Assistant/Associate Professor of Cardiology

Department: Dept. of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Hospital Affiliation: Women’s College Hospital
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Date Posted: 03/23/2026
Closing Date: 05/31/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 47384

Position Overview

The Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and the Division of Cardiology at Women’s College Hospital (WCH) are seeking to recruit a Clinician Teacher, Clinician Investigator, or Clinician Quality and Innovation with training in general cardiology, a focus on heart failure, and advanced fellowship training in cardiac echocardiography.

The successful candidate must either already hold or be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. If appointed as a Clinician Investigator, the candidate will also be eligible for an appointment as Investigator Scientist at the Women’s College Research and Innovation Institute at WCH.

Effective start date: July 1, 2026, or a mutually agreeable date.

Qualifications

• MD and FRCPC qualifications (or equivalent specialist designation) with certification in Cardiology.
• Advanced fellowship training in cardiac echocardiography, including ACC/AHA/ASE Level III certification.
• Eligible for licensure in Ontario.
• If Clinician Teacher: completion of MSc in Education, Master Teacher Program, or equivalent.
• If Clinician Investigator or Clinician Quality and Innovation: advanced graduate training (MPH, MSc, PhD, or equivalent).
• Strong academic interest in clinical care, research, and education in cardiology.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding ambulatory and inpatient clinical care for general cardiology patients.
• Attend in the WCH ambulatory general cardiology clinic, heart failure clinic, and echocardiography lab.
• Potentially participate in 4–6 weeks annually on the cardiology inpatient service at a University of Toronto-affiliated hospital.
• Contribute to WCH strategic priorities:
  1. Lead the New Era of Sex and Gender in Health
  2. Move the Needle on Health Equity
  3. Reimagine the Health System with and for patients

Academic Responsibilities

• Conduct research and scholarly activities in alignment with the University of Toronto and WCH missions.
• Depending on the clinical academic track, a designated portion of time will be dedicated to academic work, including teaching, mentoring, and research.

Salary and Contract

• Remuneration is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Based on criteria including skills, education, training, and experience.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Submit application to:

Dr. Paula Harvey, Head, Department of Medicine (WCH)
c/o Kathleen Hollamby
Women’s College Hospital
76 Grenville Street, Room 3465
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1B2
Email: Kathleen.hollamby@wchospital.ca

Required Materials:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• One-page statement of interest outlining clinical and academic focus
• Names and contact information of three referees

Note: Applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button on the U of T hospital job board will not be considered.

Additional Information:

• Department of Medicine: http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca
• Academic position descriptions: http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/academic-position-descriptions#AcademicPositionDescriptions

Diversity and Accessibility Statements

Diversity: The University of Toronto encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

Accessibility: Committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the University ensures recruitment, assessment, and selection processes are accessible.

Accommodations contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca