Job Description

Position Information
Position Title Cornea and External Diseases Subspecialist


Posting Number F682P


Type of position Continuing Appointment with Annual Academic Career Development


Department/Unit Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences


Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada


About the opportunity
Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health (NSH) are seeking a qualified full-time ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in cornea and external diseases to practice in a challenging and rewarding community-based and academic medical environment. The successful candidate will have a community-based practice in Halifax and will be granted a Continuing Appointment with the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University. The candidate will be expected to participate in teaching, research, and other academic and/or administrative duties as member of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. More information about the department can be found here: https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/ophthalmology.html .



Candidates for this position must have an MD and have completed a residency in ophthalmology and a minimum of 12-24 months of post-residency fellowship training in cornea and external diseases, including active exposure and participation in clinical research. The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical and surgical skills and demonstrate an ongoing interest in clinical and/or basic science research and teaching. Candidates should be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for a license in the province of Nova Scotia and for attending privileges at NSH.

Applicants must apply online and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and contact details for three referees. Applications should be submitted by March 12, 2025 through PeopleAdmin: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18020 .

Halifax, the largest city in Atlantic Canada, offers an attractive maritime environment and an enviable lifestyle. Many desirable living areas are within walking distance or a few minutes cycling or drive from Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre. Home to three universities, Halifax offers many entertainment and cultural activities, as well as ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Our hospital is a regional referral centre, serving patients from Nova Scotia as well as from the other Atlantic Provinces.


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 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 .


Posting Detail Information
Open Date


Close Date 03/12/2025


Open Until Filled No


Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18020