Lecturer/Assistant Professor

Date Posted: 11/21/2025

Closing Date: 12/12/2025, 11:59PM ET

Req ID: 46150

Job Category: Faculty - Clinical

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Medicine

Department: Dept of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences

Hospital Affiliation: Sinai Health System

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Sinai Health and Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto is inviting applications for the position of uveitis and retinopathy of prematurity specialist.  The appointment is a part-time clinical position with an expectation of at least 20% work at Sinai Health (clinical, research and education). The effective start date of this appointment can be as early as January 2nd, 2026. 

The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents and fellows, participate in on-call duties, and will contribute to the academic enterprise of the department.  The successful candidate may be asked and expected to participate in the quality improvement, education, and research committees in the Department of Ophthalmology at Sinai Health System.  Graduate degrees or other certified training in quality improvement, epidemiology, data management, public health and/or medical education is an asset.

The successful candidate will provide clinical sub-specialty care in uveitis and retinopathy of prematurity screening.  The clinical responsibilities will be primarily based at Sinai Health (Mount Sinai Hospital and Bridgepoint sites) and may include but may not be limited to:  1) clinical care in uveitis and general ophthalmology at Mount Sinai site, Department of Ophthalmology, 2) ROP screening at Mount Sinai site, neonatal ICU, 3) general ophthalmology clinic at Bridgepoint site as required.

The successful candidate should possess research skills as evidenced by advanced training and publication history. The candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent, have fellowship training in uveitis, and be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto at the rank of Lecturer or higher.  The candidate must currently hold or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.  This position is resourced with clinic space, minor surgical room time and diagnostics. 

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae no later than Friday, December 12, 2025 to Dr. David Yan at and Dr. Peter Kertes at

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Sinai Health and Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto is inviting applications for the position of Uveitis and Retinopathy of Prematurity Specialist.  The appointment is a part-time clinical position with an expectation of at least 20%work at Sinai Health (clinical, research and education).  The Sinai Health appointment is a part-time clinical position with an expectation that at least 20% of the role will involve clinical care, research and education. The effective start date of this appointment can be as early as January 2nd, 2026. 

The successful candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto.  They are expected to teach medical students, residents and fellows, and contribute to the academic enterprise of the department. 

Additional responsibilities include participation in on-call duties and involvement in the quality improvement, education, and research committees within the Department of Ophthalmology at Sinai Health System.  Graduate degrees or other certified training in quality improvement, epidemiology, data management, public health and/or medical education is an asset.

The successful candidate will provide clinical sub-specialty care in uveitis and retinopathy of prematurity screening.  The clinical responsibilities will be primarily based at Sinai Health (Mount Sinai Hospital and Bridgepoint sites) and may include but may not be limited to:  1) clinical care in uveitis and general ophthalmology at Mount Sinai site, Department of Ophthalmology, 2) ROP screening at Mount Sinai site, neonatal ICU, 3) general ophthalmology clinic at Bridgepoint site as required.

The successful candidate should possess research skills as evidenced by advanced training and publication history. The candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent, have fellowship training in uveitis.  The candidate must currently hold or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.  This position is resourced with clinic space, minor surgical room time and diagnostics. 

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae no later than Friday, December 12, 2025 to Dr. David Yan at and Dr. Peter Kertes at

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