University of Toronto Hiring for Associate or Full Professor – The J Gerald Scott / David G Whitmore Chair in Haematology Research at St. George (Downtown Toronto) Full Time

Associate or Full Professor – The J. Gerald Scott / David G. Whitmore Chair in Haematology Research

Date Posted: 06/16/2023
Closing Date: 07/24/2023, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 32032
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: UHN – Princess Margaret Hospital
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The University Health Network’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre’s Division of Medical Oncology and Haematology/Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications to fill The J. Gerald Scott/David G. Whitmore Chair in Haematology Research. The successful applicant will be a scientist, clinician-scientist or clinician researcher from a relevant health care discipline at the academic rank of Associate Professor or higher. The Chair will be responsible for continuing to lead their own research across UHN, while developing a centre-wide clinical and research agenda in thrombosis.

The objective of this position is to foster academic programs and research with the aim of improving discoveries, clinical outcomes, care delivery or patient outcomes in Haematology. We are seeking candidates who have an excellent track record of leadership in Haematology and expertise in thrombosis.

The candidate must exhibit relevant research qualifications and demonstrate a proven capacity for innovation, integration and collaboration. Applicants must hold an MD degree, be a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Haematology Specialist or be eligible for certification in the RCPSC and licensure in Ontario.

The Chair will be appointed for an initial five-year term with renewal for a subsequent five-year term upon successful review of the research program. No further extensions will be considered. The Chair will be expected to maintain an extramurally funded research program that meets the highest standards as evidenced by publications, grants and other appropriate objective measures of achievement.

This posting will be closed on July 24, 2023.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, as well as a description of their research interests and program, highlighting leadership experience or potential, as well as the names and contact information of three referees to:

Dr. Amit M. Oza
Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
Head, Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology
Dr. A. Keith Stewart
Director, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
VP Cancer, University Health Network
E-mail: [email protected]

When emailing, please use the subject line: Scott-Whitmore Chair in Haematology Research

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The Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto is one of the oldest and largest in North America with over 700 full-time faculty members distributed across six fully affiliated teaching hospitals and the University campus. The Department is comprised of 20 Divisions, and approximately 800 postgraduate trainees and fellows. It is the largest research entity in Canada supported by more than $170 million in research funds. For more information about the Department of Medicine, please visit our website. .buttontextd6a9b85c9313a8cb a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontextd6a9b85c9313a8cb a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #25355a !important; outline: none !important; }

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

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 [email protected].

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