Assistant or Associate Professor - Academic Sleep Respirologist

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dedicated Sleep Respirologist to join its dynamic team. This role focuses on clinical excellence in Sleep Medicine and teaching, providing an opportunity to impact medical education and patient care. The successful candidate will engage in diverse clinical responsibilities, including outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations, while contributing to the academic mission of training future healthcare professionals. With a competitive remuneration package and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique chance to thrive in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD degree or equivalent and be certified in Respirology.
• Advanced training in Sleep Medicine is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend on the Respirology inpatient consultation teaching service.
• Interpret polysomnograms and pulmonary function tests.

Skills

Sleep Medicine

Clinical Teaching

Polysomnography Interpretation

Pulmonary Function Tests

Medical Education

Education

MD Degree

Certification in Respirology

Advanced Training in Sleep Medicine

Job description

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Assistant or Associate Professor - Academic Sleep Respirologist

Date Posted: 05/01/2025
Closing Date: 07/01/2025 , 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 42689
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)

Description:

The Division of Respirology, Department of Medicine, University Health Network/Sinai Health (UHN/SH) at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is seeking a Respirologist with clinical focus on Sleep Medicine to join the Toronto Hospital Department of Medicine. The primary location of practice is Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, with some clinical activities at Toronto General (200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4) and Toronto Rehab-University (550 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2A2) sites. The successful candidate will have an academic position description of Clinician-Teacher, with interest and demonstrated excellence in teaching and patient care activities. Advanced training in both Medical Education and Sleep Medicine (RCPSC AFC in Sleep Disorder Medicine, ABIM Board Certification in Sleep Medicine, or equivalent) are required for this position. Applicants must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. Effective start date is October 1, 2025 or thereafter.

Clinical responsibilities will include attending on the Respirology inpatient consultation teaching service, outpatient clinics in Sleep Medicine and General Respirology, and interpretation of polysomnograms and pulmonary function tests. The Sleep Program is supported by 6 fully-equipped sleep lab beds at Toronto General and Toronto Rehab.

The successful candidate will be involved in teaching of medical trainees at all levels, including subspecialty Sleep Medicine fellowship program. Candidate will also be eligible for a cross appointment to Sinai Health (600 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X5).

The successful candidate must hold a MD degree or equivalent, be certified (or eligible for certification) in Respirology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and hold, or be eligible for licensure in Ontario. Proficiency in English is required.

Estimated remuneration will be in the range of $300,000 - $380,000 (fee-for-service estimate) and commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience. Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2025. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a one-page statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees to:

Lianne Singer, MD
Division Head, Respirology
University Health Network and Sinai Health
585 University Avenue 9-MaRS-9098
Toronto, ON M5G 2N2
Email: [e-mail]

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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] .