Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Medicine

University of Toronto

Date Posted: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 09/08/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48253
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)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

Are you an Emergency Physician seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a dynamic and progressive healthcare environment? Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking passionate individuals to join our team. We are always on the lookout for ambitious physicians who aim to leave their mark on the emergency medicine landscape, and we are fully dedicated to supporting you every step of the way to reach your goals.

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

Academic Environment

Sunnybrook is a collaborative and collegial group of approximately 45 physicians committed to academic success and clinical excellence. The department prioritizes group wellness and flexible scheduling, reflecting diverse practice patterns and interests such as:

  • 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, supported by strong specialist and allied health services.

Sunnybrook is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and serves as a core training site for Emergency Medicine residency and fellowship programs. Staff are established leaders in medical education. The site is a lead contributor to residency Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training, and its simulation program supports high-fidelity, interprofessional education and continuing professional development.

Position Overview

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and the Department of Emergency Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre are recruiting qualified academic emergency physicians for up to 8 full-time positions at the rank of:

  • Assistant Professor

  • Associate Professor

  • Full Professor

Successful candidates will hold a Full-Time Clinical Academic appointment at the University of Toronto. The expected start date is July 1, 2027, or a mutually agreed date.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide exemplary, efficient, and patient-centred clinical care in a dynamic emergency medicine setting

  • Supervise and support trainees, including bedside teaching and mentorship

  • Provide real-time consultation to paramedic teams through the patch program

  • Contribute to the academic mission through:

    • Education

    • Quality improvement

    • Research

    • Administrative leadership

Profile

  • MD or equivalent degree

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

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

  • Strong clinical expertise in emergency medicine

  • Commitment to teaching excellence

  • Proficiency in English

  • Priority consideration may be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents

Compensation

  • Estimated annual compensation: $300,000 – $400,000

  • Remuneration via Alternate Funding Arrangement (AFA) and Alternate Funding Plan (AFP)

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted until September 8, 2026 (end of day).

Interested candidates must submit:

  • Cover letter

  • Curriculum vitae

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

Applications must be sent by email to:

Referees will be contacted directly.

Important Note

This advertisement is posted only on the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted through “Apply Now” will not be considered.

Diversity & Accessibility

The University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre are committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and individuals of diverse gender and sexual identities are strongly encouraged.

Accommodation is available during the recruitment process upon request via uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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