Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Academic Rheumatologist

Inside Higher Ed; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Canada seeks an Academic Rheumatologist with a focus on both clinical care and teaching. The successful candidate must hold an MD and be certified in Rheumatology, with expertise in complex conditions. This role offers remuneration between $150,000–$300,000 based on qualifications and experience, with an application deadline of November 30, 2025.

Benefits

Eligible for clinical billing and benefits

Participation in group medical, dental, and life insurance plans

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD degree and certification in Rheumatology/Internal Medicine.
• Clinical expertise in systemic autoimmune diseases is required.
• Advanced training in teaching methodology for Clinician Teacher track is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical care of inpatients and outpatients.
• Liaise with primary care and supervise trainees.
• Engage in formal teaching and scholarly achievements.

Skills

Clinical expertise in complex rheumatic conditions

Experience in point-of-care ultrasound

Teaching accomplishments

Engagement in quality improvement initiatives

Education

MD degree

Certification in Rheumatology/Internal Medicine

Licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Job description

Job Overview

Date Posted: 10/27/2025

Closing Date: 11/30/2025, 11:59PM ET

Req ID: 41517

Job Category: Faculty - Clinical

Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department: Dept of Medicine

Hospital Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, together with the Division of Rheumatology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, invites applications for the position of Academic Rheumatologist. This full‑time position will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto as either a Clinician Teacher or Clinician in Quality & Innovation at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. The role is expected to be 60–70% clinical and 30–40% academic, with an anticipated start date of July 1 2026 or a mutually agreeable date thereafter.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will join the Division of Rheumatology, which provides inpatient consultation services and ambulatory care to patients with rheumatic diseases. Responsibilities include excellent clinical care of in‑patients and out‑patients, liaison with primary care, supervision of trainees in the clinical setting, formal teaching, and scholarly achievements.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree and either be certified or eligible for certification in Rheumatology/Internal Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and be licensed or eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Clinical expertise in complex rheumatic conditions, including systemic autoimmune diseases with renal, neurologic, oncologic, and pregnancy considerations, is required. Experience in point‑of‑care ultrasound and innovative models of care is an asset.

For the Clinician Teacher track: advanced training and/or a track record of teaching accomplishments, including formal training in teaching methodology, teaching awards, and leadership as a clinical educator.

For the Clinician in Quality & Innovation track: advanced training in quality or innovation with evidence of scholarship, and readiness to engage in quality improvement, patient safety, knowledge translation, or other healthcare innovation initiatives.

Remuneration

Estimated remuneration in the range of $150,000–$300,000 (fee‑for‑service estimate), commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association for clinical billing and benefits, and may participate in the department’s group medical, dental and life insurance plans.

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted until November 30 2025.

Interested applicants should forward: (i) a one‑page letter of interest, including a statement on how you have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in your academic and scholarly work; (ii) a curriculum vitae; and (iii) names and contact information of three referees.

Please address applications to:

Dr. Gregory Choy, Division Head, Division of Rheumatology
Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Room M1‑400, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4N 3M5
Email: [e-mail]

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and builds 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 is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and strives to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible, providing accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].