Assistant or Associate Professor - Clinician Teacher, Rheumatologist

Overview

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.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Clinical work predominantly in the outpatient setting; participate as an attending physician for the rheumatology consultation service at University Health Network/Mount Sinai Hospital.
• Participate in after-hours/weekend on-call schedule for the division across all UHN sites and Mount Sinai Hospital.
• Engage in clinical and formal teaching at hospital and city-wide levels per Divisional and Departmental needs.
• Participate in scholarly pursuits and administrative service within scope of practice and expertise.

Qualifications:

• MD degree or equivalent; completed subspecialty training in internal medicine and rheumatology postgraduate programs; eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Advanced formal training in education and/or a track record of sustained excellence in teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and/or continuing professional development levels (teaching dossier preferred).
• Clinical expertise in assessment and management of complex rheumatic conditions in ambulatory and inpatient settings; expertise in pregnancy across the rheumatology spectrum.
• Demonstrated ability for inter-disciplinary collaboration.

Compensation:

• 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).

Application Instructions:

• Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2026. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three referees.
• Send 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.
• Email:

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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.