Date Posted: 10/13/2026

Closing Date: 11/17/2026, 11:59PM ET

Req ID: 50521

Job Category: Faculty - Clinical

Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department: Dept of Medicine

Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network (UHN) & Sinai Health System (SHS)

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

The Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Division of General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, University Health Network (UHN)/Sinai Health System (SHS) are inviting applications for the position of an Academic Geriatrician. 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 Professor. It is expected that the position will be approximately 25% clinical and 75% related to research for a Clinician Scientist.

Expected start date is April 1, 2027, or another mutually agreeable date.

We are seeking a geriatrician Clinician Scientist who will advance excellence in academic geriatric medicine at UHN and Sinai, with expertise in health services research, aging, delirium, and equity. The successful candidate will lead an cutting-edge research program focused on improving care and outcomes for older adults, informing health system policy and practice, and addressing inequities in access to and delivery of care. Research excellence will be assessed by the presence of research grants, publications in leading journals, invited presentations at conferences, awards, and other related accomplishments.

The successful candidate will join the Division of General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in geriatric medicine clinical activities in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.



They will also be expected to participate in the educational and relevant administrative activities of the Division.

The successful candidate must hold both MD and PhD degrees and be certified, or eligible for certification in Geriatric Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canadaor have comparable qualifications. The candidate must also hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Applicants must demonstrate an established record of scholarly achievement and excellence in research.

Academic rank, salary and contractual arrangements will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidates. Compensation will be within the usual income range for an academic geriatrician in the Province of Ontario (estimated range is $300,000-$350,000 per year), achieved through a combination of fee for service and stipends for weekly work and call shifts.

Applications will be accepted until November 17th, 2026 or until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit their letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references, to:

c/o Tracy Watkins ([email protected])

Dr. Nathan Stall

Site Lead Geriatrics, Sinai Health

Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics,

Sinai Health System and University Health Network

Dr. Richard Norman

Site Lead Geriatrics, University Health Network

Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics,

Sinai Health System and University Health Network For more information about the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, please visit our website at www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca. The Department of Medicine’s academic position descriptions can be viewed here, under the position Academic Clinician.

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📌 Assistant Professor/Clinician Scientist - Academic Geriatrician (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Toronto