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Assistant Dean, Primary Care Education

Department: School of Medicine
Position supervisor: Dean
Contract length: 5 year term
Hours of work per week: .6 FTCE
Position type: Clinical Faculty
Rate of pay:  $1200 daily

About the School of Medicine

It’s time to transform medical education. Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine is being designed to shift the paradigm of healthcare delivery and improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities. With a community-driven, intentionally inclusive approach, the new school will train doctors whose cultural awareness and humility are as crucial as their medical skills.

Led by Dr. Teresa M. Chan, a forward-thinking educational leader, TMU’s School of Medicine will draw on the university’s commitment to community, equity, and innovation to address rapidly changing healthcare needs. The school will train a new generation of physicians who are ready to learn, to adapt, and ultimately to be agents of change.

Work across the School of Medicine will be supported by its Section of Community, Culture and Belonging to ensure a focus on Black community health, Indigenous community health, anti-racism (including anti-Black racism, anti-Asian racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia), anti-ableism, disability inclusion and universal design, anti-homophobia and transphobia, to create a positive health environment for LGBTQ2SI+, and to serve and work in partnership with historically under-represented and under-served communities as a positive space.

Brampton/Peel and its surrounding communities, are part of the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit.  We acknowledge that these lands are also the shared space of Anishinabek, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Ojibway/Chippewa and Métis peoples.

We honour the Indigenous peoples who cared for this land for thousands of years before us, and commit to valuing the Two Row Wampum. This Living Treaty represents settlers and Indigenous peoples moving forward together, in parallel, respecting each other’s ways of being, knowing and doing.

We honour the Dish with One Spoon Treaty, and in this spirit we strive to treat the land and people of our community with mutual respect, taking only what we need and sharing what is available to ensure sustainability for those that follow us.

The opportunity

The Assistant Dean, Primary Care Education (Asst. Dean, PCE) is a member of the Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) School of Medicine (SoM) clinical faculty, overseeing and directing the Family Medicine and Enhanced Skills Residency Programs. 

Committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Anti-Racism & Reconciliation, Decolonization, and Indigenous Resurgence (EDIAA-RDIR), the Asst. Dean, PCE shares responsibility with the SoM senior management team in the overall strategic planning, development, and delivery of the Family Medicine and Enhanced Skills Programs. 

The Assistant Dean also ensures alignment with accreditation standards of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and develops primary care training capacity in collaboration with the Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), and Distributed Medical Education (DME) programs. 

Qualifications

Minimum level of education and specialty/discipline required

  • Completion of a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree, preferably with advanced qualifications in medical education or healthcare measurement (e.g., MSc or MEd). A Diplomate in the Clinician Educator Area of Focused Competence will be considered equivalent to master’s level qualification.

Minimum number of years and type/area of experience required

  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in their field with evidence of administrative responsibilities in a medical school educational activity.
  • At least five (5) years of relevant experience as a practicing Family Physician, preferably with a background in delivering medical education and clinical faculty development.
  • Hold or be eligible to hold an appointment at a TMU medicine-affiliated clinical partner institution or academic health centre.
  • Must hold or be eligible for an appointment to the TMU Clinical Faculty at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor or higher.

Required certifications, designation or licenses to complete the key responsibilities of the position

  • All candidates must be certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
  • Must hold a licence to practise medicine in Ontario from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) within one year of starting the role.

Required skills and demonstrated knowledge

  • Advanced training, expertise, and/or demonstrated leadership experience focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within the educational or health care setting.
  • Effective administrative and leadership responsibilities in either medical education or health care.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Canadian medical schools and the Canadian medical profession, including medical education innovations and relevant university programs;
  • Comprehensive understanding of various medical disciplines and professional associations;
  • Evidence of prior national or international-level scholarship in medical education, preferably in faculty development;
  • Overall knowledge of the post-secondary system in Ontario and abroad, supporting a global perspective on educational practices;
  • Strong educational technology skills for developing and supporting innovative educational approaches;
  • Superior conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent oral and written communication abilities;
  • Deep knowledge of the principles and theory of adult education at local, national, and international levels;
  • Commitment to applying EDIA & RDIR principles in practice, demonstrating the ability to integrate diverse perspectives and experiences using an intersectional approach;
  • Ability to engage in and facilitate difficult conversations, especially related to diversity and inclusion;
  • Knowledge of best practices for strategic program planning and implementation, supporting effective educational program management;
  • Agility in handling multiple projects and assignments, planning, managing, and evaluating programs simultaneously while maintaining strong time management and decision-making skills;
  • Effective presentation skills, comfortable delivering presentations to various group sizes;
  • Creativity, strategic thinking, and innovation, with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

In addition to the above, candidates and incumbents must demonstrate the following TMU Leadership Competencies:

  • Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviours aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values;
  • Builds Relationships of Trust and Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships;
  • Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential and valued for their differences;
  • Demonstrates Organisational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments by using sound judgement, diplomacy and tact;
  • Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.

Physical Effort

  • This position requires routine physical activity most of the time. The incumbent is frequently using a computer/technology while composing and preparing reports, documents and letters for extended periods of time. Physical movement may also be required for extended periods of time while participating in special events.

Working Conditions

  • The majority of the incumbent's time is spent in an office environment, but they may be asked to attend/run meetings in an online setting and/or in clinical spaces. The incumbent is required to meet multiple and conflicting deadlines on a regular ongoing basis. 
  • The incumbent may be required to periodically travel for meetings or program delivery.

How to apply - Deadline to Apply January 6, 2025

 (google form) CLICK HERE TO APPLY (external link)  if you have any technical difficulties applying via this link. Please send all pertinent  information to deanofmedicine@torontomu.ca

  • Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations. Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada

About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, with 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning and distinguished by a professionally focussed curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city-building through its award-winning architecture.

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current Academic Plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of “Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Anti-Racism & Reconciliation, Decolonization, and Indigenous Resurgence (EDIAA-RDIR) and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and  2SLGBTQ+ people.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead at james13@torontomu.ca. 
  • Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the Accessibility and Human Rights websites.
  • Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Ahmed Ahmed [a.ahmed@torontomu.ca], Interim Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion.
  • For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the application please contact medicine@torontomu.ca.
  • Clinical Faculty requiring accommodations can access support via TMU Workplace Wellness: https://www.torontomu.ca/human-resources/askhr/workplace-wellbeing-services/