Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Program Director, Palliative Medicine

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a Program Director for Palliative Medicine to lead the residency training program. The role involves ensuring residents achieve important competencies and is pivotal to the success of the Department. The ideal candidate should have an MD degree, relevant certification, and exemplary leadership skills. Competitive compensation is offered, along with support staff and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Annual stipend of $22,500

Support from an administrative assistant

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment.
• Track record of scholarship and innovation is an asset.
• Experience in Palliative Medicine residency training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Palliative Medicine residency training program.
• Ensure residents achieve competencies in Palliative Medicine.
• Accountable to the Vice-Chair, Education and Departmental Division Director.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Leadership skills

Educator experience

Scholarship and innovation

Education

MD degree

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 10/23/2025
Closing Date: 11/27/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 45716
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation:
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto is seeking applicants for the position of Program Director, Palliative Medicine. Applicants must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Successful completion of the Continuing Faculty Appointment Review (CFAR) is required. Preference will be given to applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor or above. The term of the Program Director (PD), Palliative Medicine appointment is five years with the possibility of one renewal following a successful review. Effective start date is January 1, 2026 or an alternative date as mutually agreed on with a transition/mentorship period prior to the start date.

Responsibilities

The Program Director, Palliative Medicine is a leadership position, highly valued and pivotal to the overall success of the Department. The PD is responsible for the overall conduct, organization and accountability of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada’s Palliative Medicine residency training program. The PD reports directly to the Vice-Chair, Education or his/her designate and the Departmental Division Director. The PD is also accountable to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education.

The ideal candidate is a respected clinical teacher or educator and innovative leader with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with an interest in education. A solid track record of scholarship and innovation would be a strong asset. They will ensure that residents are able to achieve the competencies of Palliative Medicine and that they are thoroughly prepared for their Royal College examinations and future careers as Palliative Medicine Subspecialists.

Applicants must hold an MD degree, be a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Palliative Medicine Specialist or be eligible for certification in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure in Ontario.

Site and Compensation

The preferred hospital site for the Program Director’s clinical activities will be negotiated with the successful candidate and be one of the following fully-affiliated University sites: Sinai Health Systems, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC), St. Michael’s Hospital or University Health Network. The Program Director, Palliative Medicine will receive an annual stipend from the Department of Medicine in the amount of $22,500 plus HST (if applicable). The PD will have support from an administrative assistant and use team workspace within the Department of Medicine.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until November 27, 2025. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a letter of interest and up-to-date curriculum vitae to Dr. Arno Kumagai, Vice Chair Education c/o [e-mail]. Note – the letter of intent should not only outline your strengths and leadership skills as they relate to this position but describe your vision for the program. If you wish to discuss this opportunity further, contact the Department Division Director Dr. Ebru Kaya at [e-mail] (without including hyperlinks).

About the Department

The Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto is one of the oldest and largest in North America with over 700 full-time faculty members distributed across six fully-affiliated teaching hospitals and the University campus. The Department is comprised of 19 Divisions, and approximately 800 postgraduate trainees and fellows. It is the largest research entity in Canada supported by more than $170 million in research funds. For more information about the Department of Medicine, please visit our website at: http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca

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