Academic Gastrointestinal and Lung Pathologist - University Health Network (UHN)

Posting Date:Fri, 25 Feb 2022
Date to Apply By: 31 Mar 2022
Estimated Start Date: 01 Jul 2022
Address: University Health Network Laboratory Medicine Program 200 Elizabeth Street, 11th floor
City: Toronto

Academic Gastrointestinal and Lung Pathologist

The Laboratory Medicine Program of the University Health Network (UHN) is seeking an Anatomical Pathologist with diagnostic and research training/expertise in gastrointestinal and lung pathology at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor. The expected start date will be July 1st, 2022 or will be mutually agreed upon.

The candidate must demonstrate excellence in clinical, research and teaching activities in gastrointestinal and lung pathology. 

The successful candidate will join a team of subspecialty pathologists operating within a large academic laboratory medicine program at the University Health Network. The program offers diverse diagnostic expertise, excellent teaching activities, and exciting basic and clinical research activities/ opportunities.  Candidates must have or be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario and hold a Fellowship in Anatomic Pathology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. Subspecialty Fellowship training in gastrointestinal and lung pathology is required. Additional training in other subspecialties will be considered an asset as well. Responsibilities will include participating in diagnostic and consultation service for UHN and its client facilities, autopsy, as well as self-initiated and collaborative research and teaching activities. The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, with a rank commensurate with academic qualifications. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the uniform minimal level of compensation for pathologists in the Province of Ontario (currently approximately $367,000 per annum). 

The department also has a partnership with the Timmins Area Hospitals and provides laboratory service to Timmins. The successful candidate would be supported by this partnership and may be required to provide periodic onsite services in Timmins.

University Health Network is one of Canada's largest acute care teaching organizations with over 1000 beds and 7 priority programs in Advanced Medicine & Surgery, Oncology & Blood Disorders, Transplantation, Neural & Sensory Science, Heart & Circulation, Musculoskeletal Health & Arthritis, and Community & Population Health.  It maintains a major commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery, research and teaching.  University Health Network is a fully affiliated hospital of the University of Toronto.

The University of Toronto and University Health Network are strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The Search Committee will begin to consider applications received by March 31st, 2022 for shortlisting. The position will remain open until filled.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University Health Network is a major landmark in Canada’s healthcare system, and a teaching hospital of the University of Toronto.  Building on the strengths and reputations of each of our four remarkable institutions, the organization brings together the talent, resources, technology and skills that make it an international leader in healthcare. 

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a brief statement of their career plans, and the names of three references to:

Dr. Ilan Weinreb
Division Head, Anatomical Pathology
University Health Network
Laboratory Medicine Program
200 Elizabeth Street, 11th floor
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4
Fax: (416) 340-5517
E-mail: Ilan.Weinreb@uhn.ca



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Contact Name: Dr. Ilan Weinreb
Contact Address: University Health Network Laboratory Medicine Program 200 Elizabeth Street, 11th floor
Contact Email: Ilan.Weinreb@uhn.ca
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