Date Posted: 06/15/2026 Closing Date: 07/20/2026, 11:59PM ET Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department: Dept of Paediatrics Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children Effective October 1, 2026, the Division of Haematology/Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy (BMT/CT) Section at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Department of Paediatrics, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, is recruiting a permanent full‐time Paediatric Haematology/Oncologist. The successful candidate must be eligible for a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The Blood and Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy program at SickKids is one of the largest and most active paediatric transplant and cellular therapy programs in North America.

It is FACT‐accredited with a 17‐bed dedicated inpatient unit, performing approximately 120–130 transplants and cellular therapy procedures annually for children referred from across Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. The section currently comprises six faculty members with a robust portfolio of gene therapy, cell therapy, and immune effector cell clinical trials, as well as active translational and basic research programs. The program is developing on‐site cell‐ and gene therapy manufacturing capabilities and advantages from close collaboration with SickKids' internationally recognized programs in immunology, haemoglobinopathy, metabolic disease, and oncology.

With rapidly expanding indications for cellular therapies including CAR‐T, gene therapy, and gene editing, the successful candidate will contribute to clinical excellence and help shape the strategic direction of the program over the next decade. The BMT/CT section is embedded within a vibrant research community, offering extensive opportunities for collaboration across the SickKids Research Institute, the University of Toronto, and affiliated networks. Provide care for patients in the BMT/CT section in inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Spend the majority of time on clinical service,



while making important contributions to the clinical, research, and teaching missions of the Division. Engage in clinical fellowship teaching and global capacity‐building in the field. MD, MBBS or equivalent and certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or comparable qualifications.

Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Eligibility for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research. English proficiency (functional).

Interest and experience in paediatric haematology/oncology, blood and marrow transplant, and cellular therapies.

Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long‐term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package.

James

Whitlock, Head, Division of Haematology/Oncology.

Diversity Statement The

University of Toronto embraces diversity and builds 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.

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) and strives to make recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible, providing accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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📌 Assistant/Associate Professor - Division of Haematology Oncology (Toronto)
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