Job Description

The Thames Valley Family Health Team (TVFHT) is one of the largest Family Health Teams in Ontario. The Thames Valley Family Health Team is committed to providing comprehensive, collaborative primary health care to over 162,000 patients.


This role is a unique opportunity to shape the academic leadership for one of Ontario's most successful interprofessional primary care teams. The Academic Lead will play an integral role collaborating closely with clinical and academic teams and Universities to ensure excellence in teaching residents, through maintaining academic standards and mentoring IHP educators. This role will assist TVFHT in achieving its academic mandate. This position will primarily serve the Elgin, Middlesex, London, and Oxford communities , with deliberate attention to Provincial scope and opportunities.

Qualifications

Master's degree required, Doctoral an asset. Regulated heath professional in good standing with respective regulated health professional college Previous academic experience within a university setting or primary care teaching site Strong foundation in academic family medicine A formal relationship with Western University, such as an academic appointment from the Department of Family Medicine or willingness to obtain Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal Level of comfort or willingness to become familiar with virtual meeting technology Must have access to reliable transportation as travel between sites is required

Duties & Responsibilities

Clarifying and growing TVFHTs academic mission and strategic direction with a focus on innovation, and interprofessional collaboration. Building and strengthening partnerships with Western Faculty Support Department to foster professional growth in academic settings Collaborate with Western University to support academic teaching goals/expectations and pathways for multidisciplinary team members at teaching sites. This includes centre-based education, participation in team meetings, resident teaching and mentoring/contributions to academic half day sessions Supporting Family Medicine residents and IHP learners through coordinated orientation, teaching, and research engagement Promoting scholarly activity, including resident and team-based research, including collaborating with Centre for Studies in Family Medicine (UWO) Support the growth and development of interprofessional healthcare providers in their roles as educators through development of objectives, innovative strategies and structured outlines for teaching responsibilities Foster a learning environment for residents about team-based care, in collaboration with IHP teachers Promote and facilitate scholarly activity across the organization, including quality improvement, practice-based research, and knowledge translation. Participate in relevant academic committees. Experience engaging with community partners or system-level academic initiatives. Representing TVFHT at the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario, Health Professional Educators Group (HPEG)/Academic FHT channels

Hourly Rate: $97,580 - $119,000


To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter by September 16, 2025 at 4pm. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check and medical screening. To be eligible to apply you must have a Social Insurance Number and in some cases a valid work permit.


While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. Preference will be first given to any internal Thames Valley FHT candidates.


Thames Valley Family Health Team is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, safe, accessible, diverse, and respectful environment for all that is free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to a broad range of cultural, national, and ethnic origins, racial, religious, gender identities and expression, as well as people of all ages, marital/family status, and those with disabilities to apply. Please contact julie.goodchild@thamesvalleyfht.ca if you require assistance with an accommodation