Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Medicine

Date Posted:
December 8, 2025

Closing Date:
March 6, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Req ID:
46341

Job Category:
Faculty – Clinical

Faculty / Division:
Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department:
Department of Medicine

Hospital Affiliation:
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking passionate Emergency Medicine physicians to join a dynamic and progressive healthcare environment. We are committed to supporting ambitious physicians who wish to make a meaningful impact on the emergency medicine landscape.

Sunnybrook is a tertiary care hospital in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, with approximately 1.2 million patient visits annually, including 64,000 Emergency Department visits. It serves as a regional referral centre for burns, stroke, cancer, interventional cardiology, neurosurgery, vascular and spinal surgery, and high-risk maternal and neonatal care. Sunnybrook is the base hospital for Toronto EMS, Canada’s largest trauma centre, and the first hospital in Canada accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Level 1 Trauma Centre.

Clinical and Academic Environment

The Emergency Department includes a collegial group of approximately 45 physicians committed to academic success and clinical excellence. Group wellness and flexible scheduling are prioritized to support diverse practice patterns and interests, including:

• Pre-hospital care

• Quality improvement and patient safety

• Health services research

• Virtual care

• Technological innovation

• Ultrasound

• Medical education

Clinically, the department operates in a well-resourced environment with a diverse and complex patient population, strong specialist consultant support, allied health collaboration, and comprehensive follow-up options.

Academic Affiliation and Teaching

Sunnybrook is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and serves as a core training site for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program, as well as multiple postgraduate and fellowship programs. Faculty members are established leaders in medical education.

The department is a lead site for POCUS training, and its simulation program provides teaching and continuing professional development in a high-fidelity, interprofessional, team-based environment.

Appointment Details

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and the Department of Emergency Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre invite applications for up to six full-time academic positions, including:

• Clinician Teachers

• Clinician Educators

• Clinicians in Quality & Innovation

• Clinician Investigators

Successful candidates must be eligible for a Full-Time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. The effective start date will be mutually agreed upon.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary, efficient, and patient-centred emergency care

• Supervise and support bedside teaching of trainees

• Provide medical consultation to in-field paramedic teams through the patch program

• Contribute to the academic mission through education, quality improvement, research, and/or administration

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent

• Certification in Emergency Medicine (FRCPC, CCFP-EM, or DABEM)

• English proficiency

• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

• Strong clinical and teaching skills

Compensation

Estimated annual compensation of $300,000–$400,000, based on full-time clinical work and academic contributions, funded through the Alternate Funding Arrangement (AFA) and Alternate Funding Plan (AFP).

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following by end of day March 6, 2026:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Names and email addresses of three referees (including the most recent ED Chief or Program Director)

Submit applications to:

• Dr. Justin Hall, Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine
  (justin.hall@sunnybrook.ca)

• Ms. Paola Tiveron
  (paola.tiveron@sunnybrook.ca)

All three referees will be contacted.

For further inquiries or to arrange a meeting, candidates may email to schedule a virtual discussion.

Important Notice

CAUTION: This position is posted only to the University of Toronto–affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button on the U of T careers page will not be considered.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Equity, Diversity & Accessibility

The University of Toronto is committed to diversity and building a culture of belonging. Applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and individuals of diverse sexual and gender identities.

The University complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provides accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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