Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Academic Rheumatologist

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Toronto seeks an Academic Rheumatologist for a full-time position. The role entails providing exemplary clinical care while engaging in teaching and scholarly activities, with a remuneration ranging from $150,000 to $300,000 based on experience and academic rank. Applicants must hold an MD and be eligible for relevant licensure in Ontario.

Benefits

Access to group medical, dental, and life insurance plans

Membership in the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in complex rheumatic conditions, especially during pregnancy.
• Advanced training or strong teaching record for Clinician Teacher track.
• Experience with quality or innovation in healthcare for CQI track.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary clinical care for in‑patients and out‑patients.
• Supervise trainees in the clinical setting.
• Support the Division’s inpatient consultation service and ambulatory clinic.

Education

MD degree

Royal College certification in Rheumatology/Internal Medicine

Job description

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)

Description

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and the Division of Rheumatology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre invite applications for an Academic Rheumatologist. This full‑time position will be funded through an academic appointment 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 of July 1 2026 or a mutually agreeable date thereafter.

Qualifications & Experience

Clinical expertise in complex rheumatic conditions, particularly systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases in the context of renal/neurologic/oncologic comorbidities and especially during pregnancy, is required. Experience with point‑of‑care ultrasound and models of care in rheumatology is an asset.

For the Clinician Teacher track, advanced training and/or a robust record of teaching achievement is essential. Teaching excellence is evaluated by demonstrated interest in education, strong performance in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, formal training in teaching methodology, teaching awards, leadership as a clinical educator, and related experience.

For the Clinician in Quality & Innovation (CQI) track, advanced training in quality or innovation with evidence of scholarly activity (peer‑reviewed publications, presentations, awards) and a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, knowledge translation or other healthcare innovation is required.

Responsibilities

Provide exemplary clinical care for in‑patients and out‑patients, coordinate with primary care, supervise trainees in the clinical setting, deliver formal teaching, and engage in scholarly activities. The successful candidate will also support the Division’s inpatient consultation service and ambulatory rheumatology clinic.

Eligibility & Certification

The applicant must hold an MD degree, be or be eligible for Royal College certification in Rheumatology/Internal Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and possess or be eligible for licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Remuneration & Benefits

Estimated remuneration is $150,000‑$300,000 (fee‑for‑service estimate), commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience. Eligible for membership in the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association, the candidate will have access to the department’s group medical, dental and life insurance plans.

Application Instructions

• 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.
• Your curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information for three referees.

Contact

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

or e‑mail: [e-mail]

Additional Notes

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