Assistant /Associate/ Full Professor Academic Infectious Diseases physician, Clinician Scientist

Overview Assistant /Associate/ Full Professor Academic Infectious Diseases physician, Clinician Scientist. This full-time appointment will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto with a position description as a Clinician Scientist at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. It is expected that the position will be approximately 25% clinical and 75% related to research. The expected start date is July 1, 2026, or another mutually agreeable date thereafter. The Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre are inviting applications for the position of an Academic Infectious Diseases physician. The successful candidate will join the Division of Infectious Diseases at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and will provide inpatient consultation services for a broad patient population, with a role that includes clinical duties and a strong emphasis on research and academic activities. Responsibilities The role will include approximately 6-12 weeks of coverage of the inpatient infectious diseases service each year, and one half-day per week combined general infectious diseases and Complex OutPatient Antibiotic Treatment (COPAT) clinic. The candidate will be expected to seek cross appointment in the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies, and to supervise graduate students as well as medical trainees in clinical research. The successful applicant must demonstrate specialization and accomplishments in research; research excellence will be assessed by grants, publications, invited presentations at conferences, awards, and other related accomplishments in the context of career stage. The position is expected to include a substantial research program aimed at developing innovative clinical trials to improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. Qualifications The successful candidate must hold an MD degree and a PhD degree, or currently be enrolled in a PhD program or have other equivalent training and experience; and must have or be eligible for certification in Infectious Diseases by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or international equivalent; and have or be eligible for medical licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Estimated compensation will be in the range of $300,000-$350,000 commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association, through which clinical billings and benefits will be administered. The candidate will also be able to participate in the department’s group medical, dental and life insurance benefit plans. Application Instructions Applications will be accepted until January 10, 2026. Please forward: (i) a one-page letter of interest, including a statement on how you have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in your academic and scholarly work; (ii) your curriculum vitae; and (iii) names and contact information of three referees to: Dr. Nick Daneman, Division Head, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Room V-16, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4N 3M5, or by e-mail to: CAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted via the "Apply Now" button on this page will NOT be considered for this position. Equity, Diversity and Accessibility Sunnybrook and the University of Toronto are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Job Details Job Category: Faculty - Clinical Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department: Dept of Medicine Hospital Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Science Centre Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description The Department of Medicine is committed to excellence in clinical care, education and research, with protected time for scholarly activities. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Administrative Industries Online Audio and Video Media For information about the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Sunnybrook, please visit the respective websites listed in the original posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr