Assistant/Associate Professor Uveitis Ophthalmologist

The Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto (DOVS) is inviting applications for the position of Uveitis Ophthalmologist.  The appointment is for a full-time clinical position with an expectation of at least 20% non-clinical work (research, teaching, and academic administration). The expected start date is July 1, 2024, or another mutually agreeable date thereafter.

 

The candidate will participate in the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows and will add to the body of knowledge through original research. The successful candidate will provide clinical sub-specialty care in uveitis ophthalmology and will also participate in on-call duties. The successful candidate will assume care of patients in an existing clinical practice.

 

The successful candidate should possess research interest and aptitude as evidenced by advanced fellowship training and publication history. The candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent, have fellowship training in uveitis. The candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto at the rank of assistant professor or higher. The candidate must currently hold or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. This position is resourced with clinic space.

 

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees no later than Dec. 1st, 2023  to Dr. Peter Kertes at pkertes@KensingtonHealth.org.

 

CAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the UofT affiliated hospital job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the "Apply Now" button on this page will NOT be considered for this position.

 

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.

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