Associate/Full Professor- Head, Division of Infectious Diseases

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 350,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and long-term disability保险

Group insurance

Pension plan

Vision care

Academic allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The University of Toronto invites applications for the role of Head, Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Paediatrics at SickKids/UT. This academic leadership position combines clinical, research, and educational responsibilities to advance precision child health.

Candidates must hold an MD/MBBS, be eligible for RCPSC certification and Ontario licensure, and qualify for Associate or Full Professor.

Qualifications

• Leadership and mentoring experience with a track record of academic and research excellence in Infectious Diseases.
• Eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor at the University of Toronto.
• Must hold MD/MBBS or equivalent; be certified or eligible for RCPSC certification; and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Infectious Diseases within the Department of Paediatrics.
• Mentor and support faculty, staff, and allied health professionals.
• Advance clinical, research, and educational missions in alignment with SickKids and UT priorities.
• Collaborate across SickKids, University of Toronto, and national/international partners.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Academic leadership

Clinical research

English proficiency

Education

MD/MBBS or equivalent

RCPSC certification or equivalent

Job description

Associate/Full Professor- Head, Division of Infectious Diseases

Date Posted: 11/07/2026 Closing Date: 01/20/2027, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 50924 Job Category: Faculty - Clinical Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department: Dept of Paediatrics Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes

Define the Future

Join our team and be part of our bold new strategy for Precision Child Health, advancing discovery, prevention, and treatment for children worldwide.

The Department of Paediatrics is seeking an exceptional academic leader to serve as Head, Division of Infectious Diseases. This is a unique opportunity to lead an outstanding and diverse team of faculty, staff, and allied health professionals; mentor and support the next generation of Paediatric Infectious Diseases specialists; and advance the Division's clinical, research, and educational missions in alignment with the Department's strategic priorities.

The Division of Infectious Diseases provides paediatric inpatient care through its General Infectious Diseases and Immunocompromised Infectious Diseases consult services, as well as interdisciplinary, family-centred ambulatory care for infants, children, and adolescents requiring secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care. Across these settings, the Division offers a broad range of specialized, evidence-based services.

The Division also maintains extensive collaborations across SickKids, University of Toronto and beyond, both nationally and internationally, including with Microbiology, Transplantation, Public Health, other clinical disciplines and Research Institute programs.

Building on the strengths of Departmental faculty and the SickKids Research Institute, the successful candidate will help drive collaborative basic, translational, and clinical research that advances Precision Child Health and the strategic objectives of SickKids 2030.

The Division is fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as a training program in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and is one of the oldest and largest such programs in Canada and internationally. Division members are actively engaged in teaching and mentorship at the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional education levels through the University of Toronto.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualification; Leadership and mentoring experience with a track record of academic and research excellence in the discipline of Infectious Diseases.

The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. Annual salary $350,000 to $440,000 will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate may also be eligible for an additional leadership stipend and will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, group insurance, a pension plan, vision care, an academic allowance, and relocation assistance and support services.

• medical
• dental
• life and long-term disability insurance
• group insurance
• a pension plan
• vision care
• an academic allowance
• relocation assistance and support services

All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent thereto and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Dr. Meredith Irwin, Professor and Chair, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5G 1X8: e-mail [e-mail]

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].

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website .