Assistant Professor – Academic General Internist, Clinician Scientist

Job title:

Assistant Professor – Academic General Internist, Clinician Scientist

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 01/30/2025
Closing Date: 03/07/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 41487
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, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Division of General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, University Health Network (UHN)/Sinai Health System (SHS), are inviting applications for the position of an Academic General Internist. This full-time appointment will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto with a position description as a Clinician Scientist at the rank of Assistant Professor. It is expected that the position will be approximately 25% clinical and 75% related to research for a Clinician Scientist. Expected start date is July 1, 2025, or another mutually agreeable date thereafter.We are seeking a physician who will foster excellence in academic general internal medicine. UHN has established a strategic direction that includes harnessing technology to revolutionize care, specifically to “integrate AI and digital tools to enhance the precision, speed and personalization of treatment, from diagnosis to recovery”. With this in mind, our division is looking to recruit a Clinician Scientist at UHN with a specific interest in AI and Medicine, and who will perform research with the goal of advancing this strategy. Research excellence will be assessed by the presence of research grants, publications in leading journals, invited presentations at conferences, awards, and other related accomplishments.The successful candidate will join the Division of General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in general internal medicine clinical activities in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. They will also be expected to participate in the educational and relevant administrative activities of the Division.The successful candidate must hold an MD degree and a PhD degree and must have or be eligible for certification in Internal Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; and have or be eligible for medical licensure in Ontario. The successful applicant must demonstrate specialization and accomplishments in research.Academic rank, salary and contractual arrangements will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidates. Compensation will be within the usual income range for an academic hospitalist in the Province of Ontario (estimated range is $300,000-$350,000 per year), achieved through a combination of fee for service and stipends for weekly work and call shifts.Applications will be accepted until March 7, 2025, or until the positions are filled. Interested individuals should submit their letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references, ideally via email, to:Jessica Liu, MD MSc FRCPC
Division Director – General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
University Health Network and Sinai Health System
c/o Samantha Johnson
Toronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth St. 14EN Room 222, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4
Tel 416 340-4800 x 3932CAUTION: 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.For more information about the Departments of Medicine and Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto, please visit our website at The Department of Medicine’s academic position descriptions can be viewed , under the position Clinician Scientist.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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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 07:30:23 GMT

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