Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Academic General Internist

Date Posted: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 50445
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
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, Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre are inviting applications for the position of an Academic General Internist. This full-time appointment will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto with a position description as a Clinician in Quality Improvement (CQI) or a Clinician Teacher (CT), at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. It is expected that the position will be approximately 70% clinical and 30% related to quality improvement or teaching, respectively, for CQI or CT. Expected start date is July 1, 2027, or another mutually agreeable date thereafter.

We are seeking a physician who will deliver and foster excellence in academic general internal medicine. The successful candidate will join the Division of General Internal Medicine, which currently has 21 full-time members. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in general internal medicine clinical activities in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. They will also be expected to participate in the educational activities of the Division and provide exceptional undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The primary location of practice is Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Proficiency in English is required.

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree, have or be eligible for certification in Internal Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and have or be eligible for medical licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Subspecialty certification in General Internal Medicine is preferred. The successful applicant will have a proven academic record of excellence in quality improvement, teaching, and/or education. Advanced training in quality or innovation with evidence of scholarship (such as peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or awards) is required for a CQI position. Advanced training and demonstrated achievement in teaching is required for a CT position (such as a strong track record of teaching, awards, or education scholarship).

Estimated compensation will be in the range of $250,000 to $300,000 commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association through which clinical billings and benefits will be administered. The candidate will also be able to participate in the department’s group medical, dental and life insurance benefit plans.

Applications will be accepted until November 13, 2026. Please be explicit as to which type of position (CQI or CT) you are applying for. Interested applicants should submit: (i) a one-page letter of interest, including a statement describing contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic and scholarly work; (ii) a curriculum vitae; and (iii) the names and contact information of three referees, to:

Dr. Zac Feilchenfeld, Head, Division of General Internal Medicine

Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Room C412, 2075 Bayview Avenue,

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4N 3M5

or by e-mail to: [email protected]

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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) is an academic health sciences centre located in Toronto, Ontario. It is a world leader in trauma care, emergency and critical care, brain sciences, heart and stroke disorders, high-risk maternal and fetal care, and musculoskeletal care. Both SHSC and the University of Toronto are among the top 100 employers in Canada.

The Department of Medicine is committed to excellence in clinical care, education and research. Department members have excellent opportunities for educational and research endeavors with protected time for scholarly activities to ensure rewarding, fulfilling career development.

For information about the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, please visit our website at http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/.

The Department of Medicine’s academic position descriptions can be viewed on this webpage: http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/academic-position-descriptions#AcademicPositionDescriptions.