Associate/Full Professor of Rheumatology (University of Toronto)

Employer: Sinai Health System and University of Toronto Date Posted: 23 July 2025 Closing Date: 15 November 2025, 11:59 PM ET Req ID: 44396 Job Category: Faculty – Clinical Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department: Department of Medicine Hospital Affiliation: Sinai Health System Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Job Description Sinai Health System and the University of Toronto are seeking applications for a Clinician Scientist to become the inaugural Chair in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Excellence and Discovery at Sinai Health System. The start date is negotiable, expected January 1, 2026. The Division of Rheumatology aims to advance RA care, research, innovation, and advocacy. Sinai Health is recognized internationally for excellence in RA, and the Chair will lead initiatives to integrate multimodal expertise in RA to enhance patient outcomes. The successful candidate will join a large, academically successful rheumatology unit with a clinical role aligned with divisional and departmental priorities. The Division incorporates exemplary clinical care, an active clinical research program, and a strong presence in medical education at internal medicine, subspecialty, and fellowship levels. Qualifications Must hold or be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. MD degree and completed postgraduate subspecialty training in rheumatology, resulting in recognized certification as a rheumatologist. Eligible for licensure in Ontario. Graduate training in a field aligned with research and scholarly endeavors. Leadership experience and an established track record in collaborative clinical, basic, and/or translational research. National/international recognition as an expert in RA. Ability to develop a strategic plan and fundraising program for RA research. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision. This is a 5-year term appointment, renewable following successful review. Academic & Clinical Responsibilities Develop and lead RA research initiatives, integrating clinical care and research expertise. Report to University of Toronto and Sinai Health System leadership for the Division of Rheumatology and the Department of Medicine. Academic excellence will be assessed through peer-reviewed publications, research grants, professional activities, conference presentations, awards, and accolades. Primary clinical research appointment at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute. Remuneration & Resources Base salary support commensurate with the job description. Funding through clinical fee-for-service billings, the Alternate Funding Plan, and funds from the endowed Chair. The Chair is endowed at $3 Million, providing annual revenues for Chair support and scholarly activities. Application Instructions Applicants should submit: Curriculum vitae Names and contact information of three referees Cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the role Send applications to: Dr. Nigil Haroon Division Head, Rheumatology Mount Sinai Hospital, Room 2-221 600 University Ave., Toronto ON M5G 1X5 Email: Shirlene.Eliathamby@uhn.ca Phone: (416) 603-5001 Note: Applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button on the hospital job board will not be considered. Diversity & Accessibility The University of Toronto embraces diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility is central to the University’s academic mission. Recruitment, assessment, and selection processes are accessible, and accommodations are provided as required. Contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca for accessibility support. Additional Information For more information about the Division of Rheumatology, visit the Department of Medicine website. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Employer: Sinai Health System and University of Toronto
Date Posted: 23 July 2025
Closing Date: 15 November 2025, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 44396
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: Sinai Health System
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Job Description

Sinai Health System and the University of Toronto are seeking applications for a Clinician Scientist to become the inaugural Chair in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Excellence and Discovery at Sinai Health System. The start date is negotiable, expected January 1, 2026.

The Division of Rheumatology aims to advance RA care, research, innovation, and advocacy. Sinai Health is recognized internationally for excellence in RA, and the Chair will lead initiatives to integrate multimodal expertise in RA to enhance patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will join a large, academically successful rheumatology unit with a clinical role aligned with divisional and departmental priorities. The Division incorporates exemplary clinical care, an active clinical research program, and a strong presence in medical education at internal medicine, subspecialty, and fellowship levels.

Qualifications

Must hold or be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto.
MD degree and completed postgraduate subspecialty training in rheumatology, resulting in recognized certification as a rheumatologist.
Eligible for licensure in Ontario.
Graduate training in a field aligned with research and scholarly endeavors.
Leadership experience and an established track record in collaborative clinical, basic, and/or translational research.
National/international recognition as an expert in RA.
Ability to develop a strategic plan and fundraising program for RA research.
Experience in clinical teaching and supervision.

This is a 5-year term appointment, renewable following successful review.

Academic & Clinical Responsibilities

Develop and lead RA research initiatives, integrating clinical care and research expertise.
Report to University of Toronto and Sinai Health System leadership for the Division of Rheumatology and the Department of Medicine.
Academic excellence will be assessed through peer-reviewed publications, research grants, professional activities, conference presentations, awards, and accolades.
Primary clinical research appointment at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute.

Remuneration & Resources

Base salary support commensurate with the job description.
Funding through clinical fee-for-service billings, the Alternate Funding Plan, and funds from the endowed Chair.
The Chair is endowed at $3 Million, providing annual revenues for Chair support and scholarly activities.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

Curriculum vitae
Names and contact information of three referees
Cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the role

Send applications to:
Dr. Nigil Haroon
Division Head, Rheumatology
Mount Sinai Hospital, Room 2-221
600 University Ave., Toronto ON M5G 1X5
Email: Shirlene.Eliathamby@uhn.ca
Phone: (416) 603-5001

Note: Applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button on the hospital job board will not be considered.

Diversity & Accessibility

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.
Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility is central to the University’s academic mission.
Recruitment, assessment, and selection processes are accessible, and accommodations are provided as required.
Contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca for accessibility support.

Additional Information

For more information about the Division of Rheumatology, visit the Department of Medicine website.
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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

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