Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Pathology

University of Toronto

Date Posted: 01/06/2026
Closing Date: 02/10/2026, 11:59 PM EDT, Open Until Filled
Req ID: 46502
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology
Hospital Affiliation: Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Description

Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology are seeking qualified and highly motivated individuals for a permanent Anatomical Pathology position.

The successful applicant must be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. The anticipated start date is April 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date.

Unity Health Toronto includes St. Michael’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, and Providence Healthcare, with a focus on inner-city health and world-class care in interventional endoscopy, surgery, and oncology.

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide excellence in surgical pathology diagnostic clinical practice, based at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Toronto.

  • Participate in frozen section diagnosis, after-hours call, and autopsy service.

  • Contribute to the Department’s academic mission, including research collaboration and teaching in undergraduate and residency programs.

  • Engage in areas aligned with the Department’s strategic plan: diagnostic innovation, test utilization, and clinical engagement (interest in these areas is an asset).

Qualifications

Applicants must:

  • Be eligible for medical licensure in Ontario.

  • Hold postgraduate qualifications in Anatomic, Clinical, or General Pathology.

  • Be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Fellowship training or demonstrated subspecialty expertise in Genitourinary or Head and Neck Pathology.

  • Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Compensation

  • Compensation is aligned with the uniform level of compensation in Ontario, ensuring parity with other Laboratory Physicians.

  • Current total compensation: $404,300.

Application Instructions

  • Evaluation of applications begins February 10, 2026 and continues until the position is filled.

  • Applications must include:

    • Curriculum vitae

    • Names and contact information of three references

Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Catherine Streutker
Chief and Medical Director
Department of Laboratory Medicine, Unity Health Toronto
St. Michael’s Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8
Email: cathy.streutker@unityhealth.to

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Department Overview

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) has over 400 faculty, including:

  • Basic scientists

  • Pathologists

  • Laboratory physicians and scientists

The Department combines research with clinical practice, translating findings into improved patient care locally, nationally, and internationally. For more information: www.lmp.utoronto.ca

Diversity and Accessibility Statements

Diversity Statement:
The University of Toronto is committed to building a culture of belonging. Applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities are strongly encouraged. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are valued.

Accessibility Statement:
The University is committed to accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. Contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

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