Assistant/ Associate/ Professor - Genitourinary Pathologist

Description

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, an academic teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, is seeking a permanent Genitourinary Pathologist to join the Division of Anatomic Pathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Molecular Diagnostics (LMMD), Precision Diagnostics and Therapeutics Program. The successful candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the University of Toronto. The start date will be September 1, 2027, or as mutually agreed on.

We are seeking a physician who will foster excellence in Genitourinary pathology, education and research at the hospital. The qualified applicant shall hold a medical degree and relevant Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent, a clinical fellowship in GU pathology and be eligible for medical licensure in the Province of Ontario. As a major cancer centre, the candidate will have clinical responsibilities in the area of Genitourinary pathology. Demonstrated ability in research with a record of publications and presentations would be an asset. Other duties include participating in on-call coverage, frozen sections and autopsy service. A fully accredited Anatomic Pathology residency program is in place and teaching of residents, fellows and medical students is expected. English is the primary language of work.

The successful candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the uniform minimal level of compensation for laboratory physicians in the Province of Ontario ($418,000 per annum).

Members of the Division of Anatomic Pathology at Sunnybrook will participate in teaching, research and quality improvement activities. The Division enjoys close and dynamic interactions with the other Divisions of the Department including hematopathology, molecular, transfusion medicine, microbiology and biochemistry.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to the Chair of the Search Committee:

Dr Michelle Downes MD FRCPC
Head, Division of Anatomic Pathology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
2075 Bayview Avenue, Room B2-04
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5.
Please send applications to michelle.downes@sunnybrook.ca
Cc: lesley.nicholson@sunnybrook.ca

The Search Committee will consider applications received by December 1, 2026 for shortlisting. The position will remain open until filled. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

As one of the largest departments of its kind, the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) has more than 450 faculty including basic scientists, pathologists, laboratory physicians and scientists. By combining research with clinical practice, we are uniquely positioned to translate new findings into reality. As a result, we are known as leaders in diagnosing and treating patients and populations, making an impact locally, nationally and internationally. For more information about the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto please visit our website at www.lmp.utoronto.ca.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre plays a leadership role in the Ontario Health Teams system and in caring for its North Toronto community and beyond through eleven comprehensive care programs: Holland Bone & Joint; Hurvitz Brain Sciences; Odette Cancer; Dan Women & Babies; Schulich Heart Centre; Tory Trauma; St. John’s Rehabilitation; Precision Diagnostics and Therapeutics Program; Integrated Surgical; Veterans; and Integrated Community.

Discovery is facilitated by the Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI), one of the fastest growing hospital-based research enterprises in Canada with over 300 scientists in basic and applied research conducting >$100 million in research each year. Of note, Laboratory Medicine forms a major pillar of the Sunnybrook strategic plan targeting personalized and precise treatment whereby predictive and therapeutic technologies are being utilized in physical and biological sciences to invent the future of healthcare.

On the teaching front, Sunnybrook is committed to high quality inter-professional education and is the home of the University of Toronto Peters Boyd Academy for undergraduate medical education. Sunnybrook also features postgraduate and fellowship training with an outstanding reputation for delivering rewarding educational experiences to more than 5,000 student learners from over thirty health disciplines, including 1,300 residents and fellows per year. To learn more about Sunnybrook, please visit our home page.

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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.