Senior Director, Clinical Education

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, and inclusion 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. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

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.

About the School of Medicine
It’s time to transform medical education. Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine will be designed from the ground up 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.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Education to join the School of Medicine! Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this new leadership role provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the Clinical Education portfolio within TMU’s School of Medicine (SoM), in collaboration with the Vice Dean, Clinical Education, and senior academic leadership. Working closely with Associate and Assistant Deans, clinical faculty leaders, and administrative teams, this role will develop a strategic and overarching framework for the growth, creation, delivery, quality, and continuous improvement of all academic and clinical education initiatives across the portfolio.

The Senior Director provides high-level direction and leadership to Directors and Managers in the Learner Affairs Unit, Recruitment and Admissions Unit, Clinical Learning Unit, and the Clinical Anatomy & Simulation team. This role ensures seamless coordination across these units, aligning goals, processes, and resources to support learner success and program excellence.

This position collaborates with senior leaders to develop and implement strategies that support and execute the School of Medicine’s strategic goals and priorities.The Senior Director also supports the CAO in managing external partnerships, vendor relations, and contracts, including the development and negotiation of partnership agreement and execution of joint initiatives.

The Senior Director will collaborate with and support the Dean/Vice President, Medical Affairs and CAO to ensure that the SoM has a plan for adequate representation and engagement across local, provincial, and national societies and groups relevant to medical education. The role also leads the exploration, ideation, articulation and proposal of new initiatives that align with the strategic and operational mandates of the Clinical Education section, the School of Medicine, and TMU, and oversees their development and implementation once approved.

 Responsibilities include:

• Strategic leadership and operational planning for Clinical Education section
• Clinical affairs, strategic partnerships and external relations
• Administrative operations and governance
• Development and oversight of new projects
• Process improvement and management
• HR Management

Leaders at TMU are required to demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:

• Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
• Builds Relationships of Trust & 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 Organizational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
• Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a Master’s degree in business administration, public / healthcare administration, strategic and financial planning, or in a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive senior-level experience overseeing academic or clinical education programs in a post-secondary, health sciences, or medical school environment, including program planning, accreditation, and continuous improvement and managing financial, human and physical resources within a large and complex organization in the education, healthcare or broader public sector.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
• Proficiency in strategic and financial planning, administration, and reporting with demonstrated knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Expertise in leading service delivery and program administration within a multi-stakeholder or matrix organizational structure.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodology, principles and practices.
• Demonstrated track record of leading high-performing teams, including managing, mentoring, and developing staff at multiple levels.
• Knowledge of human resources management principles and practices, including workforce planning and performance management.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent (oral and written) communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and deliver persuasive presentations to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and risk assessment to inform sound business and operational decisions.
• Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing projects and priorities within tight timelines while maintaining high standards of quality.

Additional details
Position number: 20005509
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Department: School of Medicine
Work Location: Hybrid * Note: The primary work location for this role is the School of Medicine campus in Brampton.
Vacancy Type: Term
Employee Group: MAC
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 2 years from start date
Hours of Work: 36.25
Grade: D72
Hiring Salary Range: $133,699 - $173,635
Posting Date: November 20, 2025
Application close date: December 11, 2025

Additional Notes:

• Qualified MAC employees will be interviewed before members of other employee groups.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• 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.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.