Manager, UGME and Educational Design

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

For a more in-depth understanding of our vision, core values and ongoing work, please see our academic plan

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, Métis 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

Are you a strategic team leader with experience in medical education? We are hiring a Manager, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) & Educational Design to join TMU’s School of Medicine! Reporting to the Senior Director, Clinical Education this role leads, manages, and administers the UGME and Educational Design portfolio, overseeing program planning, curriculum design and delivery, quality assurance, continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and institutional priorities. The Manager also oversees program operations, staffing, budgeting, and performance metrics to support learner success and program sustainability.

In collaboration with the Senior Director, Clinical Education; Associate Dean, UGME; and the Director, Quality and Standards, the Manager ensures compliance with all accreditation standards, elements and processes of the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) and TMU Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP) requirements.
This role leads the strategic design and continuous improvement of medical education curricula, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards, institutional priorities, and emerging best practices. The Manager collaborates closely with educational developers, instructional designers, and clinical faculty to integrate innovative, evidence-informed teaching methods and competency-based, learner-centered approaches.

This role serves as a key liaison with TMU administrative and academic units, clinical partners, and faculty leaders to support continuous program enhancement and innovation in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities include:

• Operational management of the UGME Office
  • Leads the planning, management and performance of the UGME Office including the planning, developing, and monitoring of program and project budgets, and directing and managing assigned program resources
  • Monitors and evaluates program performance and Reports regularly to the Senior Director, Clinical Education, Vice Dean and Associate Dean on program outcomes
• UGME program leadership
  • Oversees learner registration, matriculation, assessment, and collaborates with the Managers of Recruitment and Admissions and Learner Affairs to ensure seamless coordination of learner progression
• Program development and stakeholder outreach
  • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and evaluates program proposals and emerging issues and provides recommendations and evidence-informed decisions that support governance
  • Maintains partnerships to advance the goals and objectives of UGME program
• Educational design
  • Leads strategic curriculum design to ensure alignment with accreditation standards, institutional goals, and emerging best practices in medical education
  • Guides the design and implementation of competency-based, learner-centered education and oversees the development, evaluation and continuous improvement of instructional materials, digital learning tools, and assessment strategies
• Program collaborations
  • Represents the UGME Program on designated University-wide committees and external bodies and facilitates meetings and collaborative training sessions
• Human resource management
  • Hires, trains, develops and performance manages assigned staff.
    

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 a Master’s degree in higher education or a related field is required.
• A minimum of five years (5) of progressive leadership experience in academic program planning and administration within a post-secondary environment, including responsibility for major projects or initiatives.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a medical or health professional education environment.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
• Experience working with and building relationships with multi-sectoral stakeholders.
• Superior conceptual, analytical, and problem solving skills to assess complex academic and operational issues and develop effective solutions.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality reports and deliver clear, persuasive presentations to diverse audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of adult learning principles and educational theory, including emerging trends in curriculum design and delivery at local, national, and international levels.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic program planning and implementation, and evaluation within an academic environment.
• A proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and decision-making skills to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, strategic and an innovative thinker.
• Demonstrates agility and effectiveness when working in a collaborative, dynamic team environment.
  

Additional Information (MAC)

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 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.