Division Head Medical Oncology and Malignant Hematology / Head Systemic Therapy

InsideHigherEd; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre seek a Division Head for Medical Oncology and Malignant Hematology. This senior role involves leadership in education, patient care, and research within a leading cancer center. Candidates must be eligible for a full-time academic appointment with an emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Opportunities for educational and research endeavors

Protected time for scholarly activities

Commitment to equity and diversity

Qualifications

• Eligible for full-time clinical academic appointment as Associate or Full Professor.
• Record of excellence in academic productivity.
• Leadership experience within a Cancer agency is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Clinical, administrative and academic leadership of the division's education.
• Oversee faculty recruitment, mentoring and career development.
• Champion strategic initiatives of the Cancer Centre.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Excellence

Research Expertise

Education

MD degree

Certification in Medical Oncology or Hematology

Job description

Division Head Medical Oncology and Malignant Hematology / Head Systemic Therapy

Date Posted : 06 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 09 / 30 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Job Category : Faculty - Clinical

Faculty / Division : Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department : Dept of Medicine

Hospital Affiliation : Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC), in conjunction with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, is inviting applications for the position of Head, Division of Medical Oncology and Malignant Hematology / Head Systemic Therapy. The successful applicant should be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Expected start date is January 1 2026 or shortly thereafter.

Major responsibilities for this position will include clinical, administrative and academic leadership of the division's education, patient care and research activities. The Division Head will oversee faculty recruitment, mentoring and career development. They will serve as the Head of Systemic Therapy for the Odette Cancer Centre and champion the strategic initiatives of the Cancer Centre, Department, Hospital and University

The successful candidate must have a personal record of excellence in academic productivity with a National / International reputation. They must hold an MD degree, have or be eligible for certification in Medical Oncology or Hematology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and licensure in the province of Ontario. Leadership experience within a Cancer agency is an asset.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and has a full service Medical Oncology and Hematology academic program with residency programs in both disciplines through the University of Toronto. Sunnybrook is home to the Odette Cancer Centre, the sixth largest comprehensive Cancer Centre in North America.

Estimated compensation will be in the range of $400,000 – 500,000 plus fee for clinical service commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2025. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward (i) a letter of interest, that includes a statement on how you have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in your academic and scholarly work (ii) your curriculum vitae and (iii) names and contact information of three (3) referees to :

Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) is an academic health sciences centre located in Toronto, Ontario. It is a world leader in trauma care, emergency and critical care, cancer, brain sciences, heart and stroke disorders, high-risk maternal and fetal care and musculoskeletal care. Both SHSC and the University of Toronto are among the top 100 employers in Canada.

The Odette Cancer Centre (OCC) is part of SHSC, and is one of the largest comprehensive cancer centres in the country, with activities that span the spectrum of cancer control. The OCC is a leader in complex cancer care, clinical trials, health services research, patient and professional education. It also has strong collaborative links with basic scientists at the Sunnybrook Research Institute. For more information about the Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook, please visit our website at http : / / sunnybrook.ca / content / ?page=dept-med-home .

The Department of Medicine is committed to excellence in clinical care, education and research. Department members have excellent opportunities for educational and research endeavors with protected time for scholarly activities to ensure rewarding, fulfilling career development.

For information about the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, please visit our website at http : / / www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca / .

The Department of Medicine’s academic position descriptions can be viewed on this webpage : http : / / www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca / academic-position-descriptions#AcademicPositionDescriptions .

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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [emailprotected] .

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