Job Description

Associate Dean, Indigenous Resurgence in Medicine and Wellness

Are you a visionary leader ready to build a medical school from the ground up, rooted in social justice and reconciliation?

The new is set to redefine medical education in Canada. We're not just building a school; we're building the first medical school in Canada intentionally founded on the pillars of social accountability, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and Reconciliation.

This is a groundbreaking leadership opportunity to shape every facet of our institution. As

Associate Dean, Indigenous Resurgence in Medicine and Wellness

, you'll be instrumental in embedding these core values into everything we do - from admissions and faculty recruitment to educational programming, curriculum, research, enterprise and community engagement. Your work will directly foster a culture of profound inclusion and engagement, advancing social justice within medical education and beyond.

This role is approved as a 0.4 FTE and the School of Medicine is happy to accommodate working arrangements (hours, location, hybrid/remote work, term length, etc) that are convenient for the successful candidate and allow balancing other commitments.

What You'll Do:

This role offers a far-reaching opportunity to shape the core identity of our School of Medicine. As Associate Dean, you will:

Lead the EDI Strategy:

Drive the advancement of the School's comprehensive Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy and Action Plan, alongside its critical decolonization and reconciliation goals as well as the strategy for the Community, Culture and Belonging section of the School and the Office of Indigenous Resurgence specifically

Infuse EDI, decolonization and reconciliation practices across the School:

Intentionally integrate EDI, decolonization and reconciliation principles into all areas, including: Admissions processes Clinical faculty and staff recruitment Educational programming and the learning environment Curriculum development Scholarly, research, and creative (SRC) activities Enterprise initiatives Patient, family, and community engagement

Provide Broad Guidance:

Demonstrate adaptability and versatility, offering expert guidance and leadership with a wide spectrum of Indigenous knowledge.

Collaborate and Lead:

Work both independently and in close collaboration with other Associate Deans and clinical faculty leads within the Community, Culture, and Belonging (CCB) Section. You'll also serve as an ex-officio member of the School of Medicine Council.

What You'll Bring:

Completion of a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent (i.e. MBBS). Proven leadership in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and reconciliation initiatives. Deep understanding and lived experience with Indigenous knowledge systems and communities. A minimum of 5 years of experience practising as a physician or combined clinical experience and additional formal post-graduate education totalling at least 5 years. Scholarly expertise in the area of Indigenous Health or equivalent clinical experience. The ability to provide strategic guidance and practical solutions across a complex organization. Exceptional collaborative and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders. A strong commitment to social justice and fostering an inclusive environment.

Why Join TMU School of Medicine?

This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of a historic undertaking. You will not only build a new medical school but will also champion a new model for medical education in Canada - one that truly reflects and serves all communities. At TMU, we are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.

If you are a passionate Indigenous educator and leader ready to make a significant difference in medical education and Indigenous health, we encourage you to reach out to Lisa Barnoff, Interim Vice-Dean: Community, Culture and Belonging at lbarnoff@torontomu.ca to find out more about this pivotal role.

You can find more information about this position and the School of Medicine on . Click to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,300.00 per day

Expected hours: 14.5 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brampton, ON L6T 1B4