Lecturer in Neurology (University of Toronto)

Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto Department of Medicine – St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto Date Posted: December 8, 2025 Closing Date: January 12, 2026, 11:59 PM ET Req ID: 46299 Job Category: Faculty – Clinical Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Hospital Affiliation: Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital Position Description The Department of Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, in partnership with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, invites applications for a full-time academic Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist. The successful candidate will be eligible for a full-time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor, with an academic position description of Clinician Teacher (CT). Expected start date: July 1, 2026, or thereafter. Qualifications Applicants must: Hold an MD and have, or be eligible for, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Neurology. Be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). Have completed 1–2 years of neuromuscular fellowship training. Demonstrate strong clinical skills in ambulatory EMG and neuromuscular medicine. Have interest in myasthenia gravis (welcomed but not required). Be willing to provide care across the full spectrum of neuromuscular disease. Participate in general neurology call and ward duties, proportional to colleagues. Show excellence and commitment to clinical education required for the Clinician Teacher (CT) track (see Table 2 at: https://deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/clinical-faculty-academic-appointments#Clinicalfacultyapptcategories). Responsibilities Provide clinical care in neuromuscular and EMG ambulatory settings. Participate in inpatient and call duties as part of the General Neurology Group. Contribute actively to education programs at SMH–UHT and the University of Toronto. Potentially serve as Residency Site Director for a 2–4-year term. Engage with a team of 24 academic neurologists renowned for clinical research, education, and quality improvement. Report to the Head, Division of Neurology, St. Michael’s Hospital. Compensation Estimated remuneration will be commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience. Application Instructions Applications will be accepted until January 12, 2026. Interested candidates should submit: A one-page statement of interest Curriculum Vitae Names and contact information of three referees to: Dr. Natalie Wong Interim Physician-in-Chief Attn: Jessica Comilang, Administrative Assistant St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health Toronto 30 Bond Street, Room 2-468 Bond Wing Toronto, ON M5B 1W8 Email: Jessica.comilang@unityhealth.to Important: Applications submitted through the “Apply Now” button on the posting page will not be considered. About Unity Health Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital Unity Health Toronto—comprising Providence, St. Joseph’s, and St. Michael’s—is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks. St. Michael’s Hospital is a downtown Toronto teaching and research hospital known for excellence in: Neurosurgery Complex cardiac & cardiovascular care Trauma Diabetes & osteoporosis care Minimally invasive surgery Care for marginalized and disadvantaged communities It is home to the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, supporting world-class research and education across 29 academic disciplines. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion The University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital are committed to: Equity, diversity, and inclusion Accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Supporting applicants who require accommodations (contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca) Encouraging applications from equity-seeking groups Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Department of Medicine – St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto

Date Posted: December 8, 2025
Closing Date: January 12, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 46299
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Hospital Affiliation: Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital

Position Description

The Department of Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, in partnership with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, invites applications for a full-time academic Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist.
The successful candidate will be eligible for a full-time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor, with an academic position description of Clinician Teacher (CT).

Expected start date: July 1, 2026, or thereafter.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

Hold an MD and have, or be eligible for, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Neurology.
Be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
Have completed 1–2 years of neuromuscular fellowship training.
Demonstrate strong clinical skills in ambulatory EMG and neuromuscular medicine.
Have interest in myasthenia gravis (welcomed but not required).
Be willing to provide care across the full spectrum of neuromuscular disease.
Participate in general neurology call and ward duties, proportional to colleagues.
Show excellence and commitment to clinical education required for the Clinician Teacher (CT) track (see Table 2 at: https://deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/clinical-faculty-academic-appointments#Clinicalfacultyapptcategories).

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care in neuromuscular and EMG ambulatory settings.
Participate in inpatient and call duties as part of the General Neurology Group.
Contribute actively to education programs at SMH–UHT and the University of Toronto.
Potentially serve as Residency Site Director for a 2–4-year term.
Engage with a team of 24 academic neurologists renowned for clinical research, education, and quality improvement.
Report to the Head, Division of Neurology, St. Michael’s Hospital.

Compensation

Estimated remuneration will be commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience.

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted until January 12, 2026.

Interested candidates should submit:

A one-page statement of interest
Curriculum Vitae
Names and contact information of three referees

to:

Dr. Natalie Wong
Interim Physician-in-Chief
Attn: Jessica Comilang, Administrative Assistant
St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health Toronto
30 Bond Street, Room 2-468 Bond Wing
Toronto, ON M5B 1W8
Email: Jessica.comilang@unityhealth.to

Important: Applications submitted through the “Apply Now” button on the posting page will not be considered.

About Unity Health Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital

Unity Health Toronto—comprising Providence, St. Joseph’s, and St. Michael’s—is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks.
St. Michael’s Hospital is a downtown Toronto teaching and research hospital known for excellence in:

Neurosurgery
Complex cardiac & cardiovascular care
Trauma
Diabetes & osteoporosis care
Minimally invasive surgery
Care for marginalized and disadvantaged communities

It is home to the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, supporting world-class research and education across 29 academic disciplines.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital are committed to:

Equity, diversity, and inclusion
Accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Supporting applicants who require accommodations (contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca)
Encouraging applications from equity-seeking groups