Associate or Full Professor – AbbVie Chair in Ethnodermatology

Associate or Full Professor – AbbVie Chair in Ethnodermatology

Date Posted: 05/09/2025
Closing Date: 06/13/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 42796
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation:
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is seeking applications for the inaugural AbbVie Chair in Ethnodermatology. The successful candidate will either currently hold, or be eligible to hold, a full-time clinical faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Toronto. The Chair term is five-years, renewable once for a second 5-year term. The tentative start date of this appointment is July 1, 2025 or as mutually agreed upon. The AbbVie Chair in Ethnodermatology was established with the purpose of advancing education and research in the area Ethnodermatology, an emerging field of dermatology that explores the intersection of dermatologic health, skin biology, ethno-racial diversity, and medical education for populations historically underserved/studied in the field of dermatology. The successful candidate will be a nationally recognized academic physician with expertise in clinical or basic science discovery; educational scholarship; or other areas of scholarship in the field of Ethnodermatology. The chairholder will provide mentorship to medical learners across the spectrum of the clinical division with which they are associated but will also provide leadership and guidance for all faculty and trainees in developing practices that broaden capacity and knowledge in the field of Ethnodermatology. The candidate will have demonstrated a record of excellence in academic productivity and leadership. Consideration will be given to the applicant’s record of scholarly activity (including grants, peer-reviewed publications, program development, collaborations with organizations nationally and internationally, supervision of medical learners, graduate students and fellows) and contributions to their field. The Chair holder will also have a record of sustained excellence in teaching and mentorship. Additionally, they will bring with them strong administrative, collaborative leadership, and interpersonal skills. The successful clinical academic candidate must hold an MD degree and have, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The endowed chair will support academic activities of the chair holder, which may include salary support, research operations, and relevant educational events. Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter, and the names and contact information of three referees to: dom.research@utoronto.ca; or by mail to: Research Administrator, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, C. David Naylor Building, 6 Queen’s Park Crescent West, Third Floor, Toronto, ON, M5S 3H2 Clinical activities and related compensation, if applicable, will be negotiated with the relevant Department and Division heads. Applications will be accepted until June 13, 2025, or until the position is filled. 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. .buttontextd6a9b85c9313a8cb a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontextd6a9b85c9313a8cb a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #25355a !important; outline: none !important; }

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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