Lecturer or Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Academic Geriatrician

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

Job Description:
The Departments of Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital and University of Toronto are seeking a qualified full-time academic geriatrician. 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). The expected start date of the position is February 1, 2027, or shortly  thereafter. 

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold an MD degree and have, or be eligible for, certification in  Geriatric Medicine 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 must have  proven clinical excellence in the various aspects of geriatric medicine. The successful candidate  will participate in the educational programs in Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital,  Providence Healthcare 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 description of CT, please see Table 2 at https://deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/clinical-faculty-academic appointments#Clinicalfacultyapptcategories. 

This position will support the large in-patient and out-patient demands at St Michael’s Hospital, and Providence Healthcare in addition to participating fully in the educational programs in  Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare, and the University of  Toronto. The candidate would also have the opportunity to support the clinical and educational  programs at Providence Healthcare – Unity Health Toronto. The successful candidate will report  to the Head, Division of Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital. The Division of Geriatric  Medicine, composed of nine full time and one part time academic geriatricians, has an  international reputation in clinical research, education and knowledge translation.  

Application Process:
Estimated remuneration is above $200,000 annually and will be commensurate with academic  rank, qualifications, clinical work and experience. Applications will be accepted until July 27, 2026. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a one-page statement of  interest, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of four referees to: 

Dr. Natalie Wong, Interim Physician-in-Chief  
c/o Jessica Comilang, DOM recruitment coordinator  
St. Michael’s Hospital  
30 Bond Street, Room 2-468 Bond Wing  
Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8  
Email: jessica.comilang@unityhealth.to

St. Michael’s Hospital is home to the largest Hemophilia Treatment Centre in Canada, and 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 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 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-positiondescriptions#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.