Lecturer in Neurology

Institution: University of Toronto
Hospital Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Type: Full-time, Clinician Teacher
Start Date: July 1, 2026, or mutually agreed date
Closing Date: May 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 46871
Salary: $295,000 – $400,000 CAD/year (fee-for-service, commensurate with qualifications and academic rank)

Position Overview

The Division of Neurology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, in conjunction with the Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, invites applications for a full-time Academic Neurologist with expertise in stroke.

This Clinician Teacher appointment is eligible for rank at Lecturer or Assistant Professor, with Assistant Professor candidates expected to demonstrate advanced training and scholarship. The successful candidate will contribute to both clinical excellence and academic activities, emphasizing education in stroke disorders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical stroke care, including:

  • On-call stroke services (minimum three overnight calls/month)

  • Thrombolysis (tPA) administration and neurological assessment for endovascular therapies

  • Stroke ward management and outpatient stroke care

  • Support of neurocritical care related to neurovascular disease

• Participate in general neurology call, inpatient consultation, and neurocritical care rotation

• Develop and deliver educational curricula in stroke, leveraging advanced medical education training

• Contribute to scholarly activity, including research, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives

• Maintain a balanced workload: ~75% clinical care, ~25% scholarly and administrative activities

Qualifications

• MD degree

• Eligible for or certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Neurology

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

• Advanced training in stroke (stroke fellowship preferred at a high-volume referral centre)

• Demonstrated expertise in acute stroke care, including tPA administration, endovascular surgical assessment, and post-operative optimization

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic and clinical work

• Strong interest in education and the ability to develop new curricula for trainees

Remuneration & Benefits

• Fee-for-service model: $295,000 – $400,000 CAD/year, commensurate with rank and experience

• Eligible for membership in the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association, administering clinical billings and benefits

• Participation in group medical, dental, and life insurance plans

• Academic and research opportunities at a world-leading neurology and stroke program

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Letter of interest, including a statement on commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Names and contact information for three referees

Submit applications to:
Dr. Brian Murray
Head, Division of Neurology
Department of Medicine
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Room A402, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5
Email: brian.murray@sunnybrook.ca

Note: Applications submitted via external portals will not be considered.

Diversity & Accessibility

• The University of Toronto is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities are strongly encouraged.

• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations may contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

About Sunnybrook & University of Toronto

• Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre: world leader in stroke, brain sciences, trauma, critical care, and maternal-fetal care

• University of Toronto: one of Canada’s top 100 employers, emphasizing academic excellence, equity, and inclusion

• Collaborative environment with strong opportunities for clinical, educational, and research development

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