Clinician Researcher & Academic Family Physician
About the role
Position Information
Position Title
Clinician Researcher & Academic Family Physician
Posting Number
F757P
Type of position
Continuing Appointment with Annual Academic Career Development
Department/Unit
Family Medicine
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
About the opportunity
The Department of Family Medicine (Halifax Site), Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health (NSH) invite applications for a 1.0 FTE academic clinician researcher position. The Department seeks a 0.3 FTE research commitment to develop or continue an independent program of family medicine/primary care research (a focus in medical education is considered an asset), including the pursuit of local, national, and international grant-funded research using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. 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 that includes over 800 community-based family physicians across 64 communities throughout the three Maritime provinces.
The successful candidate’s research activities will focus on developing family medicine/primary care research projects relevant to the discipline. The candidate will be expected to participate collaboratively as a member of research teams within the Department, including MD and/or PhD researchers and a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Primary Care. The role also includes providing support and mentorship to medical students, family medicine residents, graduate students, and non-research faculty in the development of family medicine/primary care research skills.
The remainder of the position includes 0.5 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. An interest in long-term care or obstetrics will be considered an asset. The remaining 0.2 FTE will be dedicated to non-clinical academic teaching and administrative activities.
The successful candidate must hold CCFP certification, be a current member in good standing with the College of Family Physicians of Canada and be eligible for full licensure in Nova Scotia. A thesis-based MSc/MA or PhD in a related health research discipline is required. Preference will be given to candidates with prior health-related research experience and experience supervising medical learners in clinical and research settings.
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.
For questions, please contactdfmadmin@dal.caor 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.
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 visitwww.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 viewedhere.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
03/12/2026
Close Date
04/12/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
About Dalhousie University
One of Canada's leading universities, Dalhousie University is widely recognized for outstanding academic quality and teaching, and a broad range of educational and research opportunities.
Located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie attracts students from around the world. Since 1818, we've been inspiring students, faculty, staff, and graduates to make significant contributions to our region, Canada, and the world.
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Clinician Researcher & Academic Family Physician
About the role
Position Information
Position Title
Clinician Researcher & Academic Family Physician
Posting Number
F757P
Type of position
Continuing Appointment with Annual Academic Career Development
Department/Unit
Family Medicine
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
About the opportunity
The Department of Family Medicine (Halifax Site), Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health (NSH) invite applications for a 1.0 FTE academic clinician researcher position. The Department seeks a 0.3 FTE research commitment to develop or continue an independent program of family medicine/primary care research (a focus in medical education is considered an asset), including the pursuit of local, national, and international grant-funded research using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. 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 that includes over 800 community-based family physicians across 64 communities throughout the three Maritime provinces.
The successful candidate’s research activities will focus on developing family medicine/primary care research projects relevant to the discipline. The candidate will be expected to participate collaboratively as a member of research teams within the Department, including MD and/or PhD researchers and a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Primary Care. The role also includes providing support and mentorship to medical students, family medicine residents, graduate students, and non-research faculty in the development of family medicine/primary care research skills.
The remainder of the position includes 0.5 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. An interest in long-term care or obstetrics will be considered an asset. The remaining 0.2 FTE will be dedicated to non-clinical academic teaching and administrative activities.
The successful candidate must hold CCFP certification, be a current member in good standing with the College of Family Physicians of Canada and be eligible for full licensure in Nova Scotia. A thesis-based MSc/MA or PhD in a related health research discipline is required. Preference will be given to candidates with prior health-related research experience and experience supervising medical learners in clinical and research settings.
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.
For questions, please contactdfmadmin@dal.caor 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.
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 visitwww.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 viewedhere.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
03/12/2026
Close Date
04/12/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
About Dalhousie University
One of Canada's leading universities, Dalhousie University is widely recognized for outstanding academic quality and teaching, and a broad range of educational and research opportunities.
Located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie attracts students from around the world. Since 1818, we've been inspiring students, faculty, staff, and graduates to make significant contributions to our region, Canada, and the world.