Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Academic Stroke Specialist

Division of Neurology, St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health Toronto 
Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Description:
The Department of Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, in conjunction with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine,  University of Toronto, is seeking a qualified full-time academic stroke specialist. The successful candidate  must be eligible for a Full-time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full  Professor at the University of Toronto. The candidate will have an academic position description of Clinician  Teacher (CT), Clinician Educator (CE), Clinician in Quality and Innovation (CQI), Clinician Investigator (CI) or  Clinician Scientist (CS). The expected start date of the position is July 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter. 

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold an MD degree and have, or be eligible for, certification in Neurology by  the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and  Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). The successful candidate will be several years out from fellowship training and  hold a strong record of successful academic achievement and leadership. Academic interests will be  demonstrated by specialization in education, quality improvement, or research, and accomplishments in  quality, research, or educational scholarship. Academic excellence may be demonstrated by teaching and/or  research nominations and awards, secured research grants, publications in leading journals, presentations  at significant conferences, and creative professional activity with evident impact and renown. 

The successful candidate will take on the leadership role for the St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health  Toronto (SMH-UHT) Stroke Program. The Stroke Program at SMH-UHT has grown rapidly in the past 5 years,  and is expected to build further on its recent successes. This position will lead a team of dedicated stroke  clinicians, investigators, scientists and allied health disciplines recognized for their success in teaching,  clinical trials, and scientific publication. The Medical Director will be strategically engaged in regional,  national and international outreach and leadership to expand the reach and impact of the Stroke Program.  

This role will be remunerated commensurate with hospital physician leadership roles. As part of the  planned expansion of the Stroke Program the successful applicant will receive strong collaborative support  from SMH-UHT administration and the SMH Foundation in order to advance the clinical, research and  quality improvement activities in the division, and build its national and international stature. The stroke  program at UHT works in close collaboration with an experienced Interventional Neuroradiology group offering further avenues for research and publication.  

The successful candidate will participate in the educational programs at SMH-UHT and the University of  Toronto and collaborate or lead clinical research and quality improvement programs. For details on the  University of Toronto academic clinical faculty requirements for advanced training and demonstrated  scholarship for the job descriptions of CT, CE, CI, CS and CQI, please see Table 2 at  https://deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/clinical-faculty-academic-appointments#Clinicalfacultyapptcategories 

The successful candidate will report to the Head, Division of Neurology at St. Michael’s Hospital. The  Division of Neurology, composed of 24 full time academic neurologists, has an international reputation in  clinical research, education and quality improvement.  

Full Job Posting

Application Process:
Estimated remuneration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience.  Applications will be accepted until April 7, 2025. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please  forward a one-page statement of interest, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees to:

Dr. Natalie Wong, Interim Physician-in-Chief 
c/o Jessica Comilang, Administrative Assistant 
St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health Toronto 
30 Bond Street, Room 2-468 Bond Wing 
Toronto, ON M5B 1W8 
Email: Jessica.Comilang@unityhealth.to

Posting Closing Date:
April 7, 2025

St. Michael’s Hospital is part of Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence, St. Joseph’s and St.  Michael’s Healthcare. Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving  patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary  community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care  and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. St. Michael’s Hospital is a  teaching and research hospital in downtown Toronto. Affectionately known as the Urban Angel, St.  Michael’s is renowned for providing exceptional patient care. As downtown Toronto’s adult trauma centre,  the hospital is a hub for neurosurgery, complex cardiac and cardiovascular care, diabetes and osteoporosis  care, minimally invasive surgery and care of the homeless and disadvantaged. Fully affiliated with the  University of Toronto and home to the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s provides outstanding  medical education to health-care professionals in 29 academic disciplines. 

For more information about St. Michael’s hospital, please visit https://unityhealth.to/locations/st-michaels hospital/ 

For 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 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given  priority. 

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