Associate / Full Professor | R. Fraser Elliott Chair in Cardiac Anesthesia / UHN

Job title:

Associate / Full Professor | R. Fraser Elliott Chair in Cardiac Anesthesia / UHN

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 06/30/2025
Closing Date: 10/01/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 43912
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network (UHN) & Sinai Health System (SHS)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:The University Health Network, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management and the University of Toronto, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine are seeking a candidate for the R. Fraser Elliott Chair in Cardiac Anesthesia at the University Health Network. The endowed Chair was created through a generous gift of $2,000,000 to the Toronto General and Toronto Western Foundation in 2001. Income earned from the Chair’s endowment fund will be available for the support of research and related scholarly activities.The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The Chair’s position is for a 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal for a second 5-year term, following a structured review process. The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2026, or one which is mutually agreed upon.The successful candidate must have a clear, achievable vision for advancement of research in the field of perioperative cardiac anesthesia care. They will be an established clinician-scientist leading a high-impact research program supported by national and international peer-reviewed funding. The candidate will be expected to advance research and education in all aspects of cardiac anesthesia and serve as a mentor to new investigators. The successful candidate will receive protected time for research and scholarly activities.The successful candidate must be able to function proficiently in English and will provide clinical anesthesia care throughout the surgical programs at the Toronto General Hospital site, with a specialized focus in cardiac anesthesia. Clinical supervision and teaching of students, residents, and fellows are expected. On-call services will be provided in rotation. Participation in formal in-house and University teaching programs, as well as administrative duties will be expected.The successful candidate must have a medical degree, postgraduate fellowship training, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Anesthesia (or equivalent) and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). They must have proven clinical skills at a high level and a commitment to teaching students, residents, and fellows. Compensation will be through the SHS-UHN Anesthesia Association (a shared practice plan) and will be based in part on fee-for-service billings and commensurate with qualifications and experience and within the usual range for an anesthesiologist in the Province of Ontario ($400,000-600,000 per annum).Applicants should submit curriculum vitae and three contact references by October 1, 2025 to:Dr. Keyvan KarkoutiHead, Department of Anesthesia and Pain ManagementUniversity Health Network, Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth Street, EN3-463, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
Tel: 416-340-3227; Fax: 416-340-3698
Email:This position will remain open until filled.The Toronto General Hospital (406 beds) is part of the University Health Network and is a tertiary care centre. Toronto General is a world-renowned cardiovascular and transplant centre and is a referral centre for complex oncology surgery.For more information about the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of Toronto, please visit our website atFor more information about the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management at the University Health Network, please visit our website atCAUTION: 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.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, 05 Jul 2025 22:49:25 GMT

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