Assistant/ Associate/ Professor - Gastrointestinal Pathology

Description

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking a faculty member at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Level with diagnostic and academic expertise in gastrointestinal pathology. The anticipated start will on January 1, 2027 or a mutually agreeable date. We are seeking an individual who values working in a collegial environment with superb clinical material and collaborations with dedicated clinical colleagues. The successful candidate will join an academic faculty with diverse diagnostic expertise, teaching responsibilities and research activities.

Mount Sinai Hospital has internationally renowned and expanding clinical and pathology programs in gastrointestinal disease (both inflammatory and neoplastic), including a pathology consultation service that is highly subscribed to by centres throughout the country. We utilize leading-edge diagnostic technologies and candidates with molecular pathology interest and/or experience would be desirable, but is not mandatory. The candidate’s responsibilities will include clinical practice in GI pathology, research, and teaching as well as administrative responsibilities as necessary.

Candidates must have a medical degree and hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Anatomical Pathology, or equivalent, and be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Fellowship training or experience in GI pathology is required. The preferred candidate must be an excellent diagnostician with a demonstrated interest in teaching and a track record in clinical or translational research. In addition, the candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Uniform Minimum Level of Compensation (UMLC) in the Province of Ontario which is currently $418,920. The UMLC program, instituted by the Ministry of Health, ensures that your total compensation package is equal to that of other Laboratory Physicians in the Province. Benefits will be provided.

Evaluation of applications will be ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a brief statement of their academic plans, and the names of three references by November 13, 2026 to:

Dr. James Conner
Section Head, Surgical Pathology
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1X5
Email: james.conner@sinaihealth.ca

Only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

As one of the largest departments of its kind, the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) has more than 400 faculty including basic scientists, pathologists, laboratory physicians and scientists. By combining research with clinical practice, we are uniquely positioned to translate new findings into reality. As a result, we are known as leaders in diagnosing and treating patients and populations, making an impact locally, nationally and internationally. For more information about the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto please visit our website at www.lmp.utoronto.ca.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.