Chief, Otolaryngology

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Chief, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Date Posted: 12/02/2025 Closing Date: 02/01/2026, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 46277 Job Category: Faculty - Clinical Faculty/Division: Faculty of Medicine Department: Dept of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Sur Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto are seeking to recruit a full‑time academic paediatric Otolaryngologist – Head & Neck surgeon to serve as Department Chief. The successful candidate will hold an academic position as scientist/investigator or teacher and must be eligible for a full‑time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor at the University of Toronto. The effective start date will be September 1, 2026, but can be negotiated. The Department is highly specialized, focusing on disease, injury, and congenital disorders related to the ear, nose, throat, larynx, head and neck. It comprises seven full‑time academic surgeons and is the largest provincial and national training centre for paediatric OHNS surgeons. The candidate will have the opportunity to leverage multidisciplinary clinical and basic science facilities on campus, including the 21‑story research institute and the University of Toronto’s Department of Otolaryngology‑HNS. Candidates must be able to function proficiently in English and must hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent, be board‑certified, and be eligible for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Candidates must obtain an appropriate Visa, if applicable. The successful candidate must be an established surgeon with an international reputation. The Department seeks an outstanding academic individual with proven strong administrative and leadership skills, a record of peer‑reviewed research, and leadership experience in undergraduate, postgraduate, fellowship, continuing medical education or patient education. The Chief will be responsible for clinical and academic matters within the Department and will foster excellence in patient care services. Responsibilities • Ensure the provision of the highest quality paediatric otolaryngology clinical care. • Promote the individual research interests of faculty and take initiative to drive collective endeavours such as prospective outcomes research. • Ensure top‑quality education for clinical fellows, residents, and faculty coordinators. • Build upon a culture of quality and safety, continuing to deliver direct clinical care. • Provide leadership in management proficiency, dispute resolution, communications, mentoring, and collaborative practice with clinical teams and administration. • Develop a long‑term vision for the Department that aligns with the mission of Peri‑Operative Services, the Hospital, and the University of Toronto. • Focus on a particular pediatric population if desired. • Participate in the emergency on‑call schedule at SickKids. • Negotiate clinical and academic time allocation based on qualifications, scholarly productivity, and academic plan. • Demonstrate breadth, depth, and innovation in clinical and operative practice. • Exhibit academic excellence in research, surgical education, quality and safety, or other academic pursuits. Benefits and Compensation Commensurate with qualifications and experience, a competitive compensation package will be offered, combining base compensation funded through the Alternate Funding Plan arrangement with the Ministry of Health and Long‑Term Care (MoHLTC) and additional partial fee‑for‑service funds. A per‑annum stipend will recognize the administrative leadership responsibilities of the Department Chief. Relocation expenses will be supported. The position has the potential duration of two terms of five years each. Location SickKids is located at 555 University Avenue in downtown Toronto. It is one of the largest children’s hospitals in North America and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. The hospital is adjacent to the university campus and other specialty hospitals and biomedical research institutes. Toronto is a vibrant and multicultural city, named the second most diverse city in the world by the UN. Application Process Applications will be accepted until February 1, 2026. Candidates should submit a one‑page statement of interest, including the names and contact information for three referees, and a curriculum vitae in PDF format via email to: Dr. Abhaya KulkarniChief, Peri‑Operative Services and Chair of the Search Committee175 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON M5G 2G3 Note: This ad is posted only to the University of Toronto job board. Please see the information above for application instructions. The children and families we care for are diverse, as are our employees. All are welcome to join our unique organizational culture and be part of our inclusive team. The University of Toronto and Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disability, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. 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). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact #J-18808-Ljbffr