Assistant or Associate Professor - Clinician Teacher, Rheumatologist

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Date Posted: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: 03/15/2026 , 11:59PM ET
Req : 46811
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 Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto is inviting applications for the position of a Rheumatologist to join the Division of Rheumatology based at University Health Network/Sinai Health System, with a primary appointment at Mt Sinai Hospital/Sinai Health System (MSH). This full-time position will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto with a position description as a Clinician Teacher at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

The Clinician Teacher position reflects a time distribution of approximately 70% clinical work and 30% of time related to scholarly and/or administrative duties. Expected start date is July 1, 2026, or another mutually agreeable date thereafter.

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent, have successfully completed subspecialty training in recognized internal medicine and rheumatology postgraduate training programs and must have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Academic rank, salary and contractual arrangements will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The candidate must have advanced formal training in education and/or a track record of sustained excellence in teaching at the undergraduate, postgraduate and/or continuing professional development milieu, as demonstrated in a teaching dossier.

The successful candidate must have clinical expertise in assessment and management of complex rheumatic conditions in the ambulatory and inpatient setting. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in the assessment and management of pregnancy across the rheumatology spectrum. Demonstrated ability for inter-disciplinary collaboration is required.

The clinical work will be predominantly in the outpatient setting but the successful candidate will be required to participate as an attending physician for the rheumatology consultation service at University Health Network/Mount Sinai Hospital and participate in the after-hours/ weekend on- call schedule for the division, covering all UHN sites and Mount Sinai Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in clinical and formal teaching as per the Divisional and Departmental needs, at the hospital and city-wide levels.

Participation in scholarly pursuits and administrative service within their scope of practice and expertise will be required.

Anticipated compensation is approximately $200,000 - $300,000 per year (estimate based on fee-for-service billings for a Clinician Teacher plus alternate funding plan).

Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2026. A cover letter, curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three (3) referees should be sent to:

Dr. Nigil Haroon, Division Head, Rheumatology, University Health Network/Sinai Health System, C/O Shirlene Eliathamby, Sinai Health System and University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, 1EW-425 Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8

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Rheumatology at the University of Toronto encompasses a large, multi-centered group of clinicians, teachers, educators, and researchers. We provide unparalleled care for patients with complex, chronic rheumatologic disease and advancing care by studying pathogenesis, biomarkers, therapeutics, and clinical outcomes. We are excited to be training the next generation of rheumatology clinicians, teachers and scientists. The Division of Rheumatology is embedded within the academically focused Department of Medicine and supported by the benefits of the highly regarded University of Toronto.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture 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 toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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