Date Posted: 07/07/2022
Closing Date: 09/01/2022, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 25760
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and University Health Network (UHN) is seeking an Academic Transplant Respirologist. The successful candidate would have an academic position description of Clinician–Teacher with an interest and demonstrated excellence in teaching and patient care activities. Graduate or advanced training in teaching appropriate to the applicant’s proposed academic focus is preferred. Advanced training and/or substantial clinical experience in lung transplantation is required for this position. Applicants must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. Effective start date is November 1, 2022 or thereafter.
The successful candidate will join our existing group of 9 transplant respirologists supported by a large and growing multidisciplinary team including 8 thoracic surgeons, medical and surgical fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse coordinators, allied health professionals, and administrative staff. Clinical responsibilities will include pre- and post-transplant clinics, bronchoscopies, and attending on our busy inpatient and consultation services. The Toronto Lung Transplant program at the Ajmera Transplant Centre, UHN, is the site of many world firsts in lung transplantation and continues to lead the world in volume of transplants, quality of care, health professional education, and clinical and research innovation.
The successful candidate must hold a MD degree, be certified (or eligible for certification) in Respirology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and hold, or be eligible for licensure in Ontario.
Estimated remuneration will be in the range of $300,000 – $380,000 (fee-for-service estimate) and commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience.
Applications will be accepted until September 1, 2022, or until the position is filled. 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. Lianne Singer
Division Head, Respirology
University Health Network and Sinai Health System
585 University Avenue 9 MaRS 9098
Toronto, ON M5G 2N2
Fax: 416.340.4996
Email: lianne.singer@uhn.ca
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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