Associate / Full Professor - Robert and Dorothy Pitts Chair in Acute Care and Emergency Medicine

University of Toronto

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Expert Level
Research & Development
Healthcare
Toronto

Requirements

The successful candidate must currently hold a full-time academic appointment (Status Only) at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and an Active Employee Scientist appointment at Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital.
The candidate must not concurrently hold an endowed chair or comparable award.
Applicants will be evaluated by an Appointments Committee according to University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital policies.
Consideration will be given to the applicant’s record of scholarly activity (including but not limited to grants, peer-reviewed publications, program development, collaborations with organizations nationally and internationally, supervision of graduate students and fellows, teaching) and contributions to the field.
Professionalism and contributions to St. Michael’s Hospital and the Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science/Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (KRCBS/LKSKI) will also be considered.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a 2-page outline of their proposed academic program during the next 5 years (including research productivity, training activities and academic prominence), and contact information for 3 referees.
CAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized scientist with the ability to lead a world-class research program related to acute care, emergency, or critical care medicine that aligns with the strategic priorities of Unity Health Toronto.
Professionalism and contributions to St. Michael’s Hospital and the Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science/Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (KRCBS/LKSKI) will also be considered.
The endowed chair will provide approximately $120,000 year, which will be used to offset the salary support of the incumbent.
Any remaining funds may be used to support the academic activities and/or interests of the incumbent, which may include research operations and education events.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline is December 2, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.

What is the tentative start date for the appointment?

The tentative start date for the appointment is December 1, 2024, or shortly thereafter.

What are the ranks of applicants that are accepted for this position?

Applicants must currently hold a full-time academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Can someone holding another endowed chair apply for this position?

No, the candidate must not concurrently hold an endowed chair or comparable award.

What kind of funding is associated with this endowed chair?

The endowed chair will provide approximately $120,000 per year, which will be used to offset the salary support of the incumbent and may also support academic activities and interests.

What materials are required for the application?

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a 2-page outline of their proposed academic program for the next 5 years, and contact information for 3 referees.

Where do I send my application?

Applications must be sent via email to Dr. Ori D. Rotstein at Ori.Rotstein@unityhealth.to and copied to Elizabeth Huggins at Elizabeth.Huggins@unityhealth.to.

Is there a consideration for career interruptions in the evaluation process?

Yes, the search committee has been instructed to give careful consideration to career interruptions due to personal circumstances during their assessments.

What are the main areas of research the successful candidate should focus on?

The successful candidate should lead a research program related to acute care, emergency, or critical care medicine that aligns with the strategic priorities of Unity Health Toronto.

Will applicants be evaluated based on their teaching contributions?

Yes, contributions to teaching, as well as scholarly activity and professional development, will be considered in the evaluation process.

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