neuropathology (direct entry), or 2 years of Neuropathology training following Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology/Anatomical Pathology residency (pathway 2). Strong frozen section and surgical pathology skills (including related molecular/biomarker testing) are required.
Applicants must hold certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent in Neuropathology, and hold or be eligible to obtain medical licensure in the Province of Ontario.
The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment and they will be expected to regularly participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as needed by the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine. A commitment to academic scholarship in the areas of education, quality improvement, knowledge translation, innovation, and/or clinical/translational research is essential.
About the HRLMP, McMaster, and Hamilton:
The HRLMP encompasses five tertiary care hospitals operated by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare and employs more than 30 anatomical pathologists in all subspecialties. McMaster University plays an integral role in the educational and economic life of Hamilton, providing a stimulating academic environment with unique opportunities for clinical and basic research.
Hamilton is the tenth largest city in Canada with a diversified economy, a multicultural population, an active arts and culture scene, breathtaking natural beauty, and safe and welcoming neighborhoods. We believe HRLMP is a great place to work – and Hamilton is a great place to call home. For more information about HRLMP you can visit https://www.hrlmp.org/
For more information about Hamilton, please visit https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/cities-towns/hamilton
The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University is recognized for its excellence in basic and clinical research, outstanding diagnostic and clinical medicine, and for its strong undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate education, all of which illustrate the expertise and diversity of our faculty and staff. For more information, please visit https://pathologymolecularmedicine.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are to submit a:
- Letter of interest, which includes a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)when they join HRLMP/McMaster;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Names and contact information for at least three referees. Please note letters of reference will not be requested or reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.
All documents are to be submitted to the McMaster University careers site McMaster Careers
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Please address your letter of interest to:
Dr. Ihab El-Shinnawy
Discipline Director, Anatomical Pathology
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey – Statement of Collection for additional information.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please communicate accommodation needs to:
- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
Vaccination Mandate – FHS: This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.
Locum Opportunities in Neuropathology – Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP)
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is seeking part-time, casual locum pathologists to provide coverage for an unexpected vacancy in Neuropathology (adult and pediatric). These positions offer flexibility, with on-site work preferred but not required.
We are a subspecialized, multi-site academic hospital program serving Hamilton and the surrounding region—home to over two million people. Our program spans four acute care hospitals and one community hospital, operating under Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, one of our sites, is a regional referral centre for Central-West Ontario.
Qualifications:
- Certification in Neuropathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent).
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Ontario.
HRLMP pathologists collaborate across institutions and communities to deliver high-quality diagnostic services and patient care. Join us in a dynamic and collegial environment that values excellence, innovation, and flexibility.
Compensation for this role will align with the Province of Ontario’s Laboratory Medicine Funding Framework Agreement (LMFFA).
Start date: As soon as possible
End date: Until permanent position filled
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:
- A letter of interest, including availability
- A curriculum vitae
- The names and contact information of at least three referees.
Please address and email your letter of interest to:
Dr. Ihab El-Shinnawy
Division Director, Anatomical Pathology
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program
E-Mail: barko@hhsc.ca