Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Program Director, Medical Oncology

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Program Director, Medical Oncology Date Posted: 11/19/2025Closing Date: 01/09/2026 , 11:59PM ETReq ID: 46058Job Category: Faculty - ClinicalFaculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of MedicineDepartment: Dept of MedicineHospital Affiliation:Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) The Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto is seeking applicants for the position of Program Director, Medical Oncology. Applicants must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Successful completion of the Continuing Faculty Appointment Review (CFAR) is required. Preference will be given to applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor or above. The term of the Program Director (PD), Medical Oncology appointment is five years with the possibility of one renewal following a successful review. Effective start date is March 1, 2026,or an alternative date as mutually agreed on with a transition/mentorship period prior to the start date. The Division of Medical Oncology at the University of Toronto is a dynamic and vibrant division, being central to the clinical care of complex patients at all of the major teaching hospitals affiliated with the University of Toronto. The clinical care, research, education and quality improvement activities in the Division is world-class, and the numerous hospital sites offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of training and scholarly experiences in the field of Medical Oncology. The Program Director, Medical Oncology is a leadership position, highly valued and pivotal to the overall success of the Department. The Program Director, Medical Oncology is responsible for the overall conduct, organization and accountability of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada’s Medical Oncology residency training program. The PD reports directly to the Vice-Chair, Education or his/her designate and the Departmental Division Director. The PD is also accountable to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education. The ideal candidate is a respected clinical teacher or educator and innovative leader with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with an interest in education. A solid track record of scholarship and innovation would be a strong asset. They will ensure that residents are able to achieve the competencies of Medical Oncology and that they are thoroughly prepared for their Royal College examinations and future careers as Medical Oncology Subspecialists. Applicants must hold an MD degree, be a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Medical Oncology Specialist or be eligible for certification in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure in Ontario. The preferred hospital site for the Program Director’s clinical activities will be negotiated with the successful candidate and be one of the following fully-affiliated University sites: Sinai Health Systems, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC), St. Michael’s Hospital or University Health Network. The Program Director for Medical Oncology will receive an annual stipend from the Department of Medicine in the amount of $37,500 plus HST (if applicable). The PD will have support from an administrative assistant and use team workspace within the Department of Medicine. Applications will be accepted until January 9, 2026. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a letter of interest, up-to-date curriculum vitae and the contact information for three referees to Dr. Arno Kumagai, Vice Chair Education c/o sawan.tate@utoronto.ca . Note – the letter of intent should not only outline your strengths and leadership skills as they relate to this position but describe your vision for the program. If you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the Department Division Director Dr. Eitan Amir at eitan.amir@uhn.ca The Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto is one of the oldest and largest in North America with over 700 full-time faculty members distributed across six fully-affiliated teaching hospitals and the University campus. The Department is comprised of 19 Divisions, and approximately 800 postgraduate trainees and fellows. It is the largest research entity in Canada supported by more than $170 million in research funds. For more information about the Department of Medicine, please visit our website at: http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca CAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. 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