ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR- UROLOGY

InsideHigherEd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Toronto is seeking an Associate Professor/Professor of Urology for a vital leadership role in the Sprott Department of Surgery. The successful candidate will oversee clinical and academic activities, contribute to medical education, and drive research initiatives while providing top-tier patient care.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must possess strong leadership skills.
• Expertise in teaching at all levels and a strong research record expected.
• Ability to manage clinical and academic activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration activities of the Division of Urology.
• Ensure excellence in patient care and education.
• Manage financial and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Research

Clinical care

Education

MD with specialist certification in Urology

Job description

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR- UROLOGY

Date Posted : 05 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 07 / 05 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Job Category : Faculty - Clinical

Faculty / Division : Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department : Surgery

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The Sprott Department of Surgery at University Health Network (UHN) is conducting a search for the next Division Head of Urology. This appointment is a five-year term, renewable once, following a successful review. The Division Head appointment is a full-time faculty position at the level of Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto and will be based at University Health Network. The effective date of this appointment is flexible; however, we hope to have this search completed by mid 2025.

The Division Head will oversee the administration activities of the Division of Urology, with responsibilities for clinical and academic activities including excellence in patient care, teaching of medical students, residents and fellows, research, innovation, recruitment, and related service duties. Financial management and assurance of quality of care in the division are core components of this position.

Qualifications include an MD with specialist certification in Urology and eligibility for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or hold equivalent international certificate, and for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills encompassing integrative thinking and managerial tools, emotional and political intelligence evidenced by a strong track record. Leadership training is an asset, however it is not a mandatory requirement. Expertise and excellence in teaching at all levels and research productivity are expected.

Remuneration will be derived from a variety of sources, mainly from, but not limited to fee-for-service billings, and commensurate with rank as a member of the Clinical Faculty, qualifications, and experience. Academic start-up funds will be provided in alignment with the credentials and experience of the applicant, as well as the academic proposal envisioned by the candidate. Additional compensation may be provided commensurate with qualifications and experience.

University Health Network is comprised of the Toronto General Hospital (TGH), Toronto Western Hospital (TWH), Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PM), the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI), West Park and the Michener Institute of Education. UHN is an academic institution affiliated with the University of Toronto and is recognized internationally for excellence in patient care, research, innovation and education with strong values of safety, compassion, teamwork, integrity and stewardship.

The Division of Urology currently comprises 10 full-time clinical faculty members who collaborate in patient care, education, research and innovation in the context of a wide variety of multi-disciplinary programs including the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, The Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, Surgical Programs & Critical Care, and the Joint Department of Medical Imaging to name a few.

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

Please forward your letter of intention along with your curriculum vitae and the names of three referees by July 5th, 2025 to :

Thomas L. Forbes MD , Surgeon-in-Chief, Sprott Department of Surgery, University Health Network,

For more information about the Temerty Faculty of Medicine / Department of Surgery and the Sprott Department of Surgery, University Health Network, please visit http : / / surgery.utoronto.ca and https : / / www.uhn.ca / Sprott-Surgery

CAUTION : This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the "Apply Now" button on this page will NOT be considered for this position.

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 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.

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