Assistant / Associate or Full Professor - Academic Movement Disorders Neurologist

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

Job summary

The Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full‑time, permanent Academic Neurologist with a focus on movement disorders. Appointment at Assistant Professor or higher, Clinician Investigator preferred.

Start date after January 1, 2027. Research and clinical service at the Krembil Brain Institute, with Royal College neurology certification and CPSO licensure required.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent with RCPSC Neurology certification and CPSO licensure.
• Eligible for a full‑time clinical academic appointment at Assistant Professor or higher.
• Experience or training in movement disorders research and clinical service.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in movement disorders within the Division of Neurology, Krembil Brain Institute.
• Contribute to academic duties including teaching and supervision of trainees.
• Engage in research and pursue grants and scholarly activities.

Skills

Movement disorders

Academic medicine

Research funding

Teaching

Education

MD degree

RCPSC Neurology certification

Ontario CPSO licensure

Job 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 movement disorders. 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 Investigator at the University of Toronto. The effective start date is at a mutually agreed upon date after January 1, 2027. Academic appointment will be within the Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto and teaching will be as per Division of Neurology requirements. Research and clinical focus will be on movement disorders and clinical service will be in the Division of Neurology, Krembil Brain Institute for on‑call, inpatient and ambulatory care. 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 the Clinician Investigator position, specific additional training such as a Master’s degree or equivalent is required and scholarly excellence as demonstrated by the presence of research grants, publications in leading journals, invited presentations at significant conferences, awards, accolades, and other related accomplishments. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience and in the range of $290,000-295,000 CAD per year dependent on clinical work. Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building 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 strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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