York University
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor position to commence August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed as Assistant Dean Assessment with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The role is expected to require 2 to 4 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. This is an open clinical faculty appointment in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy. The successful candidate will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), the Assistant Dean, Assessment (AD‑Assessment) provides strategic and operational academic leadership for the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learner assessment within the MD Program. The role ensures that assessment practices across all program phases are rigorous, coherent, fair, and aligned with the approved direction of the MD Curriculum Committee, the School’s program learning outcomes, and national accreditation standards, including those of the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS), as well as York University and provincial quality assurance requirements. The AD‑Assessment leads program‑approved assessment modalities, oversees standard setting, assessment data analysis and reporting, and supports learner progression, remediation, and accommodation, while working collaboratively with faculty development leaders and School leadership to promote assessment literacy, innovation, integrity, and scholarly engagement across the distributed medical education network.
The Assistant Dean, Assessment provides strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of assessment within the MD Program, ensuring a fully integrated, programmatic, competency-based, and outcomes-driven approach across all phases of the curriculum. The role aligns assessment strategy and outcomes with the School’s mission, Program Learning Objectives, and the approved direction of the MD Program Curriculum Committee, while ensuring consistency with national accreditation standards and competency frameworks. The Assistant Dean leads the development and implementation of School-wide assessment policies and governance processes, advises academic and governance committees on assessment outcomes and trends, and oversees the resources, infrastructure, and staffing required to deliver high-quality assessment services.
The role directs the design, integration, and delivery of a comprehensive assessment system across the MD Program, ensuring that assessment methods are fit-for-purpose, valid, reliable, fair, and aligned with principles of competency-based medical education. This includes leadership of all approved assessment modalities—written examinations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), progress testing, workplace-based assessments, and narrative assessments—as well as oversight of exam blueprints, standard setting, scoring frameworks, feedback tools, and assessment delivery across all courses and clinical sites. The Assistant Dean also leads the integration of assessments within institutional digital platforms, including the development of reporting tools, dashboards, and learner portfolios to support progression decisions and learner development.
A core responsibility of the role is to establish and sustain rigorous quality assurance and continuous quality improvement processes for assessment. Using psychometric analysis, outcomes data, learner feedback, and accreditation findings, the Assistant Dean evaluates assessment performance, identifies risks or gaps, and leads improvements to assessment practices and instruments. The role ensures that assessment data are clearly organised, transparent, and defensible to support fair learner progression decisions and timely identification of learners in difficulty. In collaboration with Learner Affairs and academic advisors, the Assistant Dean supports early intervention, remediation, and continuous refinement of assessment processes, while ensuring compliance with institutional and national accreditation standards.
The Assistant Dean works closely with course leaders, clinical faculty, faculty development leaders, and School leadership to ensure consistent assessment practices across the distributed learning network and to strengthen assessment literacy among educators. The role promotes equity–driven, inclusive, and culturally responsive assessment practices by identifying and mitigating bias, integrating Indigenous perspectives and health competencies, and supporting fair assessment for diverse learners. Through collaboration, reporting, and scholarly engagement, the Assistant Dean fosters a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation in assessment that supports learner success, program quality, and the School’s educational mission.
Candidate Qualifications:
Degree:
o Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree, with eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in Ontario.
o Certification in good standing with the RCPSC or CFPC (as applicable to the candidate’s discipline) is required.
o An advanced degree or certification in medical education, assessment or related.
o Maintain an active appointment to the medical staff of an affiliated hospital or healthcare organization.
o Note: Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
Scholarship:
o Engagement in scholarly activity related to medical education, assessment, or evaluation. A track record of contributions such as presentations or publications on assessment, educational measurement, or curriculum evaluation is an asset.
o A commitment to evidence-informed approaches in educational assessment and a willingness to contribute to research or innovation projects that advance the science of assessment and [Text Wrapping Break]improve student learning outcomes.
o Ongoing participation in continuous professional development related to higher education assessment and a familiarity with emerging trends and literature in medical education (e.g., programmatic assessment, learning analytics, validity and reliability in assessment).
Teaching:
o Demonstrated excellence in teaching and assessing medical learners (Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) and/or Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), with recognition for effective educational practice (e.g., teaching awards, strong evaluations, leadership in curriculum or assessment activities).
o Experience providing mentorship or feedback to learners or faculty on performance and assessment, indicating strong skills in observation, evaluation, and coaching for improvement.
o Active involvement in curriculum development or evaluation is considered an asset.
Additional:
o 5 years of experience in medical education or health professions education, with significant responsibilities in learner assessment.
o Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing a variety of assessment methods in a medical or health training context. Experience with exam blueprinting, standard setting, OSCE design, workplace-based assessments, Entrustable Professional Activities and the use of assessment technology and data analysis tools is highly desirable. An understanding of psychometric analysis and the ability to interpret assessment data for decision-making is expected.
o Familiarity with Canadian medical education accreditation standards and contemporary competency frameworks, including the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) standards for learner assessment, and the principles of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) used by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Experience in aligning assessment systems with accreditation requirements and competency frameworks is an asset.
o Experience with assessment in distributed or community-based medical education environments is an asset, including addressing the challenges of consistency and quality assurance across multiple teaching sites.
Hiring Policies:
The anticipated starting salary for this position, commensurate with qualifications and experience, is $70,000–$90,000 for a 2 day per week commitment, $105,000–$135,000 for a 3 day per week commitment, and $140,000–$180,000 for a 4 day per week commitment.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidatesare encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca.
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: June 5, 2026.
Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) Cover letter with statement of leadership experience, vision, and strategies or initiatives to be undertaken in developing and implementing an MD learner assessment system; 3) Copies or links to up to three relevant publications; 4) Name and full contact details for three referees at the time of application. Only referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA.
Direct questions about theposition to Anne-Marie Roze, HR Project Manager, at rozeam@yorku.ca .
Submitmaterials at: somadmin@yorku.ca.
Applicants must clearly state the role(s) for which they are applying in the subject line of the application email (e.g., Application – Assistant Dean, Assessment).
Learn More About the Faculty of Health and the School of Medicine:
The Faculty of Healthis one of Canada’s most comprehensive, with innovative programs across four schools (Global Health, Kinesiology and Health Science, Nursing, and Health Policy & Management) and a Department (Psychology). The Faculty of Health Strategic Plan outlines its ambitions to contribute to a healthy and just 21st century world.
The Faculty of Health (FOH) is dedicated to promoting truth and reconciliation, accessibility, equity, and inclusivity throughout its academic and research programs, campus spaces, operations, and overall institutional culture. This commitment is a key strategic focus, with particular emphasis on integrating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
York University is launching a transformative School of Medicine (SOM) within its Faculty of Health, with a mission to educate clinically excellent, person-centred physicians to deliver high-quality, community-based primary and generalist care, grounded in social accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and immersive learning. In parallel, the School advances research and discovery that improves lives and strengthens health systems. As we establish the SOM and grow relationships with local communities, Indigenous Peoples & communities, clinical organizations and providers to help meet the health needs of the communities we serve, we seek to advance reconciliation by embedding Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing in our curriculum, research, and practice.
Learn More About York:
York University generates and sharesknowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York.
York’s commitments to social justice are laid out inour Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion and the Indigenous Framework for York University.
Follow the activities and accomplishments of York’s faculty,students and staff on YFile.
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor position to commence August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed as Assistant Dean Assessment with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The role is expected to require 2 to 4 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. This is an open clinical faculty appointment in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy. The successful candidate will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), the Assistant Dean, Assessment (AD‑Assessment) provides strategic and operational academic leadership for the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learner assessment within the MD Program. The role ensures that assessment practices across all program phases are rigorous, coherent, fair, and aligned with the approved direction of the MD Curriculum Committee, the School’s program learning outcomes, and national accreditation standards, including those of the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS), as well as York University and provincial quality assurance requirements. The AD‑Assessment leads program‑approved assessment modalities, oversees standard setting, assessment data analysis and reporting, and supports learner progression, remediation, and accommodation, while working collaboratively with faculty development leaders and School leadership to promote assessment literacy, innovation, integrity, and scholarly engagement across the distributed medical education network.
The Assistant Dean, Assessment provides strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of assessment within the MD Program, ensuring a fully integrated, programmatic, competency-based, and outcomes-driven approach across all phases of the curriculum. The role aligns assessment strategy and outcomes with the School’s mission, Program Learning Objectives, and the approved direction of the MD Program Curriculum Committee, while ensuring consistency with national accreditation standards and competency frameworks. The Assistant Dean leads the development and implementation of School-wide assessment policies and governance processes, advises academic and governance committees on assessment outcomes and trends, and oversees the resources, infrastructure, and staffing required to deliver high-quality assessment services.
The role directs the design, integration, and delivery of a comprehensive assessment system across the MD Program, ensuring that assessment methods are fit-for-purpose, valid, reliable, fair, and aligned with principles of competency-based medical education. This includes leadership of all approved assessment modalities—written examinations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), progress testing, workplace-based assessments, and narrative assessments—as well as oversight of exam blueprints, standard setting, scoring frameworks, feedback tools, and assessment delivery across all courses and clinical sites. The Assistant Dean also leads the integration of assessments within institutional digital platforms, including the development of reporting tools, dashboards, and learner portfolios to support progression decisions and learner development.
A core responsibility of the role is to establish and sustain rigorous quality assurance and continuous quality improvement processes for assessment. Using psychometric analysis, outcomes data, learner feedback, and accreditation findings, the Assistant Dean evaluates assessment performance, identifies risks or gaps, and leads improvements to assessment practices and instruments. The role ensures that assessment data are clearly organised, transparent, and defensible to support fair learner progression decisions and timely identification of learners in difficulty. In collaboration with Learner Affairs and academic advisors, the Assistant Dean supports early intervention, remediation, and continuous refinement of assessment processes, while ensuring compliance with institutional and national accreditation standards.
The Assistant Dean works closely with course leaders, clinical faculty, faculty development leaders, and School leadership to ensure consistent assessment practices across the distributed learning network and to strengthen assessment literacy among educators. The role promotes equity–driven, inclusive, and culturally responsive assessment practices by identifying and mitigating bias, integrating Indigenous perspectives and health competencies, and supporting fair assessment for diverse learners. Through collaboration, reporting, and scholarly engagement, the Assistant Dean fosters a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation in assessment that supports learner success, program quality, and the School’s educational mission.
Candidate Qualifications:
Degree:
o Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree, with eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in Ontario.
o Certification in good standing with the RCPSC or CFPC (as applicable to the candidate’s discipline) is required.
o An advanced degree or certification in medical education, assessment or related.
o Maintain an active appointment to the medical staff of an affiliated hospital or healthcare organization.
o Note: Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
Scholarship:
o Engagement in scholarly activity related to medical education, assessment, or evaluation. A track record of contributions such as presentations or publications on assessment, educational measurement, or curriculum evaluation is an asset.
o A commitment to evidence-informed approaches in educational assessment and a willingness to contribute to research or innovation projects that advance the science of assessment and [Text Wrapping Break]improve student learning outcomes.
o Ongoing participation in continuous professional development related to higher education assessment and a familiarity with emerging trends and literature in medical education (e.g., programmatic assessment, learning analytics, validity and reliability in assessment).
Teaching:
o Demonstrated excellence in teaching and assessing medical learners (Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) and/or Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), with recognition for effective educational practice (e.g., teaching awards, strong evaluations, leadership in curriculum or assessment activities).
o Experience providing mentorship or feedback to learners or faculty on performance and assessment, indicating strong skills in observation, evaluation, and coaching for improvement.
o Active involvement in curriculum development or evaluation is considered an asset.
Additional:
o 5 years of experience in medical education or health professions education, with significant responsibilities in learner assessment.
o Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing a variety of assessment methods in a medical or health training context. Experience with exam blueprinting, standard setting, OSCE design, workplace-based assessments, Entrustable Professional Activities and the use of assessment technology and data analysis tools is highly desirable. An understanding of psychometric analysis and the ability to interpret assessment data for decision-making is expected.
o Familiarity with Canadian medical education accreditation standards and contemporary competency frameworks, including the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) standards for learner assessment, and the principles of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) used by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Experience in aligning assessment systems with accreditation requirements and competency frameworks is an asset.
o Experience with assessment in distributed or community-based medical education environments is an asset, including addressing the challenges of consistency and quality assurance across multiple teaching sites.
Hiring Policies:
The anticipated starting salary for this position, commensurate with qualifications and experience, is $70,000–$90,000 for a 2 day per week commitment, $105,000–$135,000 for a 3 day per week commitment, and $140,000–$180,000 for a 4 day per week commitment.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidatesare encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca.
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: June 5, 2026.
Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) Cover letter with statement of leadership experience, vision, and strategies or initiatives to be undertaken in developing and implementing an MD learner assessment system; 3) Copies or links to up to three relevant publications; 4) Name and full contact details for three referees at the time of application. Only referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA.
Direct questions about theposition to Anne-Marie Roze, HR Project Manager, at rozeam@yorku.ca .
Submitmaterials at: somadmin@yorku.ca.
Applicants must clearly state the role(s) for which they are applying in the subject line of the application email (e.g., Application – Assistant Dean, Assessment).
Learn More About the Faculty of Health and the School of Medicine:
The Faculty of Healthis one of Canada’s most comprehensive, with innovative programs across four schools (Global Health, Kinesiology and Health Science, Nursing, and Health Policy & Management) and a Department (Psychology). The Faculty of Health Strategic Plan outlines its ambitions to contribute to a healthy and just 21st century world.
The Faculty of Health (FOH) is dedicated to promoting truth and reconciliation, accessibility, equity, and inclusivity throughout its academic and research programs, campus spaces, operations, and overall institutional culture. This commitment is a key strategic focus, with particular emphasis on integrating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
York University is launching a transformative School of Medicine (SOM) within its Faculty of Health, with a mission to educate clinically excellent, person-centred physicians to deliver high-quality, community-based primary and generalist care, grounded in social accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and immersive learning. In parallel, the School advances research and discovery that improves lives and strengthens health systems. As we establish the SOM and grow relationships with local communities, Indigenous Peoples & communities, clinical organizations and providers to help meet the health needs of the communities we serve, we seek to advance reconciliation by embedding Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing in our curriculum, research, and practice.
Learn More About York:
York University generates and sharesknowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York.
York’s commitments to social justice are laid out inour Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion and the Indigenous Framework for York University.
Follow the activities and accomplishments of York’s faculty,students and staff on YFile.
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
c/o Odgers
York University is one of Canada’s top-ranked institutions , recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and social impact. Located across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), one of the most diverse and dynamic communities in the world, York offers a vibrant and inclusive environment for teaching, research, and community engagement. York University’s School of Medicine , embedded within the Faculty of Health , is a newly established medical school launching in 2028 with an ambitious mission to shape the next generation of physicians through innovation, compassion, and discovery. Guided by the School of Medicine Strategic Plan , the School is at a pivotal moment of foundation building, requiring leaders who are energized by the opportunity to help shape its future and build meaningful partnerships with communities and health systems across Ontario. Through its Integrated Community-based Learning Network (ICLN), the School is advancing a distributed model of medical education that connects learners to diverse clinical settings, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement from the outset.
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor position to commence August 2026 or as mutually agreed, with consideration of candidates beginning immediately. The successful candidate will be appointed as Assistant Dean Faculty Development with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The role is expected to require 2 to 4 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. This is an open clinical faculty appointment in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy . The successful candidate will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Vice Dean, Medical Education (VD-ME), the inaugural Assistant Dean, Faculty Development provides strategic academic leadership for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of faculty development initiatives. The Assistant Dean directs and oversees the Faculty Development portfolio, ensuring that faculty, including clinical faculty across the ICLN, are supported in their roles as teachers, scholars, and academic leaders, and have access to high-quality development opportunities throughout their careers. The role encompasses the design and delivery of faculty development initiatives that promote educational excellence, mentorship, scholarship, and leadership development. Working closely with senior academic leaders, faculty, clinical affiliates, and external partners, the Assistant Dean fosters a culture of continuous improvement, teaching innovation, faculty engagement, and lifelong learning, and ensures alignment of faculty development strategies with the School’s mission and accreditation standards.
The ideal candidate will be a highly respected academic physician with experience in faculty development, medical education, or continuing professional development, and a demonstrated understanding of faculty development principles within a health professions education setting. They will bring experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating faculty development programs, ideally within distributed or community-based education models. The successful candidate will possess strong strategic, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style that supports faculty across a diverse academic network. The candidate will hold an MD or equivalent, be eligible for licensure in Ontario, and have a record of teaching excellence, mentorship, and scholarship related to medical education, faculty development, or health professions education. The candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenous Peoples engagement, and the cultural competence to promote inclusive, socially accountable academic practice.
Hiring Policies:
The anticipated starting salary for this position, commensurate with qualifications and experience, is $70,000–$90,000 for a 2 day per week commitment, $105,000–$135,000 for a 3 day per week commitment, and $140,000–$180,000 for a 4 day per week commitment.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca .
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: May 29, 2026 .
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA .
York University has partnered with Andrea Patrick and Cora Hui at Odgers to lead this recruitment. To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a cover letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. The preferred method of application is online at: https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31155 . For more information, please reach out to York_medicine@odgers.com .
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
York University is one of Canada’s top-ranked institutions , recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and social impact. Located across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), one of the most diverse and dynamic communities in the world, York offers a vibrant and inclusive environment for teaching, research, and community engagement. York University’s School of Medicine , embedded within the Faculty of Health , is a newly established medical school launching in 2028 with an ambitious mission to shape the next generation of physicians through innovation, compassion, and discovery. Guided by the School of Medicine Strategic Plan , the School is at a pivotal moment of foundation building, requiring leaders who are energized by the opportunity to help shape its future and build meaningful partnerships with communities and health systems across Ontario. Through its Integrated Community-based Learning Network (ICLN), the School is advancing a distributed model of medical education that connects learners to diverse clinical settings, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement from the outset.
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor position to commence August 2026 or as mutually agreed, with consideration of candidates beginning immediately. The successful candidate will be appointed as Assistant Dean Faculty Development with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The role is expected to require 2 to 4 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. This is an open clinical faculty appointment in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy . The successful candidate will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Vice Dean, Medical Education (VD-ME), the inaugural Assistant Dean, Faculty Development provides strategic academic leadership for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of faculty development initiatives. The Assistant Dean directs and oversees the Faculty Development portfolio, ensuring that faculty, including clinical faculty across the ICLN, are supported in their roles as teachers, scholars, and academic leaders, and have access to high-quality development opportunities throughout their careers. The role encompasses the design and delivery of faculty development initiatives that promote educational excellence, mentorship, scholarship, and leadership development. Working closely with senior academic leaders, faculty, clinical affiliates, and external partners, the Assistant Dean fosters a culture of continuous improvement, teaching innovation, faculty engagement, and lifelong learning, and ensures alignment of faculty development strategies with the School’s mission and accreditation standards.
The ideal candidate will be a highly respected academic physician with experience in faculty development, medical education, or continuing professional development, and a demonstrated understanding of faculty development principles within a health professions education setting. They will bring experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating faculty development programs, ideally within distributed or community-based education models. The successful candidate will possess strong strategic, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style that supports faculty across a diverse academic network. The candidate will hold an MD or equivalent, be eligible for licensure in Ontario, and have a record of teaching excellence, mentorship, and scholarship related to medical education, faculty development, or health professions education. The candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenous Peoples engagement, and the cultural competence to promote inclusive, socially accountable academic practice.
Hiring Policies:
The anticipated starting salary for this position, commensurate with qualifications and experience, is $70,000–$90,000 for a 2 day per week commitment, $105,000–$135,000 for a 3 day per week commitment, and $140,000–$180,000 for a 4 day per week commitment.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca .
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: May 29, 2026 .
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA .
York University has partnered with Andrea Patrick and Cora Hui at Odgers to lead this recruitment. To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a cover letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. The preferred method of application is online at: https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31155 . For more information, please reach out to York_medicine@odgers.com .
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
c/o Odgers
York University is one of Canada’s top-ranked institutions , recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and social impact. Located across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), one of the most diverse and dynamic communities in the world, York offers a vibrant and inclusive environment for teaching, research, and community engagement. York University’s School of Medicine , embedded within the Faculty of Health , is a newly established medical school launching in 2028 with an ambitious mission to shape the next generation of physicians through innovation, compassion, and discovery. Guided by the School of Medicine Strategic Plan , the School is at a pivotal moment of foundation building, requiring leaders who are energized by the opportunity to help shape its future and build meaningful partnerships with communities and health systems across Ontario. Through its Integrated Community-based Learning Network (ICLN), the School is advancing a distributed model of medical education that connects learners to diverse clinical settings, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement from the outset.
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor position to commence August 2026 or as mutually agreed, with consideration of candidates beginning immediately. The successful candidate will be appointed as Associate Dean Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The role is expected to require 2 to 4 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. This is an open clinical faculty appointment in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy . The successful candidate will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Vice Dean, Medical Education, School of Medicine, York University seeks an inaugural Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education to serve as the senior program lead for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program. This is a foundational leadership opportunity within a new School of Medicine, offering an exciting chance to develop, deliver, and continually assess a high‑quality MD program from its inception. The Associate Dean will provide strategic and operational academic leadership across curriculum design and delivery, learner assessment, accreditation, quality assurance, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring alignment with the vision, mission, and values of the School and University. Working collaboratively with academic leaders, clinical partners, learners, and staff across the School’s distributed education network, the Associate Dean will foster an inclusive, learner‑centred, and community‑engaged educational environment for all medical learners.
The ideal candidate will be a respected academic physician and accomplished educational leader with experience in Canadian medical education. They will bring a strong record of senior academic leadership in curriculum development, assessment, and program governance, with demonstrated expertise in competency‑based medical education (CBME) and continuous quality improvement. The successful candidate will have in‑depth knowledge of CACMS accreditation standards, provincial requirements, and national medical education frameworks, and a proven ability to lead complex systems and institutional change. They will demonstrate, and the advancement of equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenous Peoples engagement. Known for their collaborative and inclusive leadership style, the Associate Dean will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and strategic thinking skills, enabling them to build trusted relationships and deliver strong educational and learner outcomes across a distributed medical education model. A deep commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenous Peoples engagement, learner‑centred education, faculty development, and continuous quality improvement is essential. The candidate will hold an MD or equivalent, be eligible for licensure in Ontario, and have a record of teaching excellence, mentorship, and scholarship contributions to medical education.
Hiring Policies:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca .
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: May 29, 2026 .
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA .
York University has partnered with Andrea Patrick and Cora Hui at Odgers to lead this recruitment. To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. The preferred method of application is online at: https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31142 . For more information, please reach out to York_medicine@odgers.com .
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
York University is one of Canada’s top-ranked institutions , recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and social impact. Located across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), one of the most diverse and dynamic communities in the world, York offers a vibrant and inclusive environment for teaching, research, and community engagement. York University’s School of Medicine , embedded within the Faculty of Health , is a newly established medical school launching in 2028 with an ambitious mission to shape the next generation of physicians through innovation, compassion, and discovery. Guided by the School of Medicine Strategic Plan , the School is at a pivotal moment of foundation building, requiring leaders who are energized by the opportunity to help shape its future and build meaningful partnerships with communities and health systems across Ontario. Through its Integrated Community-based Learning Network (ICLN), the School is advancing a distributed model of medical education that connects learners to diverse clinical settings, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement from the outset.
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor position to commence August 2026 or as mutually agreed, with consideration of candidates beginning immediately. The successful candidate will be appointed as Associate Dean Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The role is expected to require 2 to 4 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. This is an open clinical faculty appointment in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy . The successful candidate will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Vice Dean, Medical Education, School of Medicine, York University seeks an inaugural Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education to serve as the senior program lead for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program. This is a foundational leadership opportunity within a new School of Medicine, offering an exciting chance to develop, deliver, and continually assess a high‑quality MD program from its inception. The Associate Dean will provide strategic and operational academic leadership across curriculum design and delivery, learner assessment, accreditation, quality assurance, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring alignment with the vision, mission, and values of the School and University. Working collaboratively with academic leaders, clinical partners, learners, and staff across the School’s distributed education network, the Associate Dean will foster an inclusive, learner‑centred, and community‑engaged educational environment for all medical learners.
The ideal candidate will be a respected academic physician and accomplished educational leader with experience in Canadian medical education. They will bring a strong record of senior academic leadership in curriculum development, assessment, and program governance, with demonstrated expertise in competency‑based medical education (CBME) and continuous quality improvement. The successful candidate will have in‑depth knowledge of CACMS accreditation standards, provincial requirements, and national medical education frameworks, and a proven ability to lead complex systems and institutional change. They will demonstrate, and the advancement of equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenous Peoples engagement. Known for their collaborative and inclusive leadership style, the Associate Dean will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and strategic thinking skills, enabling them to build trusted relationships and deliver strong educational and learner outcomes across a distributed medical education model. A deep commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenous Peoples engagement, learner‑centred education, faculty development, and continuous quality improvement is essential. The candidate will hold an MD or equivalent, be eligible for licensure in Ontario, and have a record of teaching excellence, mentorship, and scholarship contributions to medical education.
Hiring Policies:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca .
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: May 29, 2026 .
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA .
York University has partnered with Andrea Patrick and Cora Hui at Odgers to lead this recruitment. To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. The preferred method of application is online at: https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31142 . For more information, please reach out to York_medicine@odgers.com .
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
c/o Odgers
York University is one of Canada’s top-ranked institutions , recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and social impact. Located across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), one of the most diverse and dynamic communities in the world, York offers a vibrant and inclusive environment for teaching, research, and community engagement. York University’s School of Medicine , embedded within the Faculty of Health , is a newly established medical school launching in 2028 with an ambitious mission to shape the next generation of physicians through innovation, compassion, and discovery. Guided by the School of Medicine Strategic Plan , the School is at a pivotal moment of foundation building, requiring leaders who are energized by the opportunity to help shape its future and build meaningful partnerships with communities and health systems across Ontario. Through its Integrated Community-based Learning Network (ICLN), the School is advancing a distributed model of medical education that connects learners to diverse clinical settings, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement from the outset.
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor position to commence August 2026 or as mutually agreed, with consideration of candidates beginning immediately. The successful candidate will be appointed as Associate Dean Clinical Faculty Affairs with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The role is expected to require 2 to 4 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. This is an open clinical faculty appointment in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy . The successful candidate will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Vice Dean, Integrated Community-based Learning Network & Health Systems, School of Medicine, the inaugural Associate Dean, Clinical Faculty Affairs provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for clinical faculty recruitment, appointment, development, and engagement. The Associate Dean ensures that clinical faculty are effectively integrated into the academic mission and supported in their teaching, scholarly, leadership, and service contributions. Working closely with senior academic leaders, health system partners, and community-based clinical affiliates, the Associate Dean aligns clinical faculty affairs with institutional priorities, accreditation standards, and social accountability commitments. The role leads the development and implementation of clinical faculty affairs strategy and plays a central role in maintaining inclusive, transparent, and equitable practices across a distributed medical education network.
The ideal candidate will be a respected academic physician with leadership experience in academic medicine or health system administration. They will bring experience in strategic planning, organizational change, and stakeholder engagement within complex academic and clinical environments, ideally including distributed or community-based education models. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills, and a collaborative leadership style that supports faculty engagement, professional development, and academic progression. The candidate will hold an MD or equivalent degree, be eligible for licensure in Ontario, and demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentorship, and scholarship related to medical education, health systems strengthening, or capacity building. A clear and sustained commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenous Peoples engagement is essential, along with the cultural competence to advance inclusive and socially accountable clinical faculty practices.
Hiring Policies:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca .
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: May 29, 2026 .
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA .
York University has partnered with Andrea Patrick and Cora Hui at Odgers to lead this recruitment. To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a cover letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. The preferred method of application is online at: https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31141 . For more information, please reach out to York_medicine@odgers.com .
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
York University is one of Canada’s top-ranked institutions , recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and social impact. Located across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), one of the most diverse and dynamic communities in the world, York offers a vibrant and inclusive environment for teaching, research, and community engagement. York University’s School of Medicine , embedded within the Faculty of Health , is a newly established medical school launching in 2028 with an ambitious mission to shape the next generation of physicians through innovation, compassion, and discovery. Guided by the School of Medicine Strategic Plan , the School is at a pivotal moment of foundation building, requiring leaders who are energized by the opportunity to help shape its future and build meaningful partnerships with communities and health systems across Ontario. Through its Integrated Community-based Learning Network (ICLN), the School is advancing a distributed model of medical education that connects learners to diverse clinical settings, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement from the outset.
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor position to commence August 2026 or as mutually agreed, with consideration of candidates beginning immediately. The successful candidate will be appointed as Associate Dean Clinical Faculty Affairs with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The role is expected to require 2 to 4 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. This is an open clinical faculty appointment in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy . The successful candidate will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Vice Dean, Integrated Community-based Learning Network & Health Systems, School of Medicine, the inaugural Associate Dean, Clinical Faculty Affairs provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for clinical faculty recruitment, appointment, development, and engagement. The Associate Dean ensures that clinical faculty are effectively integrated into the academic mission and supported in their teaching, scholarly, leadership, and service contributions. Working closely with senior academic leaders, health system partners, and community-based clinical affiliates, the Associate Dean aligns clinical faculty affairs with institutional priorities, accreditation standards, and social accountability commitments. The role leads the development and implementation of clinical faculty affairs strategy and plays a central role in maintaining inclusive, transparent, and equitable practices across a distributed medical education network.
The ideal candidate will be a respected academic physician with leadership experience in academic medicine or health system administration. They will bring experience in strategic planning, organizational change, and stakeholder engagement within complex academic and clinical environments, ideally including distributed or community-based education models. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills, and a collaborative leadership style that supports faculty engagement, professional development, and academic progression. The candidate will hold an MD or equivalent degree, be eligible for licensure in Ontario, and demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentorship, and scholarship related to medical education, health systems strengthening, or capacity building. A clear and sustained commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenous Peoples engagement is essential, along with the cultural competence to advance inclusive and socially accountable clinical faculty practices.
Hiring Policies:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca .
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: May 29, 2026 .
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA .
York University has partnered with Andrea Patrick and Cora Hui at Odgers to lead this recruitment. To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a cover letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. The preferred method of application is online at: https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31141 . For more information, please reach out to York_medicine@odgers.com .
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
