Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Division of Cardiac Critical Care Medicine

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Division of Cardiac Critical Care Medicine Date Posted: 11/28/2025Closing Date: 01/05/2026 , 11:59PM ETReq ID: 46224Job Category: Faculty - ClinicalFaculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of MedicineDepartment: Dept of PaediatricsHospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick ChildrenCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description: Effective July 1, 2026, the Department of Paediatrics, Temerity Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Department of Critical Care Medicine s at The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, an academic health science centre dedicated exclusively to children, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is recruiting a full‑time permanent staff cardiac intensivist. The successful applicant must be eligible for a full‑time academic appointment at the University of Toronto at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, SickKids is a world‑renowned, state‑of‑the‑art pediatric health care facility affiliated with the University of Toronto. The hospital is committed to ongoing learning and development and features a caring and supportive work environment. The Division of Cardiac Critical Care is currently comprised of 9 physicians and is responsible for the comprehensive care for all patients admitted to the Cardiac Critical Care Unit, including mechanical circulatory support. The successful candidate must have training and extensive clinical experience in paediatric cardiac critical care. Responsibilities include full‑time equivalent clinical pediatric cardiac critical care practice, research, education, and administrative responsibilities as required by a Staff Physician in the Department of Critical Care Medicine. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research or other scholarly work is required. Diverse trajectories of academic focus welcome. An expertise in Quality Improvement (particularly with registry experience), Global Health or Pulmonary Hypertension would be of benefit but not absolutely required. Preference will be given to mid‑senior career cardiac intensivists particularly with experience in large volume cardiac programs. The successful candidate must be committed to a career as an academic clinician. Clinical responsibilities include being the Most Responsible Physician for critically ill children admitted to the CCCU. This includes being responsible for all management decisions, assessments and engagement and consultations with other clinicians in the care of patients admitted to this unit. Performing procedures as required while caring for critically ill children admitted to the CCCU. Providing advice to referring physicians from SickKids catchment areas who call “Critical” to seek help when caring for a critically ill child at their hospital. This includes providing management suggestions and dispatching our Acute Care Transport Service (ACTS) clinicians to retrieve these patients and transport them to SickKids. Providing an in‑hospital consultation service to assist in the care of acutely unwell children admitted to SickKids via Cardiology Consult Service. Responsibilities may also include participation in other collaborative teams within the Labatt Family Heart Centre depending on interests, experience, and qualifications. All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent thereto and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Medical staff appointments in the Department and at The Hospital for Sick Children are aligned with faculty classifications at the University of Toronto and as specified by the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN). There is an opportunity for a medical director contingent upon demonstrated interests and qualifications. The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($266,000-$380,000) per annum (at time of writing); for 35 hours per week plus on call responsibilities, will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Periodic billing overage distributions may be received over and above base salary. Support for relocation expenses will be offered. Interested individuals should submit a one-page statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Roxanne Kirsch, Division Head, Cardiac CCU, Department of Critical Care email: Roxanne.kirsch@sickkids.ca, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5G 1X8. 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement The 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. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 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