Lecturer or Assistant Professor - Academic Geriatrician

InsideHigherEd; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking qualified full-time academic geriatricians for roles as Clinician in Quality & Innovation and Clinician Teacher. Candidates will provide patient-centered care and engage in teaching at the University of Toronto. The positions start in September 2025, offering a competitive salary range of $300,000-$350,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary patient-centered care.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and quality improvement.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Teaching

Quality improvement

Curriculum development

Education

MD degree

Job description

Lecturer or Assistant Professor - Academic Geriatrician

Date Posted : 04 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 05 / 20 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Job Category : Faculty - Clinical

Faculty / Division : Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department : Dept of Medicine

Hospital Affiliation : University Health Network (UHN) & Sinai Health System (SHS)

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The Department of Medicine and the Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at Sinai Health System and the University Health Network, in collaboration with the Department of Medicine and the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Toronto, are seeking to recruit up to two qualified full-time academic geriatricians. These positions are for roles as a Clinician in Quality & Innovation and a Clinician Teacher. Successful candidates will be hired through either Sinai Health System or the University Health Network, both fully affiliated with the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network. Candidates must be eligible for a Full-Time Clinical Academic Appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. The appointments are expected to start in September 2025 or at a mutually agreeable date.

Successful candidates will provide exemplary patient-centered care and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs of the University of Toronto.

For those considered for the Clinician Teacher role, excellence will be demonstrated through scholarly contributions to teaching, awards, pedagogical innovations, and curriculum development. For the Clinician in Quality and Innovation, excellence will be shown through advanced training in quality improvement, successful initiatives, practice or equipment innovations, conference invitations, and accolades.

Applicants must hold an MD degree, be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario in Geriatric Medicine, and have or be eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The remuneration range is approximately $300,000-$350,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications are accepted until May 20, 2025, or until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should send a CV, a one-page statement of interest, and contact details for three referees to Tracy Watkins at [e-mail].

Dr. Nathan Stall and Dr. Richard Norman

Site Lead Geriatrics, Sinai Health

Site Lead Geriatrics, University Health Network

Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Sinai Health System and University Health Network

CAUTION : This ad is posted only on the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Applications via the 'Apply Now' button on this page will NOT be considered.

For more information about the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, visit https://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca. The department’s academic position descriptions are available at https://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/academic-position-descriptions#AcademicPositionDescriptions.

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

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto values diversity and aims to foster a culture of inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and individuals of diverse sexual and gender identities. We seek applicants committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as these perspectives and experiences are vital to our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The university strives to be an inclusive community, increasing diversity among its members. We adhere to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ensuring accessible recruitment, assessment, and accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].

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