Academic Endocrinologist

Academic Endocrinologist

The Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, in conjunction with the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, is seeking a full-time Academic Endocrinologist fulfilling the academic position description of Clinician in Quality & Innovation (CQI) or Clinician Teacher (CT). The candidate must be eligible for an appointment at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. Expected start date is January 1, 2022 or another mutually agreeable date.

We are seeking a physician who will deliver and foster excellence in clinical care in all areas of endocrinology. The candidate will also provide exceptional teaching in the undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs of the University of Toronto. The successful candidate will devote 60 to 75% of their time to clinical care, and will participate in inpatient management with up to 12 weeks on-call per year.

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree; have or be eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Endocrinology; and have or be eligible for licensure to practice medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The successful candidate will have a proven academic record of excellence in any of education, quality improvement or clinical research. Advanced training and a demonstrated achievement in teaching and education is the minimum requirement for the CT job description. Teaching accomplishments include the presence of a strong track record of excellence in student and resident education, awards, leadership as a clinical educator, and other relevant experience. Advanced training in quality or innovation with evidence of scholarship is the minimum requirement for the CQI job description. Excellence in research, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, presentations at major conferences and awards, will also be considered.

Candidates on an academic track can be appointed as a Lecturer and will progress to the rank of Assistant Professor. 

Estimated remuneration will be in the range of $150,000 to 300,000 per year (fee for service estimate). The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association through which clinical billings and benefits will be administered. The successful candidate will be able to participate in the department’s group medical, dental and life insurance benefit plans.

Applications will be accepted until June 9, 2021. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward your curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of interest, and the names and contact information of three referees to:

Dr. Baiju Shah

Head, Division of Endocrinology

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Room G106, 2075 Bayview Avenue,

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4N 3M5

Or by e-mail to: [email protected]

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an academic health sciences centre located in Toronto, Ontario. It is a world leader in trauma care, emergency and critical care, brain sciences, heart and stroke disorders, high-risk maternal and fetal care and musculoskeletal care. Both SHSC and the University of Toronto are among the top 100 employers in Canada.

The Department of Medicine is committed to excellence in clinical care, education and research. Department members have excellent opportunities for educational and research endeavors with protected time for scholarly activities to ensure rewarding, fulfilling career development.

For more information about the Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook, please visit our website at http://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=dept-med-home.

For more information about the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, please visit our website at http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca. The Department of Medicine’s academic position descriptions can be viewed on this webpage: http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/academic-position-descriptions#AcademicPositionDescriptions.

The University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre are strongly committed to diversity within their communities and especially welcome applications from racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.