Director, PGME Program Administration - School of Medicine

Simon Fraser University; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Director for PGME Program Administration to lead the development of post-graduate medical education. The position requires strategic oversight in creating inclusive learning environments and ensuring effective program operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in educational theory and program development. The university offers a supportive workplace, 4 weeks vacation, and hybrid work options.

Benefits

4 weeks vacation

Hybrid-work program

Employer paid pension plan

Tuition waiver for employees and family

Tuition reimbursement and development funds

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in managing educational program development.
• Focus on program operations, evaluation, pedagogy, and teaching in post-secondary or health care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic operational leadership to the School of Medicine.
• Ensure operational alignment and effectiveness of developed post-graduate medical education programs.
• Support innovative design and delivery of competency-based medical education.

Skills

Educational theory principles

Curriculum development

Decolonizing and Indigenizing courses

Learning technology

Workplace-based experiential pedagogy

Education

Master's degree in Education or related discipline

Job description

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 the SFU School of Medicine (School), we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centred environments, 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, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners 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 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 Director, PGME Program Administration is responsible for providing strategic operational leadership and guidance to the School of Medicine in support of the development and operations of quality post-graduate medical education (residency) programs. The Director is responsible for ensuring the operational alignment and effectiveness of developed programs toward meeting the stated mandates, required programmatic objectives, and accreditation requirements.

This role plays a critical part in the development and long-term sustainability of the School’s success by recommending and establishing standards and frameworks and supporting the operationalization of teaching and learning support networks and diverse learning methods in a workplace-based, experiential setting in health care. This role will support the development of a non-standard and innovative approach to design and delivery to meet the complex requirements of competency-based medical education and distributed learning, as well as provide standards of best practice to ensure an inclusive learning environment with successful learning outcomes for all learners. The Director serves as subject matter expert, providing strategic counsel and recommendations to the School’s Senior Leadership team; represents the School on internal committees; serves as a member of relevant regional and national professional organizations and societies; and contributes to knowledge dissemination and applied research in educational development and a scholarly approach to teaching and learning.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Black, First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis and will bring to their work the perspective that comes from the lived experiences of those underrepresented in higher education, particularly the experiences of Black and Indigenous peoples. Candidates from these groups must self-identify in their application as belonging to one or more of these equity groups to be considered for the position. Candidates are required to complete the Applicant Demographic Survey as part of their application package by the deadline indicated in this job posting.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education, Business, or a related discipline, with (10) years of related experience in managing educational program development, with a focus on program operations, evaluation, pedagogy and teaching at a post-secondary institution or health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of educational theory principles of effective practice in undergraduate and graduate teaching and knowledge of effective curriculum development using various delivery modalities.
• Knowledge of best practices of English as an Additional Language support.
• Knowledge of best practices for decolonizing and Indigenizing courses and curricula.
• Knowledge of education pedagogy and best practices, particularly in workplace-based/experiential settings.
• Current knowledge of learning technology opportunities in curriculum and course design.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

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 [e-mail].