Date Posted: 05/04/2026 Closing Date: 06/08/2026, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 47905 Job Category: Faculty - Clinical Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department: Dept of Medicine Hospital Affiliation: (none listed) Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Position Overview The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto is seeking applicants for the position of Director, Division of Nephrology. Applicants must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment as a Nephrologist at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. The term of appointment is five years, renewable once following a successful review. Effective start date will be September 1, 2026. An aspirational leader is sought to drive change and advance the academic enterprise of the Division of Nephrology over the next five years. The ideal candidate will be an internationally respected scholar and visionary leader with sophisticated interpersonal skills. They will meaningfully engage the academic leadership of the University and the affiliated teaching hospitals to build strong cross‑department and cross‑discipline collaboration, bridge diverse groups, strengthen capacity in research across disciplines, and provide strong mentorship to trainees and faculty at all stages of career. The individual will establish an overarching vision and strategic direction for the Division. The Director reports directly to the Chair of Medicine. The Division of Nephrology is an accomplished community of academic nephrologists, with over 40 full‑time members at multiple hospitals. The division consists of diverse subspecialties including home and hemodialysis, kidney/kidney‑pancreas transplantation, glomerular disease, hereditary kidney disease, geriatric and palliative renal medicine, kidney, and onco‑nephrology. With this breadth of expertise, we are proud to be able to provide outstanding clinical care, conduct groundbreaking research, and offer numerous training opportunities in nephrology. The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is at the centre of one of North America’s largest biomedical research, education, and clinical care networks, the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The Department of Medicine is one of the largest in North America, with over 900 full‑time and over 900 part‑time and adjunct faculty members, 1,000 postgraduate trainees, and 20 sub‑specialty divisions. For more information about the Department of Medicine, please visit our website at Qualifications Applicants must hold an MD degree and be eligible for certification in Nephrology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure in Ontario. The preferred hospital site for the Director’s clinical activities will be negotiated with the successful candidate and be one of the following University fully‑affiliated sites: Baycrest, Sinai Health System, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University Health Network, Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital, or Women’s College Hospital. Estimated total remuneration from all sources will be approximately $250,000 and commensurate with qualifications, experience and clinical work. Application Process Applications will be accepted until June 8, 2026 at 11:59pm. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a letter of interest, an up‑to‑date curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees to Dr. Moira Kapral, Sir John and Lady Eaton Professor and Chair of Medicine c/o Rose Langford, at Important Note CAUTION: This ad is "posted only" to the U of T 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. 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 Job Segment: Geriatric, Academic, Manager, Hospice, Healthcare, Research, Management, Education #J-18808-Ljbffr