Academic Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgeon - Associate/Full Professor - General Surgery

American Society of Transplantation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Network invites applications for an Academic Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgeon in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery. This full-time faculty appointment focuses on deceased and living donor kidney transplantation, with an option for adult deceased donor liver transplant.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive clinical care, participate in the division’s on-call schedule, lead outpatient clinics, and drive teaching and research in

Qualifications

• MD degree completed and board-certified/eligible in General Surgery (RCPSC)
• Fellowship in Abdominal/Organ Transplant or equivalent training desired
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in Abdominal Transplant Surgery including kidney (deceased and living donor) and option for liver transplant
• Participate in on-call transplant coverage and multidisciplinary team care
• Lead outpatient clinics to support continuity of care and supervise/tutor trainees; engage in teaching and research

Education

MD degree

Certification in General Surgery (RCPSC) or eligible

Eligible for licensure in Ontario or equivalent

Job description

Department of Surgery, The Division of General Surgery at University Health Network is inviting applications for the position of an Academic Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgeon. This appointment is for a full-time faculty position in the Division of General Surgery at University Health Network.

The potential start date of this position will be August 1, 2027.

The Division of General Surgery is seeking a highly motivated and academically driven Surgeon Investigator/Surgeon Scientist with a clinical focus in deceased donor and living donor kidney transplantation with an option to also do adult deceased donor liver transplant. The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive clinical care in Abdominal Transplant Surgery, including participation in the division’s on-call schedule for transplant surgery coverage. Responsibilities also include holding regular outpatient clinics to support continuity of care for surgical patients. The candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and be actively engaged in supporting high-quality, patient-centered care.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required; the candidate will lead innovative research and educational initiatives that advance the field of transplantation. The candidate must be eligible for an appointment at the academic rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. They must hold an MD degree, and certification in General Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the individual must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or its equivalent, and must hold, or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. All candidates must be proficient in English. The candidate must have completed a residency program in General Surgery as well as an Abdominal Organ Transplant Fellowship (or equivalent). The candidate’s application should demonstrate outstanding technical skills, the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and to teach trainees at all levels.

The successful candidate will be a surgeon scientist or surgeon investigator and will hold a graduate degree (Masters or PhD), or equivalent research experience. The candidate should be interested in leading basic/translational/clinical research in kidney transplant rejection, perfusion technologies, xenotransplantation, and/or clinical outcomes research. Additionally, evidence of productivity, distinction, and the international leadership is essential. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be eligible for the position of Surgical Director of Kidney Transplantation and may also apply for an academic Chair in Kidney Transplantation. We seek candidates who want to be a part of building a strong academic abdominal transplant service within our hospital system.

Start-up research support and mentoring will be provided. The rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting salary will be between the range of $500,000.00 - $600,000.00 (CAD). This estimate is based on fee-for-service billings and the support from the University Health Network Division of General Surgery Associate Practice plan.

The University Health Network is comprised of the Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education and is Canada’s largest and leading clinical and research hospital. The University Health Network is an academic institution affiliated with the University of Toronto and is recognized internationally for excellence in patient care, innovation, research and education. The Division of General Surgery is currently comprised of twenty-nine full-time surgeons, seven of them specializing in abdominal transplantation.

Applications will be accepted until December 30, 2026.

Dr. Timothy Jackson

Division Head, General Surgery

UHN, Toronto General Hospital

[e-mail]

Hillary Gandy

Business Manager, General Surgery

[e-mail]

If you have any questions and correspondence, please direct them to Hillary Gandy [e-mail].

For more information about the Temerty Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgery and the Sprott Department of Surgery, University please visit https://surgery.utoronto.ca/; or http://surgery.utoronto.ca and https://www.uhn.ca/Sprott-Surgery.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.