Associate/Full Professor of Geriatric Medicine (University of Toronto)

Description: The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto invites applications for the RTO-ERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine. The Chair term is five years, renewable once for a second five-year term contingent upon successful performance review. The successful applicant must hold or be eligible to hold an academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Medicine. The appointment and re-appointment process of the Chair will follow the University of Toronto Policy on Endowed and Limited Term Chairs, Professorships, Distinguished Scholars, and Program Initiatives. The successful candidate will hold a MD degree, hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), and hold certification in Geriatric Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), or international equivalent. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake collaborative research and promote discovery and education in geriatric medicine. The Chair is expected to advance excellence in research that will optimize quality of care and/or quality of life for older adults with complex, chronic diseases. The successful candidate will have an established reputation of clinical expertise and be an internationally renowned scientist, with a track record of conducting high quality innovative and impactful research in geriatric medicine. Through research and scholarly activities, the Chair holder will help position the University of Toronto as a global leader in knowledge generation and translation in the area of geriatric medicine. Additional duties will include teaching and supervision of medical trainees and graduate students. Excellent collaboration, communication, and leadership skills, with demonstrated experience are essential. Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter due July 15, 2025, by email to: Brittany.Wiwat@utoronto.ca; or by mail as addressed to: Brittany Wiwat Research Coordinator Department of Medicine, University of Toronto C. David Naylor Building, 6 Queen’s Park Crescent West, Third Floor Toronto, ON, M5S 3H2 Clinical activities and related compensation will be negotiated with the relevant Department and Division heads. Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2025, or until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, as required by University of Toronto policy. CAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the "Apply Now" button on this page will NOT be considered for this position. 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. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Description:
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto invites applications for the RTO-ERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine. The Chair term is five years, renewable once for a second five-year term contingent upon successful performance review. The successful applicant must hold or be eligible to hold an academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Medicine. The appointment and re-appointment process of the Chair will follow the University of Toronto Policy on Endowed and Limited Term Chairs, Professorships, Distinguished Scholars, and Program Initiatives.

The successful candidate will hold a MD degree, hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), and hold certification in Geriatric Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), or international equivalent.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake collaborative research and promote discovery and education in geriatric medicine. The Chair is expected to advance excellence in research that will optimize quality of care and/or quality of life for older adults with complex, chronic diseases. The successful candidate will have an established reputation of clinical expertise and be an internationally renowned scientist, with a track record of conducting high quality innovative and impactful research in geriatric medicine. Through research and scholarly activities, the Chair holder will help position the University of Toronto as a global leader in knowledge generation and translation in the area of geriatric medicine. Additional duties will include teaching and supervision of medical trainees and graduate students. Excellent collaboration, communication, and leadership skills, with demonstrated experience are essential.

Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter due July 15, 2025, by email to: Brittany.Wiwat@utoronto.ca; or by mail as addressed to:

Brittany Wiwat
Research Coordinator
Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
C. David Naylor Building, 6 Queen’s Park Crescent West, Third Floor
Toronto, ON, M5S 3H2

Clinical activities and related compensation will be negotiated with the relevant Department and Division heads. Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2025, or until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, as required by University of Toronto policy.

CAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the "Apply Now" button on this page will NOT be considered for this position.
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.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

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