Lecturer or Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Academic Gastroenterologist 

Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael’s Hospital, 
Department of Medicine, University of Toronto 

Job 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 gastroenterologist with an interest in inflammatory  bowel disease (IBD). The successful candidate must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the  rank of Lecturer or Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. The candidate will have an  academic position description of Clinician-Teacher (CT) or Clinician Educator (CE). The expected start date of the  position is January 1, 2027, or shortly before or thereafter. 

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold an MD degree and should have, or be eligible for, certification in  Gastroenterology 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 also have or be working towards a  graduate degree or other advanced training relevant to their area of specialization. This position will support  outpatient demands and inpatient consultations, in addition to participating in the relevant educational activities,  including supervision of fellowship trainees in Gastroenterology at St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto, and collaborate in 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 and CQI, please see Table 2 at https://deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/clinical-faculty-academic-appointments.

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

The estimated income will exceed $200,000 per annum.  

Application Process:
Applications will be accepted until July 27, 2026. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a  one-page statement of interest, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of four referees, two  who are internal to your current organization, and two external, to: 

Dr. Natalie Wong, Interim Physician-in-Chief 
c/o Jessica Comilang, DOM Recruitment Coordinator 
St. Michael’s Hospital  
30 Bond Street, Room 1-420 Bond Wing  
Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8 
Email: Jessica.Comilang@unityhealth.to

St. Michael’s Hospital is part of Unity Health Toronto, composed of Providence Healthcare, 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 care 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 healthcare 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.