Lecturer Or Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Academic Respirologist

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified academic Respirologist to join their esteemed faculty. This full-time role involves providing clinical care, engaging in teaching, and contributing to innovative research in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team, fostering excellence in patient care and education. With a focus on conditions such as cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading healthcare institution. If you are passionate about advancing clinical practice and education, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full-time clinical academic appointment at the University of Toronto.
• Proven record of teaching excellence and engagement in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Participate in educational programs and supervise learners.

Skills

Clinical Care

Teaching Excellence

Clinical Research

Quality Improvement

Cystic Fibrosis Expertise

Bronchiectasis Expertise

Mycobacterial Infections Expertise

Education

MD Degree

Certification in Respirology

Graduate Degree or Advanced Training

Job description

Date Posted: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: 05/12/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 42399
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 Respirologist. 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 position will have an academic description of Clinician-Teacher (CT) or Clinician in Quality and Innovation (CQI). The expected start date is September 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter.

The candidate should hold an MD degree, with certification in Respirology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). Expertise in cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and mycobacterial infections is desirable. Responsibilities include providing clinical care in outpatient and inpatient settings, participating in educational programs, supervising learners at all levels, and potentially taking on leadership roles in education. Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a graduate degree or advanced training, with a proven record of teaching excellence. Engagement in clinical research and quality improvement is also expected. For detailed faculty requirements, see Table 2 at deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/clinical-faculty-academic-appointments#Clinicalfacultyapptcategories.

The successful candidate will report to the Head, Division of Respirology at St. Michael’s Hospital, which comprises 11 full-time Respirologists and a strong research program.

Remuneration will be commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience.

Application Process:

Applications are due by May 12, 2025. Interested candidates should submit a one-page statement of interest, CV, and contact details for four referees (two internal and two external) 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, Canada
Email: (see original ad for email address)

This posting is exclusively on the U of T hospital job board. Applications via the "Apply Now" button will not be considered.

About St. Michael’s Hospital and Unity Health Toronto:

Unity Health Toronto, comprising Providence, St. Joseph’s, and St. Michael’s Healthcare, is a major Catholic healthcare network in Canada. St. Michael’s Hospital, known as the Urban Angel, is a leading teaching and research hospital in downtown Toronto, specializing in trauma, neurosurgery, cardiac care, and more. It is affiliated with the University of Toronto and hosts the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute.

For more information, visit unityhealth.to/locations/st-michaels-hospital/ and deptmedicine.utoronto.ca.