Date Posted: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req : 50521
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 Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Division of General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, University Health Network (UHN)/Sinai Health System (SHS) are inviting applications for the position of an Academic Geriatrician. This full-time appointment will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto with a position description as a Clinician Scientist at the rank of Assistant Professor.
It is expected that the position will be approximately 25% clinical and 75% related to research for a Clinician Scientist. Expected start date is April 1, 2027, or another mutually agreeable date.
We are seeking a geriatrician Clinician Scientist who will advance excellence in academic geriatric medicine at UHN and Sinai, with expertise in health services research, aging, delirium, and equity. The successful candidate will lead an innovative research program focused on improving care and outcomes for older adults, informing health system policy and practice, and addressing inequities in access to and delivery of care.
Research excellence will be assessed by the presence of research grants, publications in leading journals, invited presentations at conferences, awards, and other related accomplishments.
The successful candidate will join the Division of General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in geriatric medicine clinical activities in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. They will also be expected to participate in the educational and relevant administrative activities of the Division.
The successful candidate must hold both MD and PhD degrees and be certified, or eligible for certification in Geriatric Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canadaor have comparable qualifications. The candidate must also hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
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