The Department of Surgery,
University of Toronto is conducting a search for the Chair of its Division of
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. The successful candidate must
have an established record of scholarly achievement and be eligible for appointment
at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. This
appointment is for a five-year term, with the possibility of renewal for a
second five-year term after review. The effective date of this appointment is
September 1, 2024, but can be flexible, depending on the
candidate’s circumstances.
The Division of Plastic,
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery has 77 faculty members, spanning five
fully affiliated teaching hospitals and four community affiliated teaching
hospitals and currently has 23 residents and 22 fellows. The Division Chair is responsible
for all teaching and research aspects of the academic program. As they also
play a central coordinating role in recruitment for clinical care and
overseeing the overall well-being and professional culture within the
University Division, the Division Chair will be expected to set aside dedicated
time for this position.
The successful candidate
will possess prior leadership experience in hospital-based, University, or has
organized plastic and reconstructive surgery programs and has an established
record of scholarly achievement. The successful candidate will have proven
success as a positive role model and mentor in the surgical community. Evidence
of excellence in teaching, research, and administration is required.
The preferred hospital site
for the Chair’s clinical activities is to be negotiated with the successful
candidate, should they be an external candidate. Candidates must be eligible
for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
(or hold international equivalent), and licensure with the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
The successful candidate
will receive a stipend from the University Department of Surgery, which, in
addition to their fee-for-service earnings and hospital-based support, will
comprise an annual gross income of approximately $400,000 - $600,000.
Interested candidates
should submit their CV, contact information of three referees and a
letter of intent by May 22, 2024 to Dr. Carol Swallow, R S McLaughlin Professor
and Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto at carol.swallow@utoronto.ca. The letter of intent
should provide a synopsis of scholarly and leadership activities as well as a
statement regarding their approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
initiatives.
For more information about
the Temerty Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgery, visit our home page at http://surgery.utoronto.ca.
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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.