Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Pediatrics (University of Toronto)

Date Posted: October 3, 2025 Closing Date: November 11, 2025, 11:59 PM ET Req ID: 45345 Job Category: Faculty – Clinical Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department: Department of Surgery Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description The Division of General and Thoracic Surgery within the Department of Surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Toronto invites applications for up to three permanent full-time faculty positions in pediatric surgery. The effective date of the appointment is flexible, with a tentative start in 2026. The successful candidate(s) will: Participate in the full breadth of pediatric general and thoracic surgery, including acute inpatient and outpatient care. Share in call responsibilities and service coverage, including clinics and OR allocations at SickKids and Humber River Hospital. Contribute to the education and training of clinical fellows, residents, and students. Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Show evidence of excellence in both teaching and research. Qualifications Candidates must: Hold an M.D. (or equivalent) degree. Be able to function proficiently in English. Have completed residency training in pediatric or general surgery. Possess excellent clinical and surgical skills to manage the wide range of complex pediatric surgical disorders seen at SickKids. Show commitment to working as part of high-functioning interdisciplinary teams. Subspecialty interests are desirable. Additional requirements: Eligible for academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the University of Toronto’s Department of Surgery. Demonstrated academic excellence in basic or clinical research. Candidates may be considered for appointment as Surgeon-Scientist or Surgeon-Investigator, with protected academic time. Eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or hold equivalent international certification. Eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Research & Academic Environment The successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage the multidisciplinary, clinical, and basic science facilities available at SickKids, including its world-renowned 21-story Research Institute, as well as the resources of the University of Toronto’s Department of Surgery. The Division of General and Thoracic Surgery at SickKids is internationally recognized for advancing clinical care in academic medicine. Under the leadership of Dr. Kasper Wang, this is an exciting time of growth and innovation. Compensation Base remuneration: CAD $500,000 – $550,000 per year (for 35 hours/week), plus on-call responsibilities. Billing overages will be distributed equally. Relocation support will be provided. Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit the following as a single PDF file: A one-page statement of interest, including the names and contact information of three referees. A current curriculum vitae (CV). Please send applications via email to: Dr. Kasper Wang Chair of the Search Committee 555 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8 gensurgfacultysearch@sickkids.ca Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information: Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery SickKids Research Institute Caution: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted through the U of T “Apply Now” system will not be considered. Additional Information Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that strengthens 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 with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Accessibility Statement The University is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and will provide accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact: ???? uoft.careers@utoronto.ca If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Date Posted: October 3, 2025
Closing Date: November 11, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 45345
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Surgery
Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

The Division of General and Thoracic Surgery within the Department of Surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Toronto invites applications for up to three permanent full-time faculty positions in pediatric surgery. The effective date of the appointment is flexible, with a tentative start in 2026.

The successful candidate(s) will:

Participate in the full breadth of pediatric general and thoracic surgery, including acute inpatient and outpatient care.
Share in call responsibilities and service coverage, including clinics and OR allocations at SickKids and Humber River Hospital.
Contribute to the education and training of clinical fellows, residents, and students.
Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.
Show evidence of excellence in both teaching and research.

Qualifications

Candidates must:

Hold an M.D. (or equivalent) degree.
Be able to function proficiently in English.
Have completed residency training in pediatric or general surgery.
Possess excellent clinical and surgical skills to manage the wide range of complex pediatric surgical disorders seen at SickKids.
Show commitment to working as part of high-functioning interdisciplinary teams.

Subspecialty interests are desirable.

Additional requirements:

Eligible for academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the University of Toronto’s Department of Surgery.
Demonstrated academic excellence in basic or clinical research.
- Candidates may be considered for appointment as Surgeon-Scientist or Surgeon-Investigator, with protected academic time.
Eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or hold equivalent international certification.
Eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Research & Academic Environment

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage the multidisciplinary, clinical, and basic science facilities available at SickKids, including its world-renowned 21-story Research Institute, as well as the resources of the University of Toronto’s Department of Surgery.

The Division of General and Thoracic Surgery at SickKids is internationally recognized for advancing clinical care in academic medicine. Under the leadership of Dr. Kasper Wang, this is an exciting time of growth and innovation.

Compensation

Base remuneration: CAD $500,000 – $550,000 per year (for 35 hours/week), plus on-call responsibilities.
Billing overages will be distributed equally.
Relocation support will be provided.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following as a single PDF file:

A one-page statement of interest, including the names and contact information of three referees.
A current curriculum vitae (CV).

Please send applications via email to:

Dr. Kasper Wang
Chair of the Search Committee
555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5G 1X8
gensurgfacultysearch@sickkids.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information:

Caution: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted through the U of T “Apply Now” system will not be considered.

Additional Information

Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that strengthens 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 with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Accessibility Statement
The University is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and will provide accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact:
???? uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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