Lecturer or Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Academic Geriatrician

Ipacamic; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Departments of Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital and University of Toronto are seeking a qualified full-time academic geriatrician for an appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Clinical Academic).

The expected start date is February 1, 2027 or shortly thereafter. The candidate must hold an MD degree and be eligible for RCPSC Geriatric Medicine certification with CPSO licensure.

Qualifications

• MD degree and RCPSC Geriatric Medicine certification required.
• Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) required.
• Eligible for a Full-time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto.
• Will participate in educational programs and contribute to clinical research and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Participate in educational programs in Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare, and the University of Toronto.
• Collaborate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support clinical and educational programs across affiliated sites.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Education

MD degree

RCPSC Geriatric Medicine Certification

Ontario CPSO Licensure

Job description

External Jobs – Lecturer or Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Academic Geriatrician

Lecturer or Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Academic Geriatrician

Geriatrician Division of Geriatric Medicine, St. Michael’s Hospital,
Department of Medicine, University of Toronto

Job Description:
The Departments of Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital and University of Toronto are seeking a qualified full-time academic geriatrician. The successful candidate must be eligible for a Full time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. The candidate will have an academic position description of Clinician Teacher (CT). The expected start date of the position is February 1, 2027, or shortly thereafter.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold an MD degree and have, or be eligible for, certification in Geriatric Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). The successful candidate must have proven clinical excellence in the various aspects of geriatric medicine. The successful candidate will participate in the educational programs in Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare and the University of Toronto and collaborate in clinical research and quality improvement programs. For details on the University of Toronto academic clinical faculty requirements for advanced training and demonstrated scholarship for the job description of CT, please see Table 2 at https://deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/clinical-faculty-academic appointments#Clinicalfacultyapptcategories .

This position will support the large in-patient and out-patient demands at St Michael’s Hospital, and Providence Healthcare in addition to participating fully in the educational programs in Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare, and the University of Toronto. The candidate would also have the opportunity to support the clinical and educational programs at Providence Healthcare – Unity Health Toronto. The successful candidate will report to the Head, Division of Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital. The Division of Geriatric Medicine, composed of nine full time and one part time academic geriatricians, has an international reputation in clinical research, education and knowledge translation.

St. Michael’s Hospital is home to the largest Hemophilia Treatment Centre in Canada, and is part of Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence, St. Joseph’s and St. Michael’s Healthcare. Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute care through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. St. Michael’s Hospital is a teaching and research hospital in downtown Toronto. Affectionately known as the Urban Angel, St. Michael’s is renowned for providing exceptional patient care. As downtown Toronto’s adult trauma centre, the hospital is a hub for neurosurgery, complex cardiac and cardiovascular care, diabetes and osteoporosis care, minimally invasive surgery and care of the homeless and disadvantaged. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and home to the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s provides outstanding medical education to health-care professionals in 29 academic disciplines.

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.