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

Transition-Related Chest Wall and Breast Reconstruction Surgery Date Posted: December 22, 2025 Closing Date: February 28, 2026 (11:59 PM ET) Req ID: 46505 Job Category: Faculty – Clinical Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department: Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery Hospital Affiliation: Women’s College Hospital Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Appointment Start Date: April 1, 2026 Position Overview The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery at Women’s College Hospital (WCH) invites applications for an Academic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specializing in transition-related chest (top) surgery and post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. The successful candidate will play a key role in two interdisciplinary surgical programs at WCH: Transition-Related Surgery (TRS) Program, providing gender-affirming chest wall surgery Breast Cancer Program, with a focus on breast reconstruction following mastectomy The appointee will be based at Women’s College Hospital, hold a full academic appointment in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto, and maintain a cross-appointment with the University Health Network. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality surgical care in transition-related chest surgery and breast reconstruction Participate in the multidisciplinary TRS team (plastic surgery, urology, physiotherapy, social work, nursing) Contribute to leadership initiatives aimed at increasing provincial access to transition-related surgery Establish and maintain an active scholarly program aligned with clinical expertise Demonstrate excellence in teaching and research Participate in the Women’s College Hospital Department of Surgery practice plan Required Qualifications Fellowship training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Eligibility for: Appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Eligibility for appointment to the Women’s College Hospital Research Institute Strong leadership and organizational skills Master’s or PhD degree in research, education, or management Salary Estimated salary range: CAD $250,000 – $500,000 (Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and dependent on fee-for-service clinical billing.) About Women’s College Hospital Women’s College Hospital is a world-renowned academic ambulatory care hospital dedicated to women’s health and health equity. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, WCH is a national leader in innovative, patient-centered care, teaching, and research. The Division of Plastic Surgery focuses on breast reconstruction, hand surgery, and transition-related surgery. Equity, Diversity & Accessibility Women’s College Hospital and the University of Toronto are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the diversification of the academic and clinical community. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process in accordance with AODA requirements. Application Instructions Interested applicants should submit: Curriculum Vitae Names and contact information of three referees Submit applications by: February 28, 2026 Applications should be sent to: Dr. Katie Armstrong, Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery c/o Christal Malcolm Women’s College Hospital 76 Grenville St, Room 8331 Toronto, ON, Canada, M5S 1B2 ???? Email: deptofsurgery@wchospital.ca ???? Phone: 416-323-6055 ???? Fax: 416-323-6107 ⚠️ Note: This position is posted only to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button will not be considered. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Transition-Related Chest Wall and Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Date Posted: December 22, 2025
Closing Date: February 28, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Req ID: 46505
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery
Hospital Affiliation: Women’s College Hospital
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Appointment Start Date: April 1, 2026

Position Overview

The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery at Women’s College Hospital (WCH) invites applications for an Academic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specializing in transition-related chest (top) surgery and post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.

The successful candidate will play a key role in two interdisciplinary surgical programs at WCH:

Transition-Related Surgery (TRS) Program, providing gender-affirming chest wall surgery
Breast Cancer Program, with a focus on breast reconstruction following mastectomy

The appointee will be based at Women’s College Hospital, hold a full academic appointment in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto, and maintain a cross-appointment with the University Health Network.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality surgical care in transition-related chest surgery and breast reconstruction
Participate in the multidisciplinary TRS team (plastic surgery, urology, physiotherapy, social work, nursing)
Contribute to leadership initiatives aimed at increasing provincial access to transition-related surgery
Establish and maintain an active scholarly program aligned with clinical expertise
Demonstrate excellence in teaching and research
Participate in the Women’s College Hospital Department of Surgery practice plan

Required Qualifications

Fellowship training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Eligibility for:
- Appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto
- Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Eligibility for appointment to the Women’s College Hospital Research Institute
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Master’s or PhD degree in research, education, or management

Salary

Estimated salary range: CAD $250,000 – $500,000
(Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and dependent on fee-for-service clinical billing.)

About Women’s College Hospital

Women’s College Hospital is a world-renowned academic ambulatory care hospital dedicated to women’s health and health equity. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, WCH is a national leader in innovative, patient-centered care, teaching, and research. The Division of Plastic Surgery focuses on breast reconstruction, hand surgery, and transition-related surgery.

Equity, Diversity & Accessibility

Women’s College Hospital and the University of Toronto are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the diversification of the academic and clinical community. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process in accordance with AODA requirements.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit:

Curriculum Vitae
Names and contact information of three referees

Submit applications by: February 28, 2026

Applications should be sent to:
Dr. Katie Armstrong, Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
c/o Christal Malcolm
Women’s College Hospital
76 Grenville St, Room 8331
Toronto, ON, Canada, M5S 1B2

???? Email: deptofsurgery@wchospital.ca
???? Phone: 416-323-6055
???? Fax: 416-323-6107

⚠️ Note: This position is posted only to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button will not be considered.

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

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