Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Academic Cardiac Electrophysiologist
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is inviting applications for the position of Academic Cardiac Electrophysiologist. This Full-Time position will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto with a position description as a Clinician Investigator, Clinician Teacher or Clinician in Quality Improvement at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. It is expected that the position will be 50% clinical and 50% related to research, teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and/or creative professional activities. Expected start date is August 1, 2025, or another mutually agreeable date thereafter.
The successful candidate will have expertise in complex EP ablation, clinical EP, and device implantation as evidenced by completion of an advanced EP fellowship(s) and relevant work experience. Research excellence will be assessed by the presence of research grants, publications in leading journals, invited presentations at significant conferences, awards, accolades and other related accomplishments. Teaching experience will be measured by the presence of a strong track record of interests and excellence in resident and fellow education, formal training in teaching methodology, awards, leadership as a clinical educator and other relevant experience. Expertise in Quality improvement will be measured by the presence of formal training in quality improvement, and a track record of successful initiatives, leadership, awards and/or publications.
The successful applicant will join the Electrophysiology group, which is currently comprised of 5 full-time Electrophysiologists, and be part of the Division of Cardiology which is one of the largest divisions within the Department of Medicine with 21 full-time cardiologists. As a major provider of tertiary and quaternary cardiac services, the Division of Cardiology serves as a regional cardiac referral centre for many complex cardiac procedures. Responsibilities will include excellence in clinical care of both in-patients and out-patients, liaison with primary care, supervision of trainees in clinical care setting, formal teaching and scholarly achievements.
The successful candidate must hold an MD degree; have or be eligible for certification in Cardiology/Internal Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and have or be eligible for licensure to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Estimated remuneration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience. Anticipated remuneration will be >$500,000 per annum. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association through which clinical billings and benefits will be administered. The candidate will be able to participate in the department's group medical, dental and life insurance benefit plans.
Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2025. Please forward: (i) a letter of interest, that includes a statement on how you have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in your academic and scholarly work (ii) your curriculum vitae and (iii) names and contact information of three (3) referees to:
Dr. Harindra Wijeysundera, Division Head, Cardiology Division
c/o Halleh Rezvany
Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Room D408, 2075 Bayview Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4N 3M5
or by e-mail to: halleh.rezvany@sunnybrook.ca
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) is an academic health sciences centre located in Toronto, Ontario. It is a world leader in trauma care, emergency and critical care, brain sciences, heart and stroke disorders, high-risk maternal and fetal care and musculoskeletal care. Both SHSC and the University of Toronto are among the top 100 employers in Canada.
The Department of Medicine is committed to excellence in clinical care, education and research. Department members have excellent opportunities for educational and research endeavors with protected time for scholarly activities to ensure rewarding, fulfilling career development.
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