Associate/Full Professor of Education

Date Posted: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 09/11/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 49596
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Medicine
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

The Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto is seeking applicants for the position of Advisor, Postgraduate Education and Program Development. Applicants must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Successful completion of the Continuing Faculty Appointment Review (CFAR) is required. Preference will be given to applicants at the rank of Associate Professor or above, but consideration will be given to those at the Assistant Professor level.

The Advisor appointment is for a three-year term, with the possibility of one renewal following a successful review. The anticipated start date is October 15, 2026, or another mutually agreed upon date.

The Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto oversees one of Canada's largest postgraduate medical education portfolios, comprising both PGY1 and PGY4-entry Royal College residency programs across multiple teaching hospitals and affiliated academic divisions. The Department is committed to excellence in postgraduate education through innovation, collaboration, continuous quality improvement and the development of outstanding educational leaders.

The Advisor, Postgraduate Education and Program Development is a Department-wide educational leadership position that is highly valued and plays an important role in supporting the success of the Department's postgraduate residency programs.

Working closely with the Vice Chair, Education, Residency Program Directors, Department leadership and the postgraduate administrative team, the Advisor provides leadership in:

• Program Director development.
• Accreditation readiness.
• Curriculum and assessment practices.
• Continuous quality improvement.
• Implementation of shared postgraduate education priorities across the Department.

The Advisor reports directly to the Vice Chair, Education. This role is described in greater detail in the accompanying Job Description.

The ideal candidate is a respected clinician educator with demonstrated leadership in postgraduate medical education and experience as a Residency Program Director or other significant educational leadership role. They will possess:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to build collaborative relationships across programs and institutions.
• A strong understanding of Royal College accreditation standards.
• Expertise in competency-based medical education.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Knowledge of assessment practices and program quality improvement.

Experience supporting educational innovation, mentoring educational leaders and advancing Department-wide initiatives would be considered strong assets.

Applicants must hold:

• An MD degree.
• Certification by, or eligibility for certification with, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Eligibility for licensure in Ontario.

The Advisor will receive an annual stipend from the Department of Medicine in the amount of $25,000 plus HST (if applicable). The position represents a 0.1 FTE leadership commitment and will be supported by the Department of Medicine Postgraduate administrative team.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until September 11, 2026.

Interested applicants should submit:

• Letter of interest.
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of three referees.

The letter of interest should outline:

• Educational leadership experience.
• Strengths as they relate to this position.
• Vision for supporting Program Directors and advancing postgraduate education across the Department.

Applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Lynfa Stroud
Vice Chair, Education
c/o sawan.tate@utoronto.ca

Important: This advertisement is posted only to the University of Toronto affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted through the "Apply Now" button on the University of Toronto website will not be considered.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases its capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of its global community. Applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. The University values applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening its academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Its values regarding equity and diversity are linked with its commitment to excellence in the pursuit of its academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and strives to make recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

For accommodation requests, please contact:

Email: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca