Lecturer, Assistant, or Associate Professor - Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist

Inside Higher Ed; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist for a full-time academic role. The successful candidate will provide patient care, manage neuromuscular diseases, and participate in educational programs and clinical research. Candidates must possess an MD degree and certification in Neurology. The position is based at St. Michael's Hospital, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted until January 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Full-time Clinical Academic appointment at University of Toronto.
• Minimum 1–2 years of neuromuscular fellowship experience.
• Demonstrated scholarship and clinical academics experience.
• Eligible for Full-time Clinical Academic appointment at U of T.
• Demonstrated scholarship and clinical academics experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in ambulatory EMG and neuromuscular clinic.
• Diagnose and manage neuromuscular diseases.
• Participate in general neurology call and ward duties.
• Lead educational programs at SMH-UHT and University of Toronto.
• Engage in clinical research and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Neurology expertise

Patient care

Education leadership

Clinical research

Education

MD degree

Neurology certification

CPSO licensure

Neuromuscular fellowship 1–2 years

Job description

Lecturer, Assistant, or Associate Professor – Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist

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Date Posted: 12/08/2025
Closing Date: 01/12/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 46299
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: Unity Health Toronto - St. Michael's
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

The Department of Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, in conjunction with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, is seeking a qualified full‑time academic neuromuscular specialist. The successful candidate must be eligible for a Full‑time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant, or Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. The candidate will have an academic position description of Clinician Teacher (CT).

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing patient care in a busy ambulatory EMG and neuromuscular clinic.
• Diagnosing and managing the full spectrum of neuromuscular disease, with an interest in myasthenia gravis welcomed.
• Participating in general neurology call and ward duties proportionally to peers.
• Leading or participating in educational programs at SMH‑UHT and the University of Toronto, including potential residency site director role for 2‑4 years.
• Engaging in clinical research, education, and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications:

• MD degree.
• Certification in Neurology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Minimum 1–2 years of neuromuscular fellowship; interest in a busy ambulatory EMG and neuromuscular clinic preferred.
• Demonstrated scholarship and clinical academics experience.
• Eligible for Full‑time Clinical Academic appointment at U of T.

Expected start date: July 1, 2026, or thereafter.

Estimated remuneration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience.

Applications will be accepted until January 12, 2026. Please forward a one‑page Statement of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees to:
Dr. Natalie Wong, Interim Physician‑in‑Chief
c/o Jessica Comilang, Administrative Assistant
St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health Toronto
30 Bond Street, Room 2‑468 Bond Wing
Toronto, ON M5B 1W8
Email: [e-mail]

CAUTION

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