Director, Scholarship, Research, Creative and Innovation

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, Mtis 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 its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. 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 looking for a Director, Scholarship, Research, Creative & Innovation (SRCI) to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and overall management of the Scholarship, Research, Creative & Innovation (SRCI) portfolio in the School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Vice Dean, SRCI and in close coordination with assistant deans and clinical faculty leaders. The Director will lead the creation, delivery, quality assurance and continuous improvement of the portfolio's initiatives, ensuring alignment with the School of Medicine's goals and TMU's educational priorities. This includes developing and guiding action plans across multiple areas including but not limited to, fostering infrastructure/processes/procedures that will enable clinical faculty SRCI work, developing research opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate learners, clinical faculty development related to scholarly/research/creative activities, and fostering research partnerships across clinical, community, interprofessional, academic organizations, and other initiatives as they evolve over time. The Director will also develop and evaluate outcome metrics to assess program effectiveness, inform strategic decision-making and support long-term growth and sustainability in alignment with the School's strategic plans, and objectives.

The Director will work with the Vice Dean, SRCI and senior leadership to develop and implement the SRCI section strategy and action plans. This includes leading outreach and relationship building efforts with internal and external stakeholders, and fostering partnerships to advance the SRCI section's mission and impact within the School of Medicine.

Leadership Competencies

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 Master's degree in Biomedicine, Social Sciences, Health-Oriented Research, or in a related field is required.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of successful leadership experience conceptualizing, planning, implementing and directing innovative programming in academic research, scholarship, and innovation within the medical or healthcare field, in a post-secondary education and/or health care setting, to include assuming leadership roles in significant projects or programs.
• Proven track record of successful leadership and management of large-scale research and innovation programs.
• Significant experience in securing and managing external research funding, including grants, contracts, and philanthropic donations.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to applying EDI, decolonization and accessibility principles in practice, and demonstrated track record of success in implementing equity initiatives that lead to specific outcomes that result in change.
• Experience working with and building relationships with multi-sectoral stakeholders.
• Knowledge of medical and health related research methods and designs, health system innovations, public sector, governmental or external relations, entrepreneurship.
• Familiarity with hospital, institutional, and community clinical partners, stakeholders, and networks that support medical and health focused research and innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to include diverse perspectives and experiences, from an intersectional approach within the context of diversity.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, in terms of understanding one's own identity, biases, prejudices, power, and privileges.
• Excellent knowledge various medical disciplines, related university programs and professional associations, especially primary care and generalist specialties;
• Knowledge of best practices related to strategic program planning and implementation.

Additional Information (MAC)

Position Number 20005319 Reports To Chief Administrative Officer Department School of Medicine Employee Group MAC Vacancy Type Term
This is a newly created position Work Location Hybrid Start Date ASAP End Date 2 years from start date Hours of Work 36.25 Grade D62 Salary Scale $106,214-$169,666 Hiring Salary Range $106,214-$137,940 TA Specialist Chelsea Rudnicki Posting Date March 19, 2025 Application Close Date April 9, 2025

• Qualified MAC candidates will be considered 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.