Assistant, Associate or Full Professor- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Job summary

The successful candidate will perform complex craniofacial and trauma reconstruction surgeries while participating in the clinical and academic mission of the University of Toronto. They will also be responsible for the education of medical students, residents, and plastic surgery fellows.

Job details

Date Posted: 09/18/2026Closing Date: 10/23/2026, 11:59PM ETReq ID: 50154Job Category: Faculty - ClinicalFaculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of MedicineDepartment: Dept of SurgeryHospital Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Science CentreCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes Description:The Department Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto are inviting applications for the position of an academic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specializing in craniofacial and soft tissue reconstruction/trauma plastic surgery. The effective date of this appointment is July 1, 2027, but can be flexible depending on the candidate. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial team of plastic and reconstructive surgeons with a major focus on craniofacial surgery and trauma reconstruction. The successful candidate will also participate in medical student, resident, and plastic surgery fellow education at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate will have an academic role of Surgeon Teacher or Investigator. The successful candidate must have completed specialized fellowship training in craniofacial surgery. Solid expertise in the reconstruction of complex soft tissue defects is also required for this position. Expertise in the management of skin cancers is also an asset. The successful candidate will share in a 1:7 plastic surgery on call pool. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required. The candidate’s application should demonstrate excellence in academic activities (research, quality improvement, education). The successful candidate should have a strong research track record, preferably resulting in a M.Sc. or PhD degree. The candidate must be eligible for appointment at the University of Toronto at the academic rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and will participate in the educational programs and academic mission of the University of Toronto Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery as a full-time member. The candidate must hold an MD and FRCSC (or equivalent specialist designation) qualification in plastic surgery and be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or hold international equivalent), and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is one of Canada’s largest hospitals and a leader in clinical and research activities. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is a fully affiliated academic health sciences facility of the University of Toronto and home to one of the University’s three academies for undergraduate education. Sunnybrook has an international reputation for clinical excellence in research and is an acknowledged academic leader. The Sunnybrook Research Institute hosts well established programs in basic, applied and clinical research occupying over 250,000 square feet of state-of-the-art infrastructure with annual peer reviewed grants of $100 million dollars. The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Sunnybrook provides all aspects of plastic surgery reconstruction, including hand surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, microsurgical reconstruction, craniofacial surgery, skin cancer care, and wound reconstruction. The Division performs at least 1000 emergent and elective cases per annum with over >6000 clinical visits per year. Many of the patients come through the Tory Regional Trauma Centre ensuring a complex case mix of trauma reconstruction. Annual salary will be between the range of $300,000 - $350,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This estimate is based on fee for service billings. Please submit a letter of interest including an academic plan for the first 3-5 years of practice along with a brief EDI statement, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees and their contact information by October 23, 2026 to: Dr. Laura Snell Division Head, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Laura.Snell@sunnybrook.ca For more information about the Temerty Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgery and the Department of Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, please visit http://surgery.utoronto.ca and https://sunnynet.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.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will perform complex craniofacial and trauma reconstruction surgeries while participating in the clinical and academic mission of the University of Toronto. They will also be responsible for the education of medical students, residents, and plastic surgery fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD and FRCSC (or equivalent) and have completed specialized fellowship training in craniofacial surgery. A strong research track record, preferably with an M.Sc. or PhD, and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario are required.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Plastic surgery
• Reconstructive surgery
• Craniofacial surgery
• Trauma reconstruction
• Soft tissue reconstruction
• Microsurgical reconstruction
• Hand surgery
• Peripheral nerve surgery
• Skin cancer management
• Clinical research
• Medical education
• Quality improvement
• Surgical teaching
• Management
• Research
• Quality Improvement
• Surgery
• Trauma Care
• Teaching
• Clinical Research
• Health Sciences
• Cancer
• Cancer Care
• Plastic Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery
• Craniofacial Surgery
• Craniofacial
• Hand Surgery

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Education
• Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
• College Professor (Other)
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
• Postsecondary Teachers

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