Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Academic Stroke Specialist

Job title:

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Academic Stroke Specialist

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 03/03/2025
Closing Date: 04/07/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 41869
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 stroke specialist. The successful candidate must be eligible for a Full-time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. The candidate will have an academic position description of Clinician Teacher (CT), Clinician Educator (CE), Clinician in Quality and Innovation (CQI), Clinician Investigator (CI) or Clinician Scientist (CS). The expected start date of the position is July 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter.The successful candidate will hold an MD degree and have, or be eligible for, certification in Neurology 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 will be several years out from fellowship training and hold a strong record of successful academic achievement and leadership. Academic interests will be demonstrated by specialization in education, quality improvement, or research, and accomplishments in quality, research, or educational scholarship. Academic excellence may be demonstrated by teaching and/or research nominations and awards, secured research grants, publications in leading journals, presentations at significant conferences, and creative professional activity with evident impact and renown.The successful candidate will take on the leadership role for the St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health Toronto (SMH-UHT) Stroke Program. The Stroke Program at SMH-UHT has grown rapidly in the past 5 years, and is expected to build further on its recent successes. This position will lead a team of dedicated stroke clinicians, investigators, scientists and allied health disciplines recognized for their success in teaching, clinical trials, and scientific publication. The Medical Director will be strategically engaged in regional, national and international outreach and leadership to expand the reach and impact of the Stroke Program.This role will be remunerated commensurate with hospital physician leadership roles. As part of the planned expansion of the Stroke Program the successful applicant will receive strong collaborative support from SMH-UHT administration and the SMH Foundation in order to advance the clinical, research and quality improvement activities in the division, and build its national and international stature. The stroke program at UHT works in close collaboration with an experienced Interventional Neuroradiology group offering further avenues for research and publication.The successful candidate will participate in the educational programs at SMH-UHT and the University of Toronto and collaborate or lead 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 descriptions of CT, CE, CI, CS and CQI, please see Table 2 at .The successful candidate will report to the Head, Division of Neurology at St. Michael’s Hospital. The Division of Neurology, composed of 24 full time academic neurologists, has an international reputation in clinical research, education and quality improvement.Estimated remuneration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted until April 7, 2025. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a one-page statement of interest, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees 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 WingCAUTION: 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.St. Michael’s Hospital 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 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.For more information about St. Michael’s hospital, please visitFor information about the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, please visit our website at . The Department of Medicine’s academic position descriptions can be viewed on this webpage:All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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 .

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Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:56:09 GMT

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