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Lecturer/Assistant/Associate-Ophthalmologist: Cornea & External Disease Specialist

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University of Toronto
Location
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

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Lecturer/Assistant/Associate-Ophthalmologist: Cornea & External Disease Specialist

Date Posted: 01/10/2023
Closing Date: 02/24/2023, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 29228
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences
Hospital Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto (DOVS) is inviting applications for the position of Cornea & External Disease specialist with a primary appointment at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC). The appointment is a full-time clinical position with an expectation of at least 20% non-clinical work (research, teaching, and academic administration). The effective date of this appointment is September 1, 2023.

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 candidate will be required to participate in the quality improvement, education, and research committees in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

The successful candidate will provide clinical and surgical sub-specialty care in Cornea & External Disease and cataract surgery and will also participate in on-call duties in General Ophthalmology at SHSC. Up to 20% (0.2 FTE) may be spent on non-Sunnybrook/DOVS-related activities. The successful candidate will assume care of patients in an existing clinical and surgical cornea practice, and will be responsible for the acute management of ocular burns, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and other ocular surface conditions at the Ross Tilley Burn ICU. Experience in the clinical and surgical training of residents and fellows is an asset.

The successful candidate should possess research interest and aptitude as evidenced by advanced training and publication history. The candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent, have fellowship training in Cornea & External Disease, have experience in both performing corneal transplantation surgeries and in postoperative management of corneal transplantation surgeries. The candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto at the rank of Lecturer 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, surgical privileges, administrative space, and diagnostics.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees no later than February 24, 2023 to Dr. Kenneth Eng at kenneth.eng@sunnybrook.ca.

Dr. Kenneth Eng

Chief, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences

Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

Sherif El-Defrawy MD PhD FRCSC

Nanji Family Chair in Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences

Professor and Chair

Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto

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.

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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.


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Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

 

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  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Childcare subsidy;
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