Assistant/Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery
University of Toronto
Canada
Date Posted: 12/03/2025
Closing Date: 01/15/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 46312
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Surgery
Hospital Affiliation: Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Overview
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Full-time faculty position in Division of Cardiac Surgery at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto.
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Tentative start: Late 2026 or Early 2027.
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Join a division of four cardiac surgeons focused on:
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Surgical revascularization
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Mitral valve repair
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Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
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Structural heart disease
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Cardiac surgery trials
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Teaching excellence
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Participate in academic mandate through scholarship, education, and professional activities.
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Contribute to diversity and inclusion in clinical and academic settings.
Candidate Requirements
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Certification in cardiac surgery (Royal College of Surgeons of Canada or equivalent)
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Eligible for licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
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Subspecialty training in aortic surgery and structural heart disease
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MD, with eligibility or completion of Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant field
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Excellence in clinical care, academic achievements, and teaching/mentorship
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Advanced clinical training (fellowship) is an asset
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Strong record of professionalism and collaboration
Appointment: Assistant or Associate Professor – roles may be Surgeon-Scientist, Surgeon-Investigator, or Surgeon-Teacher.
Work Environment
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Fully academic cardiac surgery unit at St. Michael’s Hospital
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State-of-the-art operating theatres and dedicated cardiac/vascular ICU
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Level 1 Trauma Centre serving GTA and Southern Ontario
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Hospital part of Unity Health Toronto, network committed to care for the disadvantaged
Compensation
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Estimated: $500,000 – $650,000, based on fee-for-service activity
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Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Instructions
Submit directly via email (applications via “Apply Now” button will not be considered):
Contacts:
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Dr. Najma Ahmed, Surgeon-In-Chief: Najma.ahmed@unityhealth.to
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Dr. Bobby Yanagawa, Division Head: Bobby.yanagawa@unityhealth.to
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CC: Maricelle.bronilla@unityhealth.to, Executive Assistant
Required Documents:
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Letter of intent
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Curriculum vitae (CV)
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Names and contact info of three referees
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Department Website: Dept of Surgery, U of T
Diversity & Accessibility
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Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
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Encouragement for applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and diverse sexual/gender identities
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Accessibility support available; contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca
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