Assistant / Associate or full Professor - Academic Epilepsy Neurologist

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 290,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine at University Health Network and Sinai Health System, in conjunction with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, seeks a full-time Academic Epilepsy Neurologist for a clinical academic appointment at Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level.

Salary will be CAD 290,000–295,000 per year, dependent on clinical duties, with a research and teaching focus in movement disorders.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent required.
• Certification in Neurology by RCPSC or equivalent required.
• Academic appointment at University of Toronto with focus on epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical epilepsy care as part of a Neurology division.
• Engage in research with a focus on movement disorders.
• Contribute to teaching and quality improvement initiatives within UHN/SHS and U of T.

Education

MD degree or equivalent

RCPSC Neurology certification

Job description

Assistant / Associate or full Professor - Academic Epilepsy Neurologist

Date Posted: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 09/30/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 49561
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network (UHN) & Sinai Health System (SHS)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

The Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University Health Network/Sinai Health System (UHN/SHS) and the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto is seeking a full-time, permanent Academic Neurologist with a focus on epilepsy. The candidate must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher with a preference of the position description of Clinician in Quality Improvement at the University of Toronto. For Clinician in Quality improvement, scholarly excellence will be assessed by advanced training in quality improvement or equivalent, successful quality improvement initiatives, evidence of practice and/or equipment innovations, invited presentations at significant conferences, awards, accolades, and other related accomplishments. The effective start date is at a mutually agreed upon date after January 1, 2027. The successful candidate will hold a MD degree or equivalent and should have, or be eligible for, certification in Neurology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). To be considered for a Clinician in Quality Improvement position, advanced training such as a in quality improvement or equivalent is required. Academic appointment will be within the Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto. Salary range will be in the range of $290,000-295,000 CAD per year dependent on clinical work. Research and clinical focus will be on movement disorders. Clinical service will be in the Division of Neurology, Krembil Brain Institute for on-call, inpatient and ambulatory care. Teaching will be as per Division of Neurology requirements. Please note: the application instructions and how to apply were provided in the original posting and should be followed per institutional guidance for this role.