Clinician Educator, Academic Family Physician & Associate Department Head

Job Description

Overview

Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health (NSH) invite applications for a full-time academic family physician (1.0 FTE) available in the Department of Family Medicine (Halifax). The successful candidate will be granted an academic appointment at Dalhousie University and be an active staff member with the Central Zone Department of Family Practice, NSH, and the IWK. This position offers opportunities for professional development within academic family medicine in a dynamic department with over 800 community-based family physicians in 64 communities throughout the three Maritime provinces.

This position involves the provision of ambulatory, team-based, and comprehensive academic family medicine care including clinical supervision of medical learners. Academic responsibilities will include the training and evaluation of family medicine residents and medical students while contributing to the academic development and administration of the Dalhousie University Department of Family Medicine.

The Department seeks a 0.5 FTE commitment to academic leadership in the role of Associate Department Head. This role is responsible for Family Medicine academic programming within Nova Scotia’s Central Zone. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Department Head and other key stakeholders on short- and long-term residency expansion plans in Nova Scotia. As a member of the Halifax-based academic group, the Associate Department Head will work closely with academic and clinical leaders across the Central Zone.

Responsibilities

• The remainder of the position includes 0.4 FTE in clinical care, specifically the provision of ambulatory, team-based, and comprehensive academic family medicine, including clinical supervision, teaching, and evaluation of medical learners.
• The remaining 0.1 FTE will be dedicated to non-clinical academic teaching and administrative activities.

Qualifications

• CFPC certification or equivalent and be a current and ongoing member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada or a current member of an equivalent group.
• Eligible to obtain a full license to practice in Nova Scotia.
• Favourable consideration for applicants with evidence of advanced academic competencies such as relevant certificates or postgraduate degrees.

Appointment details

Academic rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with the appointment anticipated to commence as early as May 2026.

Interested applicants are asked to apply online by clicking “Apply for this Job” by April 12, 2026, and submit: 1) a current CV; and 2) a cover letter outlining their academic, clinical, and scholarly interests. Review of applications will begin following the closing date of the competition. Applications will be submitted through PeopleAdmin.

Application contact and information

For questions, please contact dfmadmin@dal.ca or visit family.medicine.dal.ca for more information about the Department.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Equity, inclusion, and accommodation

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.