Associate Professor of Urology
University of Toronto
Canada

Institution: University of Toronto
Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre)
Department: Sprott Department of Surgery, Division of Urology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Type: Full-time, Faculty – Clinical
Academic Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Start Date: July 1, 2026 (flexible)
Closing Date: April 9, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 46805
Salary: $300,000 – $400,000 CAD/year (fee-for-service, commensurate with experience and clinical workload)

Position Overview

The Division of Urology in the Sprott Department of Surgery at the University Health Network, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and the University of Toronto invites applications for two full-time Academic Urologic Oncologists.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Advanced training and experience in open and robotic urologic oncology, demonstrated through formal fellowship training.

• Expertise in managing patients with genitourinary malignancies, including prostate, bladder, and testicular cancers.

  • One position focuses on radical cystectomy and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND).

  • The other position focuses on prostate cancer management, including robotic prostatectomy.

Candidates will provide clinical care, participate in specialty and general urology calls, teach and mentor trainees, and contribute to research and academic scholarship.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in urologic oncology across a multidisciplinary program

• Participate in surgical specialty calls and general urology coverage

• Educate and mentor urology trainees, medical students, and other learners

• Promote a positive, inclusive work culture and prioritize patient-centered care

• Maintain a 50% academic commitment, including research, scholarship, and professional service

• Hold appointments in the Department of Surgery and Princess Margaret Research Institute

Qualifications

• MD degree

• Certification in Urology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or recognized equivalent

• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

• Proficiency in English

• Secondary graduate degree: MSc or PhD

• Demonstrated excellence in:

  • Urologic surgery training

  • Clinical service in urologic oncology

  • Research and scholarship

• Experience in open and robotic urologic oncology procedures

Remuneration & Benefits

• Fee-for-service model: $300,000 – $400,000 CAD/year, depending on clinical workload

• Academic start-up funds aligned with credentials and experience

• Full-time faculty appointment with access to teaching, research, and professional development opportunities

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Letter of interest

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Names and contact information of three referees

Submit applications to:
Dr. Girish Kulkarni
Head of Urology, University Health Network
Email: girish.kulkarni@uhn.ca

Note: Applications submitted via external portals will not be considered.

Diversity & Accessibility

• The University of Toronto is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities are strongly encouraged.

• The recruitment process is accessible to applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

About the Division

• The Division of Urology at UHN/Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is internationally recognized for urologic oncology care and multidisciplinary collaboration

• Offers an outstanding environment for clinical excellence, academic research, and professional development

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