The Department of
Paediatric Dentistry at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Faculty of
Dentistry, University of Toronto, is
inviting applications for the position of
Dentist-in-Chief. This is a full-time role for an academic paediatric dentist and
leader in
paediatric oral health.
The effective date
of this appointment is June 2027 but can be negotiated.
Primary
Description
Responsibilities
include full clinical practice, research, and education, and administrative
responsibilities as required by a
Department Chief. Evidence of excellence in
teaching and research is required. This role reports directly to the Chief of
Peri-Operative
Services.
Additional
Description
The successful
candidate should be a senior academic with an international
reputation who can
provide effective and collaborative leadership and vision at the hospital,
provincial, national and international levels.
The candidate must be eligible
for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Toronto
and be eligible for
certification with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of
Ontario. Candidates must obtain an appropriate Visa, if applicable.
We
are
seeking an individual whose leadership qualifications include management
proficiency, dispute resolution, communications expertise,
mentoring
capabilities, the ability to engender trust, function collaboratively with all
manner of clinical teams and administration.
Additionally, the successful
candidate will have a long-term vision for the Department which integrates with
the mission of Peri-Operative
Services, the Hospital and the University of
Toronto.
Salary will be in
the range of $200,000 to $400,000 for 40 hours per week,
commensurate with
qualifications and experience, and which will be supplemented by clinical
billing activity. Benefits include Medical,
Dental, Life, Group Insurance,
Pension, Vision. A per annum stipend, in recognition of the administrative
leadership responsibilities
associated with the Department Chief role, will be
provided. Support for relocation expenses will be offered. The position has a
potential
duration of two terms of five years each.
Department
Description
The Department of
Paediatric Dentistry at The
Hospital for Sick Children consist of 18 dental
surgeons, orthodontists and paediatric dentists, provides dental care for
children and
adolescents under 18 years whose treatment is best managed in a
multidisciplinary hospital environment. It is
integral to the Ontario Cleft
Lip and Palate Craniofacial Dental program and is
a major clinical training and research centre for the University of Toronto
Graduate
Paediatric Dentistry program. The Department also provides training to
hospital staff, community dentists, physicians and families through
affiliation
with the University of Toronto.
Hospital
Description
SickKids, located at
555 University Avenue in
downtown Toronto, is among the largest children's
hospitals in North America and has a long history of excellence in clinical
care, research
and education. It was named the number one paediatric hospital in the world
in 2025, by Newsweek magazine. SickKids is fully
affiliated with the University of Toronto and is
located adjacent to the University campus and to
numerous specialty hospitals and
biomedical research institutes.
Toronto
is a vibrant and multicultural city, widely recognized as one of the most
diverse cities in
the world, with approximately half of its residents born
outside Canada and representation from more than 250 ethnicities. This
diversity is
reflected in the city's neighbourhoods, food scene,
Michelin-starred restaurants across Toronto and the surrounding region, and
strengths in
key sectors such as life sciences, finance, information, and
communications technology. As one of the largest cities in North America,
Toronto offers a dynamic downtown, diverse neighbourhoods, strong schools, and
access to leading universities. It is regularly recognized in
global city,
travel, and liveability rankings. World-famous lake and wilderness country and
year-round outdoor recreation are easily
accessible, as are two hub airports
for regional and international travel.
Application
Process
Applications will be
accepted until October 30, 2026. Should you be interested in this opportunity,
please forward a one-page statement of interest [which
includes the names and
contact information for 3 referees] and curriculum vitae, in PDF format, via
email to:
Dr. Abhaya V.
Kulkarni
Chief,
Peri-Operative Services and Chair of the Search Committee
175 Elizabeth St,
Toronto, ON M5G 2G3
EMAIL: [contact details available in the full listing]
All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents
will be given priority.
For more information
about
the University of Toronto, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, please
visit our home page at https://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca
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 [contact details available in the full listing].
