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Date Posted: 02/06/2026 DescriptionThe Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto is seeking applicants for the position of Departmental Director, Division of Rheumatology. Applicants must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment as a Rheumatologist at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. The term of appointment is five years, renewable once following a successful review. Effective start date will be July 1, 2026. Leadership Role and ResponsibilitiesAn aspirational leader is sought to drive change and advance the academic enterprise of the Division of Rheumatology over the next five years. The ideal candidate will be an internationally respected scholar and visionary leader with sophisticated interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will:
The Director reports directly to the Chair of Medicine. Division of RheumatologyThe Division of Rheumatology at the University of Toronto is a leading academic program embedded within multiple teaching hospitals, including St. Michael’s, Sunnybrook, Mount Sinai, Toronto Western, and Women’s College Hospital. The division comprises approximately 40 full-time faculty, including clinician scientists and clinician investigators who dedicate substantial time to research, education, and patient care. Faculty expertise spans:
The division provides comprehensive training for residents, fellows, and other learners, with robust mentorship programs and city-wide research collaborations. Faculty and trainees contribute actively to research, submit numerous abstracts annually, and participate in continuing education through programs such as the City-Wide Rheumatology Rounds. Through its integration of patient care, teaching, and research, the division plays a central role in advancing rheumatology nationally and internationally. Department and Faculty ContextThe Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is at the centre of one of North America’s largest biomedical research, education and clinical care networks, the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The Department of Medicine is one of the largest in North America, with:
For more information, please visit: QualificationsApplicants must:
The preferred hospital site for the Director’s clinical activities will be negotiated with the successful candidate and will be one of the following University fully-affiliated sites:
Application ProcessApplications will be accepted until March 23, 2026 at 11:59PM ET. Interested applicants should forward:
to: Dr. Moira Kapral 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. Employment EquityAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity StatementThe 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. Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact:
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