Faculty Position, Division of Infectious Diseases

Division of Infectious Diseases

Effective December  1, 2019, a full-time permanent faculty position in the Division of Infectious Diseases is available at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, which is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children; affiliated with the University of Toronto.

The successful candidate for this full-time permanent position should be fully trained and demonstrate excellence in Paediatric Infectious Diseases with subspecialty certification.  The candidate is expected to establish a strong independent research program.  Active participation in teaching will be required.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto.  Rank and salary ($210,000 – 250,000) per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance and a relocation package.

All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS or the equivalent thereto and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications.  Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three references no later than December 1, 2019 to:  Dr. Upton Allen, Head, Division of Infectious Diseases, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada; email:  [email protected]

Visit our web site for additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics:  www.paeds.utoronto.ca

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.