Associate/Full Professor - Arrell Chair in Precision Critical Care Medicine

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital are seeking internal applications for the Arrell Chair in Precision Critical Care Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital-Unity Health Toronto. The successful candidate must currently hold a full time academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor and hold or have accepted and signed a Scientist appointment letter of offer at Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital. This is a five-year, joint University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital endowed chair. The tentative start date of this appointment is October 1, 2026, or shortly thereafter.

The successful candidate will be a nationally and internationally recognized clinician-scientist at Unity Health Toronto with an established research program in Critical Care and a very strong track record of research activity and success. Their research should be internationally recognized and align with the research priorities of Unity Health Toronto as a world class centre for mechanical ventilation and respiratory physiology research. A research focus on mechanical ventilation physiology and platform clinical trial expertise and design will be prioritized.

Applicants will be evaluated by an Appointments Committee according to University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital policies. Consideration will be given to the applicant’s record of scholarly activity (including but not limited to grants, peer-reviewed publications, program development, collaborations with organizations nationally and internationally, supervision of graduate students and fellows, teaching) and contributions to the field.

Professionalism and contributions to St.



Michael’s Hospital and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and incorporation of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles into their research program will also be considered.

The chair will provide up to $370,000 per year for 5 years, which will be used to top up clinical salary support of the incumbent, as well as support the academic activities and/or interests of the incumbent, which may include research operations and educational events.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a 3-page outline of their proposed academic program during the next 5 years, details outlining research productivity, training activities and academic prominence, and contact information for 3 referees.

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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.

📌 Associate/Full Professor - Arrell Chair in Precision Critical Care Medicine (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Toronto