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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 exciting 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. An interest in academic leadership will be considered an asset for this position.
The successful candidate must have 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. The successful candidate must also be eligible to obtain a full license to practice in Nova Scotia. Favourable consideration will be given to applicants with evidence of advanced academic competencies such as relevant certificates or postgraduate degrees.
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 19, 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.
For questions, please contact dfmadmin@dal.ca or visit http://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.
Please note this is an external post on behalf of Dalhousie University – applicants must apply through the People Admin Link here: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20460
Please do NOT use the Apply now button on this page.
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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
If you require any support for the purpose of 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.
Please note this is an external post on behalf of Dalhousie University – applicants must apply through the People Admin Link here: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20460
Please do NOT use the Apply now button on this page.
