Lecturer in Cardiology

University of Toronto

Overview

• Department: Dept of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
• Hospital Affiliation: St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health Toronto
• Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
• Position type: Faculty – Clinical, Full-time
• Academic rank: Lecturer, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
• Application deadline: 17 April 2026, 11:59 PM ET
• Expected start date: Second half of 2026

Position Description

The Department of Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital seeks a full-time academic interventional cardiologist with an appointment in one of the following categories:

• Clinician Teacher (CT)
• Clinician Educator (CE)
• Clinician Investigator (CI)
• Clinician in Quality and Innovation (CQI)

The candidate will hold an academic rank at the University of Toronto and participate in clinical, teaching, and research activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Clinical practice:

• Participate in 24/7 Primary Angioplasty/Code STEMI service.
• Attend to inpatient and outpatient cardiology, including Cardiac ICU and specialty clinics (e.g., SCAD clinic).
• Perform interventional procedures, particularly in structural heart disease and chronic total occlusion/high-risk patients.

Research & Quality Improvement:

• Lead or collaborate on clinical research projects.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Education:

• Contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs.

Qualifications

• MD degree (or equivalent).
• Eligible for certification in Cardiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Demonstrated expertise in intra-vascular imaging and/or intra-coronary physiology preferred.
• Proven academic record in education, clinical research, or quality improvement.
• Graduate degree or advanced training relevant to specialization is desirable.

Division Overview

• Division of Cardiology at St. Michael’s Hospital:
  • 25 full-time cardiologists.
  • Comprehensive care: interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, ambulatory care, cardiac ICU, and clinical teaching units.
  • Internationally recognized clinical and research programs.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience.

How to Apply

Submit the following documents to Dr. Natalie Wong, Interim Physician-in-Chief, via Jessica Comilang, DOM Recruitment Coordinator:

• One-page statement of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for four referees (2 internal, 2 external)

Mailing Address:
St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health Toronto
30 Bond Street, Room 2-468 Bond Wing
Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8

Email: Jessica.Comilang@unityhealth.to

⚠ Applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button on the job board will not be considered.

Diversity & Accessibility

• The University of Toronto values equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.
• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca if needed.

More Information:

• Department of Medicine – Academic Position Descriptions
• Department of Medicine – University of Toronto