Assistant / Associate Professor - Academic Medical Oncologist Division of Medical Oncology

Canadian Medical Association; Toronto; On-site; CAD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic health institution in Toronto seeks a full-time Academic Medical Oncologist to join the Department of Medicine. Candidates need to have significant experience in melanoma and hold an MD degree. This role involves clinical duties at the Odette Cancer Centre and a focus on academic excellence. A competitive salary range of $350,000 to $400,000 annually is offered, along with benefits. Applications are welcomed until August 20, 2025.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits

Support for equity, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD degree and be eligible for CPSO licensure.
• Possess Fellowship certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Significant experience in the clinical oncology field.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical and academic activities of the Odette Cancer Centre.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care.
• Engage in medical oncology call roster.

Skills

Experience in melanoma cancer

Inpatient and outpatient care

Leadership in academic settings

Education

MD degree

Fellowship certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology

Job description

Assistant / Associate Professor - Academic Medical Oncologist

Division of Medical Oncology & Malignant Hematology

Department of Medicine

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

The Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC), in conjunction with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, is seeking a full-time Academic Medical Oncologist. The successful candidate must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment; consideration will be given to those seeking to further their careers as a Clinician Investigator at the rank of Assistant Professor or above at the University of Toronto. The expected start date is January 1, 2026, or shortly thereafter.

We are seeking a physician who will foster academic excellence. The successful candidate will participate in the clinical and academic activities of the Odette Cancer Centre (OCC). Clinical activities include inpatient and outpatient care at SHSC and OCC. Previous experience and expertise in melanoma cancer are required, with a second tumour site negotiable. Candidates will also participate in the medical oncology call roster during their clinical time.

The candidate must hold an MD degree, be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), and possess Fellowship certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

This position, based at the Sunnybrook campus, is funded under an Alternative Payment Plan (APP) through the Ontario Medical Oncology Association (Provincial Oncology AFP) agreement with the Ministries of Health and Long-Term Care. The estimated remuneration is between $350,000 and $400,000 annually, commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience. The candidate will also be eligible to participate in the Ontario Medical Oncology Association’s group medical, dental, and life insurance benefit plans.

Applications will be accepted until August 20, 2025. Interested candidates should submit:

1. a letter of interest including a statement on their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in their academic and scholarly work,
2. their curriculum vitae, and
3. the names and contact information of three referees.

Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Helen MacKay

Head, Division of Medical Oncology & Hematology

C / O Yvonne Rohlehr

Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre

Room T2023A, 2075 Bayview Avenue

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4N 3M5

Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone]

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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is a leading academic health sciences centre in Toronto, known for trauma, emergency, brain sciences, heart and stroke care, high-risk maternal and fetal care, and musculoskeletal care.

The OCC is part of SHSC and one of the country's largest comprehensive cancer centres, involved in patient care, clinical trials, and education, with strong collaborations with basic scientists at the Sunnybrook Research Institute. For more information about the Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook, please visit our website.

The Department of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Members have opportunities for scholarly activities with protected time for career development.

For more about the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, please visit our website. The academic position descriptions are available on this webpage: [Insert link].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, with priority given to Canadians and permanent residents.

Diversity Statement: The University of Toronto values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We seek applicants committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, recognizing that diverse perspectives strengthen our academic community.

Accessibility Statement: The University is committed to accessibility and inclusion, adhering to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We aim to make our recruitment and assessment processes accessible and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities.