Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Spine Surgery

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic health sciences centre in Toronto is seeking a mid-career full-time spine surgeon to head the Division of Spine Surgery. Candidates should have a strong research background and clinical experience in spine trauma and oncology. This role includes establishing a surgical practice and teaching responsibilities. Annual salary ranges from $500,000 to $700,000, commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in spine trauma, oncology, and degenerative surgery.
• Graduate level training aligned with Sunnybrook Research Institute’s programs.
• Expertise in conducting clinical trials and health services research.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Spine Surgery at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
• Establish an academic surgical practice focusing on oncology and trauma.
• Participate in education of learners at all levels.

Skills

Research productivity

Clinical training

Leadership

Education of learners

Education

Master or PhD in relevant area

Job description

Date Posted: 10/02/2025
Closing Date: 11/15/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 45358
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Surgery
Hospital Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Holland Bone and Joint Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is inviting applications for a mid-career academic full-time faculty spine surgeon with fellowship training covering spine trauma, spine oncology and spine degenerative conditions. This person will be the new Division Head of Spine Surgery. The effective date of this appointment is flexible, tentatively aiming for July 1, 2026. Applications should be submitted by November 15, 2025.

The successful candidate should have a strong track-record of research productivity and clinical training with a focus on spine trauma, spine oncology, and spine degenerative conditions and a strong interest in leadership. It is expected that the candidate will establish an academic surgical practice and focus most of their clinical activity on spine oncology and spine trauma, with the remaining focused on elective spine degenerative surgery.

The successful candidate should have graduate level training in a relevant area of research that is aligned with Sunnybrook Research Institute’s programs or platforms in evaluative clinical sciences, biological sciences or the physical sciences. Preference will be given to candidates with Master or PhD-level training. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research profile and contribute to the academic mission of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Holland Bone and Joint Program, Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Surgery, and Sunnybrook Research Institute.

Academic expertise in conducting clinical trials, health services research, quality improvement, education research, and translational ‘bench-to-clinic’ discovery research will be considered. As a member of the Department of Surgery and the University of Toronto, the candidate is expected to participate in education of learners at all levels.

The successful candidate will join an academic Division of Spine Surgery. The appropriate mid-career candidate for this hospital Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) position needs to be eligible for hospital appointment as Active Staff, as well as for a university appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto and be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians, Surgeons of Canada and for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is one of Canada’s largest hospitals and a leader in clinical and research activities. The hospital Division of Spine Surgery performs over 1000 elective spine cases annually. As one of the largest trauma hospitals in Canada, ~ 2000 ‘code trauma’ patients are managed through our Emergency Department annually.

Annual salary will be between the range of $500,000 - $700,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and the name of three referees to Dr. Albert Yee, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Chief of Holland Bone & Joint Program, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, 2075 Bayview Ave., MG-314, Toronto, ON CANADA M4N 3M5, or via email to: [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.