Department: School of Medicine
Position supervisor: Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education
Contract length: 2 years
Hours of work per week: 7.25 hours per week or 0.2 FTCE
Position type: Clinical Faculty
Rate of pay: $1000/ per day
The opportunity
Leads the planning, development, and implementation of clinical educational programming to strengthen learner and clinical faculty engagement with simulation spaces for teaching, learning, and assessment. This includes advancing the use of standardized patients (SP), Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), clinical anatomy, and related simulation modalities such as Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). Plays a key role in enhancing simulation-based education by contributing to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) and Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) programs that incorporate simulation and anatomy technologies. Supports clinical faculty development in simulation and anatomy education and collaborates on initiatives within the School of Medicine’s Simulation and Anatomy Lab (excluding high-fidelity and in situ simulation). Advances the SoM’s commitment to generalism and equity, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring all scholarly needs for UGME and PGME accreditation are met.
Qualifications
Minimum level of education and specialty/discipline required
- Completion of a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent Medical Degree (e.g. MBBS), preferably with advanced training in simulation-based education or healthcare simulation.
- Must have or be eligible for an appointment to the TMU Clinical Faculty at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor or higher.
- Hold or be eligible to hold an appointment at a TMU medicine-affiliated clinical partner institution or academic health centre.
Minimum number of years and type/area of experience required given minimum education requirement
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a clinician educator.
- Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in medical education or healthcare, with a focus on simulation or point-of-care ultrasound education-based initiatives.
Required certifications, designation or licences to complete the key responsibilities of the position
- A valid and current licence to practise medicine in Ontario or another Canadian jurisdiction;
- Certified as a clinician by the (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada OR College of Family Physicians of Canada) within a recognized specialty/discipline.
Required skills and demonstrated knowledge
- Excellent knowledge of educational principles and theories across local, national and international levels;
- Knowledge of best practices related to strategic program planning and implementation
- Strong analytical reasoning skills;
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and assignments concurrently, including planning, coordinating and evaluating a variety of programs and projects simultaneously;
- Effective time management skills;
- Excellent presentation skills with ability to confidently engage and deliver presentations to small and medium-sized groups;
- Creative, strategic and an innovative thinker;
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain multi-sectoral relationships (i.e., across Universities, hospitals, clinical faculty, and other stakeholders)
In addition to the above, the following TMU Leadership Competencies are required:
- 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
How to apply:
Open until position is filled
The preference is for applications to be submitted online through the Google form available HERE. If a candidate does not have access to a Google account, applications may be submitted via email to [email protected]. Applications submitted by email should include:
- The position the applicant is applying for
- The applicant’s name and contact information
- Whether the applicant is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
All applications should include the following components as separate attachments:
Curriculum Vitae (CV):
Please provide a detailed curriculum vitae highlighting your relevant education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments.
Cover Letter:
Please provide a brief cover letter introducing yourself and explaining why you are interested in the Clinical Faculty Director, Simulation of OSCE/Standardized Patient/ Clinical Anatomy position.
Response to Application Questions:
- Share a specific example of how you have designed and delivered simulation-based learning in a clinical or academic environment?
- What was your approach to collaboration with clinical faculty or staff, and how did your work enhance the learning experience or outcomes for students or trainees?
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.
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