Medicine - Assistant or Associate Dean (Equity & Social Accountability)

Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!

At Simon Fraser University's School of Medicine (SoM), we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community and with our partners (the Fraser Health Authority, the First Nations Health Authority, and the Divisions of Family Practice) will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance Truth and Reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role
The School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Dean, Equity & Social Accountability (ESA). The position will be appointed at the Assistant or Associate Dean level, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The appointment will be for a 3-year term, renewable, with an underlying faculty position. The underlying faculty position will be made at the appropriate rank and category, commensurate with experience. To be eligible to hold the underlying faculty position, candidates are expected to be able to contribute to teaching, service, and scholarship related to medical education and/or medical research. Alternative appointment arrangements (such as half-time) may also be considered to facilitate other commitments candidates may have.

The salary for the successful applicant will depend on the rank, category of appointment, and experience of the candidate, as well as the proration of the salary depending on other commitments (e.g. clinical practice hours) outside of academic work.

The compensation for the successful applicant includes a base salary for the underlying academic appointment which is prorated for the time commitment, plus an administrative stipend. A reasonable combined compensation estimate for a full-time appointment to the Assistant Dean level would be $156,000 - $220,000 while a reasonable combined compensation estimate for a full-time appointment at the Associate Dean level would be $210,000 - $250,000.

This position reports to the Dean, School of Medicine.

The School will appoint a candidate at either the Assistant or Associate Dean rank with the following expectations:

Assistant Dean: Meets required qualifications and shows promise and potential for assuming a leadership role. Locally/regionally recognized in their field. The Assistant Dean will be responsible for monitoring and managing the School's commitment to equity and social accountability in its programs.

Associate Dean: Meets or exceeds required qualifications and assets, with at least 3 years of experience in a faculty leadership role. Provincially/nationally recognized in their field. The Associate Dean will be responsible for advancing long-term strategies for equity and social accountability across the School and its programs, will become a member of the SoM Executive team and participate in broader SoM strategic decision-making processes, and serve on pan-University meetings of Associate Deans.

Key Areas of Involvement
The Assistant/Associate Dean, ESA is responsible for promoting and advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and social accountability within the School of Medicine. In fulfilling this mandate, the Assistant/Associate Dean works in close collaboration with the Dean, the Associate Dean, Indigenous Health (ADIH), and the executive leadership team of the School. The specific areas of involvement include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing strategies, goals, objectives and metrics for tracking progress, continuous improvement, and achieving excellence in equity, diversity, and inclusion within the School of Medicine’s medical education programs;
• Collaborating with the ADIH and Indigenous communities to embed Indigenous knowledge systems in the School’s medical education programs;
• Leading initiatives to advance social accountability in medical education, with a focus on equity in primary care environments;
• Ensuring the School of Medicine meets its social accountability obligations and the priority health concerns of the populations served by the School through its policies and practices, as well as admissions, curricular content, and types and locations of educational experiences;
• Providing mentorship and support to learners and faculty in areas related to equity, diversity, and inclusion and social accountability;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of EDI and Social Accountability initiatives and programs through specific outcome measures;
• Collaborating with SFU’s central Equity Office to ensure the alignment of the School of Medicine with the institutional EDI framework and consistent with SFU’s value of equity and belonging as stated in “What’s Next: The SFU Strategy”;
• Contributing and developing programming on Inclusive Excellence consistent with SFU’s material for faculty members’ continuing professional development programming; and,
• Undertaking duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Dean.

Qualifications & Experience:
Required

• D. (Doctor of Medicine) or Master’s Degree/PhD* in a field related to public health, health sciences or education with significant experience in health care environments.
• Excellent knowledge and lived experience of supporting individuals from diverse populations from equity-deserving groups recognizing the diversity of experience based on gender identity, sexuality, race, age, class, family status, disability, Indigeneity, immigration status, language, religion, national or ethnic origin, and intersecting identities in health care environments (with a preference for primary care environments).
• Experience leading and facilitating anti-oppression and systemic decolonization efforts; and/or EDI initiatives within medical education or health care environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead EDI training and development programs, including experience developing an evaluation framework for those programs.
• Ability to advocate for and address the social and environmental determinants of health that result in health inequities and the systemic exclusion of equity-deserving groups in health care systems, practices and procedures.
• Ability to advocate for historically marginalized and/or under-represented faculty, staff, and students and active pursuit of the goals of Indigenization and reconciliation and continued delivery of the Report of the SFU Aboriginal Reconciliation Council (ARC).
• Direct teaching experience with medical
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups and
• Excellent knowledge of culturally safe and trauma-informed approaches and best practices in health care environments.

Additional Assets

• Preference will be given to those with experience in primary care and/or in the fields of public or population health.
• Proficiency in more than one language is considered a valuable asset, enhancing our ability to serve diverse communities and foster inclusive engagement.
• Eligibility to hold a license to practice medicine in British Columbia is
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and guidelines for medical

*Credentials verification will be required.

Please apply to the position via e-mail to [email protected] with the following documents as attachments:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover Letter – stating interest and accomplishments
• Names and contact details of three (3) references

SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applications received by July 14, 2025 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on July 15, 2025 but will remain open until the position is filled.

About SFU
Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff and our community. SFU is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [email protected].

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