Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Oncology

University of Toronto

Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (UHN) & Sinai Health System (SHS)
Date Posted: December 11, 2025
Closing Date: January 9, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 45993
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Description

The Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network (UHN) and Sinai Health System (SHS) invites applications for multiple full-time Academic Medical Oncologist positions.

We seek energetic, collaborative, and innovative physicians specializing in Medical Oncology, with major clinical site focus in:

• Thoracic Oncology
• Sarcoma
• Gynecologic (Gyne) Medical Oncology

Flexibility to include an additional minor tumor site may be considered.
Anticipated start date: March 1, 2026, or shortly thereafter.

Expectations & Responsibilities

Successful applicants will demonstrate excellence in:

Clinical Care

• Provide high-quality patient care within multidisciplinary disease-site teams.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in clinical genomics, clinical trials, supportive care, and translational research.

Academic Contributions

• Engage in research (clinical, translational, or basic science).
• Teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Contribute to the academic mission of the University of Toronto.

Candidates will be appointed in one of three UofT academic tracks:

• Clinician Investigator (CI)
• Clinician Teacher (CT)
• Clinician Quality & Innovation (CQI)

About the Program

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Sinai Health are among the world’s top comprehensive cancer programs, featuring:

• One of the largest early-phase clinical and translational research programs in gynecologic malignancies
• Internationally recognized expertise in sarcoma and thoracic cancers
• Access to state-of-the-art clinical and research infrastructure
• Strong partnership with:
  • Princess Margaret Research Institute (Genomics, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Cell Therapeutics)
  • Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (Sinai Health)

The institutions operate on a bench-to-bedside model, supporting rapid translation of discoveries into therapeutic innovation. A robust clinical trials and drug development ecosystem, including a GMP cell processing facility, further supports research excellence.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold an MD and FRCPC (or equivalent) in Medical Oncology
• Be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Demonstrate:
  • A strong record of clinical expertise
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Academic productivity relevant to appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Evidence of Excellence

• Clinician Teacher (CT): teaching innovation, curriculum development, teaching awards
• Clinician Investigator (CI): peer-reviewed research funding, publications in leading journals, scientific contributions

Compensation

• Highly competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and rank
• Contractual arrangements aligned with the qualifications and academic track of the successful applicants

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until January 9, 2026, or until all positions are filled.

Please submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three referees

Send your application to:

Dr. Natasha Leighl
Chief, Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology
c/o Michelle Williams, Business Manager
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Suite 7-826, 700 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1Z5

Phone: 416.946.2341
Fax: 416.946.2082
Email: michelle.williams@uhn.ca

⚠️ Applications submitted through the U of T “Apply Now” button will not be considered. Please follow the instructions above.

Additional Information

• Princess Margaret Cancer Centre: www.theprincessmargaret.ca
• Sinai Health: www.sinaihealth.ca
• UofT Department of Medicine: www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca

Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents, however all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Diversity & Accessibility Statements

Diversity

The University of Toronto values diversity and actively fosters an inclusive environment. Applications are strongly encouraged from:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Black and racialized persons
• Women
• Persons with disabilities
• People of diverse sexual and gender identities

We value candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Accessibility

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the University of Toronto ensures its recruitment processes are accessible.
Applicants requiring accommodations may contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca