Assistant or Associate Professor - Clinician Teacher, Rheumatologist
About the role
Description:
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto is inviting applications for the position of Academic Rheumatologist, to join the division based at University Health Network/ Sinai Health System, with primary appointment at University Health Network (UHN). This full-time position will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto with a position description as a Clinician Teacher at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on qualifications and past experience. The Clinician Teacher position reflects a time distribution of approximately 70% clinical work and 30% of time related to teaching, scholarly and/or administrative duties. Expected start date is November 1, 2025, or another mutually agreeable date thereafter.
The successful candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent, have successfully completed subspecialty training in a recognized rheumatology postgraduate training program resulting in accepted certification as a rheumatologist. They must have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Academic rank, salary and contractual arrangements will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Anticipated compensation is approximately $250,000 - $300,000 per year (estimate based on fee-for-service billings for a Clinician Teacher).
The candidate must have advanced formal training in teaching / education and/or a track record of sustained excellence in teaching in the undergraduate, postgraduate and/or continuing professional development milieu, as demonstrated in a teaching dossier.
The successful candidate should have clinical expertise in complex rheumatic conditions, with experience caring for patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. While the expectation is for clinical excellence in general rheumatology management, demonstrated expertise and leadership in field of Sjogren’s Syndrome will be a strong asset.
The clinical work will be predominantly in the outpatient setting but the successful candidate will be required to participate as an attending physician for the rheumatology consultation service at University Health Network/Mount Sinai Hospital and participate in the after-hours/weekend on- call schedule for the division, covering UHN and Mount Sinai Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in clinical and formal teaching and to participate in scholarly pursuits and administrative service within their scope of practice and expertise.
Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2025. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier and names and addresses of three (3) referees should be sent to:
Dr. Nigil Haroon
Division Head, Rheumatology, University Health Network/Sinai Health System
C/O Shirlene Eliathamby
Sinai Health System and University Health Network
399 Bathurst Street, 1EW-425
Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8
Email: Shirlene.Eliathamby@uhn.ca
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.
Rheumatology at the University of Toronto encompasses a large, multi-centred group of clinicians, teachers, educators, and researchers. We provide unparalleled care for patients with complex, chronic rheumatologic disease and advancing care by studying pathogenesis, biomarkers, therapeutics, and clinical outcomes. We are excited to be training the next generation of rheumatology clinicians, teachers and scientists. The Division of Rheumatology is embedded within the academically focused Department of Medicine and supported by the benefits of the highly regarded University of Toronto.
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.
Assistant or Associate Professor - Clinician Teacher, Rheumatologist
About the role
Description:
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto is inviting applications for the position of Academic Rheumatologist, to join the division based at University Health Network/ Sinai Health System, with primary appointment at University Health Network (UHN). This full-time position will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto with a position description as a Clinician Teacher at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on qualifications and past experience. The Clinician Teacher position reflects a time distribution of approximately 70% clinical work and 30% of time related to teaching, scholarly and/or administrative duties. Expected start date is November 1, 2025, or another mutually agreeable date thereafter.
The successful candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent, have successfully completed subspecialty training in a recognized rheumatology postgraduate training program resulting in accepted certification as a rheumatologist. They must have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Academic rank, salary and contractual arrangements will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Anticipated compensation is approximately $250,000 - $300,000 per year (estimate based on fee-for-service billings for a Clinician Teacher).
The candidate must have advanced formal training in teaching / education and/or a track record of sustained excellence in teaching in the undergraduate, postgraduate and/or continuing professional development milieu, as demonstrated in a teaching dossier.
The successful candidate should have clinical expertise in complex rheumatic conditions, with experience caring for patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. While the expectation is for clinical excellence in general rheumatology management, demonstrated expertise and leadership in field of Sjogren’s Syndrome will be a strong asset.
The clinical work will be predominantly in the outpatient setting but the successful candidate will be required to participate as an attending physician for the rheumatology consultation service at University Health Network/Mount Sinai Hospital and participate in the after-hours/weekend on- call schedule for the division, covering UHN and Mount Sinai Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in clinical and formal teaching and to participate in scholarly pursuits and administrative service within their scope of practice and expertise.
Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2025. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier and names and addresses of three (3) referees should be sent to:
Dr. Nigil Haroon
Division Head, Rheumatology, University Health Network/Sinai Health System
C/O Shirlene Eliathamby
Sinai Health System and University Health Network
399 Bathurst Street, 1EW-425
Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8
Email: Shirlene.Eliathamby@uhn.ca
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.
Rheumatology at the University of Toronto encompasses a large, multi-centred group of clinicians, teachers, educators, and researchers. We provide unparalleled care for patients with complex, chronic rheumatologic disease and advancing care by studying pathogenesis, biomarkers, therapeutics, and clinical outcomes. We are excited to be training the next generation of rheumatology clinicians, teachers and scientists. The Division of Rheumatology is embedded within the academically focused Department of Medicine and supported by the benefits of the highly regarded University of Toronto.
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Job Segment: Clinic, Academic, Physician, Teacher, Healthcare, Education
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.