Assistant/Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery

University of Toronto

Date Posted: 12/03/2025
Closing Date: 01/15/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 46312
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Surgery
Hospital Affiliation: Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Overview

• Full-time faculty position in Division of Cardiac Surgery at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto.
• Tentative start: Late 2026 or Early 2027.
• Join a division of four cardiac surgeons focused on:
  • Surgical revascularization
  • Mitral valve repair
  • Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
  • Structural heart disease
  • Cardiac surgery trials
  • Teaching excellence
• Participate in academic mandate through scholarship, education, and professional activities.
• Contribute to diversity and inclusion in clinical and academic settings.

Candidate Requirements

• Certification in cardiac surgery (Royal College of Surgeons of Canada or equivalent)
• Eligible for licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Subspecialty training in aortic surgery and structural heart disease
• MD, with eligibility or completion of Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant field
• Excellence in clinical care, academic achievements, and teaching/mentorship
• Advanced clinical training (fellowship) is an asset
• Strong record of professionalism and collaboration

Appointment: Assistant or Associate Professor – roles may be Surgeon-Scientist, Surgeon-Investigator, or Surgeon-Teacher.

Work Environment

• Fully academic cardiac surgery unit at St. Michael’s Hospital
• State-of-the-art operating theatres and dedicated cardiac/vascular ICU
• Level 1 Trauma Centre serving GTA and Southern Ontario
• Hospital part of Unity Health Toronto, network committed to care for the disadvantaged

Compensation

Estimated: $500,000 – $650,000, based on fee-for-service activity
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application Instructions

Submit directly via email (applications via “Apply Now” button will not be considered):

Contacts:

• Dr. Najma Ahmed, Surgeon-In-Chief: Najma.ahmed@unityhealth.to
• Dr. Bobby Yanagawa, Division Head: Bobby.yanagawa@unityhealth.to
• CC: Maricelle.bronilla@unityhealth.to, Executive Assistant

Required Documents:

• Letter of intent
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Names and contact info of three referees

Deadline: January 15, 2026

Department Website: Dept of Surgery, U of T

Diversity & Accessibility

• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Encouragement for applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and diverse sexual/gender identities
• Accessibility support available; contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca