Lecturer/Assistant Professor - Academic Head & Neck Radiologist - JDMI
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- Toronto, ON
- $200,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Closing Date: 04/27/2026, 11:59PM ET OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Req ID: 47415
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medical Imaging
Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network (UHN) & Sinai Health System (SHS)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: YesDescription:The Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI) and the Department of Medical Imaging at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto are inviting applications for a full-time Academic Head and Neck Radiologist to join the newly established Division of Head and Neck Imaging, Canada's first and only dedicated division of its kind. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing, high-impact specialty within one of the largest and most academically active imaging departments in the country with primary sites including the University Health Network, Sinai Health System, and Women's College Hospital. The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. The position will start on July 1, 2026, or a date mutually agreed.Established in October 2024, the Division of Head and Neck Imaging provides 24/7 diagnostic head and neck imaging coverage across multiple academic hospitals within Toronto, Ontario. We actively participate in numerous interdisciplinary clinical programs throughout the JDMI enterprise, including at the largest volume cancer centre in the country with
30 clinical colleagues in the Head and Neck Cancer Group. We offer robust educational training to residents and fellows and are actively expanding our clinical, educational, and research missions.The successful candidate will:
- Provide expert interpretation of complex head and neck imaging, supporting a multidisciplinary cancer care model.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary clinical care, working alongside leading head and neck surgeons, oncologists, and radiation medicine teams.
- Participate in after-hours coverage (current call model is 1:4), sharing the weekday and weekend responsibilities in a small, high-performing team.
- Actively contribute to research and scholarly activity, ideally through original publications and collaborative projects with radiation oncology and surgical teams.
- Be passionate about education, supervising and mentoring residents, fellows, and rotating trainees across specialties.
- Demonstrate high emotional intelligence, collegiality, and effective communication skills.
- Have the potential and interest to become a future leader in head and neck radiology at the local and national/international level.
- The academic position description will be assigned based on the candidate's teaching or research strengths.
- Hold a MD degree or equivalent and be board-certified or board eligible in Diagnostic Radiology from the RCPSC, or an international organization that recognizes medical specialists.
- Eligible for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
- Eligible for academic appointment at the University of Toronto at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor.
- Successful completion of at least one year of a dedicated Head and Neck Imaging fellowship training in a high-volume head and neck cancer center.
- Must be actively involved in head and neck research, with a proven track record of scholarly activity, such as conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, or clinical audits.
- Strong clinical skills in interpreting complex CT and MRI studies of the head and neck, particularly in oncologic imaging.
- Demonstrated experience participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards (e.g., HN MCC, Thyroid MCC, OFMS, Orbit, Skull Base).
- Prior Canadian clinical experience is preferred, particularly in a tertiary academic or oncology setting.
- Interest in future leadership roles and contribution to succession planning within the division.
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Minimum of three letters of reference
Dr. Heidi Schmidt, Department Head and JDMI Program Medical Director,
JDMI (University Health Network, Sinai Health, and Women's College Hospital)Address:
c/o Sylvia Aceti
585 University Avenue, PMB 1-284,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2N2,or by email toFor more information about our Department, please visit and .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 StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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 .