Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Rheumatology (University of Toronto)

Date Posted: 02/03/2026 Closing Date: 03/31/2026, 11:59 PM ET Req ID: 46812 Job Category: Faculty – Clinical Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department: Dept of Medicine Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network (UHN) & Sinai Health System (SHS) Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes Description The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto is seeking applicants for a Clinician Investigator who has clinical expertise and strong research activities focused within the domain of Sjogren’s Disease (SjD). The successful candidate, who will be based at the Toronto Western Hospital site of University Health Network, will be tasked with: Establishing a clinical/translational SjD research program Strengthening strategic partnerships with other centres of expertise in SjD Applicants must have recognized clinical and scientific credentials allowing them to be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. The effective start date is negotiable but could be as early as July 1, 2026. The ideal candidate must have experience and expertise in: Leading research studies and groups in SjD, particularly using databases and biobanking for integration of molecular and clinical data for discovery studies Managing complex patients with SjD and other rheumatologic conditions Supervising rheumatology trainees, medical residents, and fellows Participating in teaching programs and patient education Clinical duties: Predominantly outpatient care Participation as an attending physician for the rheumatology consultation service at UHN/SHS Participation in the after-hours/weekend on-call schedule for the division, covering all UHN sites and Mount Sinai Hospital Qualifications MD degree or equivalent Successfully completed subspecialty training in a recognized rheumatology postgraduate program Must have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Graduate training in a relevant area supporting research endeavors Strong clinical and research experience in SjD Ability to supervise trainees and participate in teaching programs The successful candidate will report directly to the University of Toronto and UHN/SHS leadership in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine. Compensation Academic rank, salary, and contractual arrangements commensurate with qualifications and experience Multi-sourced remuneration and start-up funding including: Base salary support Funding through the Alternate Funding Plan Clinical (fee-for-service) billings Salary range for an academic rheumatologist in Ontario: $250,000 – $300,000/year Application Instructions Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2026. Interested candidates should submit: Letter of interest Up-to-date curriculum vitae Names and contact information of 3 references Send applications to: Dr. Nigil Haroon, Division Head, Rheumatology University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital 1E-425, 399 Bathurst Street Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada Fax: 416-603-4348 Tel: 416-603-5634 Email: Shirlene.Eliathamby@uhn.ca Note: This ad is posted only to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button on other platforms will not be considered. Priority: 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 People of diverse sexual and gender identities The University values applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and recognizes that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise strengthen our academic mission. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its members. We are committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations during the recruitment, assessment, or selection process, contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Date Posted: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: 03/31/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 46812
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network (UHN) & Sinai Health System (SHS)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto is seeking applicants for a Clinician Investigator who has clinical expertise and strong research activities focused within the domain of Sjogren’s Disease (SjD).

The successful candidate, who will be based at the Toronto Western Hospital site of University Health Network, will be tasked with:

Establishing a clinical/translational SjD research program
Strengthening strategic partnerships with other centres of expertise in SjD

Applicants must have recognized clinical and scientific credentials allowing them to be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. The effective start date is negotiable but could be as early as July 1, 2026.

The ideal candidate must have experience and expertise in:

Leading research studies and groups in SjD, particularly using databases and biobanking for integration of molecular and clinical data for discovery studies
Managing complex patients with SjD and other rheumatologic conditions
Supervising rheumatology trainees, medical residents, and fellows
Participating in teaching programs and patient education

Clinical duties:

Predominantly outpatient care
Participation as an attending physician for the rheumatology consultation service at UHN/SHS
Participation in the after-hours/weekend on-call schedule for the division, covering all UHN sites and Mount Sinai Hospital

Qualifications

MD degree or equivalent
Successfully completed subspecialty training in a recognized rheumatology postgraduate program
Must have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Graduate training in a relevant area supporting research endeavors
Strong clinical and research experience in SjD
Ability to supervise trainees and participate in teaching programs

The successful candidate will report directly to the University of Toronto and UHN/SHS leadership in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine.

Compensation

Academic rank, salary, and contractual arrangements commensurate with qualifications and experience
Multi-sourced remuneration and start-up funding including:
- Base salary support
- Funding through the Alternate Funding Plan
- Clinical (fee-for-service) billings
Salary range for an academic rheumatologist in Ontario: $250,000 – $300,000/year

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2026.

Interested candidates should submit:

Letter of interest
Up-to-date curriculum vitae
Names and contact information of 3 references

Send applications to:

Dr. Nigil Haroon, Division Head, Rheumatology
University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital
1E-425, 399 Bathurst Street
Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada

Fax: 416-603-4348
Tel: 416-603-5634
Email: Shirlene.Eliathamby@uhn.ca

Note: This ad is posted only to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button on other platforms will not be considered.

Priority: 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
People of diverse sexual and gender identities

The University values applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and recognizes that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise strengthen our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its members.

We are committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

For accommodations during the recruitment, assessment, or selection process, contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca