Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Program Director, Palliative Medicine 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Date Posted: 10/23/2025 Closing Date: 11/27/2025, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 45716 Job Category: Faculty - Clinical Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department: Dept of Medicine Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto is seeking applicants for the position of Program Director, Palliative Medicine. 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), Palliative Medicine appointment is five years with the possibility of one renewal following a successful review. Effective start date is January 1, 2026 or an alternative date as mutually agreed on with a transition/mentorship period prior to the start date. The Division of Palliative Medicine 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 Palliative Medicine. The Program Director, Palliative Medicine is a leadership position, highly valued and pivotal to the overall success of the Department. Responsibilities: Overall conduct, organization and accountability of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada’s Palliative Medicine residency training program. Report directly to the Vice-Chair, Education or his/her designate and the Departmental Division Director and be accountable to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education. Ensure residents achieve the competencies of Palliative Medicine and are thoroughly prepared for their Royal College examinations and future careers as Palliative Medicine Subspecialists. Negotiate the preferred hospital site for program director’s clinical activities with the successful candidate and represent one of the fully-affiliated University sites. Supervise and collaborate with an administrative assistant and use team workspace within the Department of Medicine. Qualifications: MD degree. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Palliative Medicine Specialist or be eligible for certification and licensure in Ontario. Experience in teaching or education and innovative leadership. Solid track record of scholarship and innovation. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with an interest in education. Stipend: $22,500 plus HST (if applicable) annually. Administrative support provided. Application Instructions: Should you be interested, please forward a letter of interest and up-to-date curriculum vitae to Dr. Arno Kumagai, Vice Chair Education c/o The letter of intent should outline strengths, leadership skills, and vision for the program. For further discussion, contact Dr. Ebru Kaya at 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 values applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Accessibility Statement: The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provides accommodations as required. If you require accommodations, contact For more information about the Department of Medicine, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr