Senior Director, Clinical Education

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 19,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Across all UHN sites
Department: Education
Reports to: Executive Vice-President Education and Chief Medical Officer, UHN
Work Model: Hybrid
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: January 10, 2025

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Clinical Education provides senior leadership to UHN Education and overall responsibility for the UHN Clinical Education Division (including Wightman-Berris Academy, UHN Postgraduate Medical Education, Nursing and all other clinical Health Professional learners), Student Services, Educational Development, Clinical Interprofessional Education and Care, and Library and Information Services.

Duties

• Develop and advance strategic priorities and operational plans for the Clinical Education portfolio, ensuring alignment with the overall strategic plan for Education and UHN.
• Lead the integration of medical and health professions clinical education, focusing on the development, operation, and quality of academic support services for learners (students and trainees) to meet UHN's academic mandate of providing exceptional learner experiences.
• Oversee academic clinical education at UHN, including innovation, scholarship, and partnerships.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with external academic institutions and internal stakeholders related to Clinical Education.
• Provide leadership for the development of collaborative learning for team-based care at UHN.
• Lead educational development across UHN hospitals to enable all personnel in their educational roles.
• Provide leadership to Library and Information Services.
• Work collaboratively to implement and advance Clinical Education Leadership roles and structures.
• Offer strong leadership in the engagement and innovation of Clinical Education, collaborating with other senior leaders.
• Advising and guiding the development of new policies, guidelines, practices, and processes within the Clinical Education portfolio.
• Facilitating collaboration to achieve goals, targets, and performance metrics.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance workflow efficiency and optimize resource allocation across the portfolio.
• Building and nurturing strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders, such as direct reports, faculty, staff, and students, as well as external collaborators. These may include local, provincial, and national organizations, such as the University of Toronto, TAHSN hospitals, and academic institutions both domestically and internationally.

• A Master's Degree in Education or recognized equivalent is required.
• A minimum of eight (8) years practical and related experience and/or on the job training required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership in best practices related to education, professional development, and interprofessional education.
• Advanced skills in facilitation, curriculum design, teaching, and mentorship.
• In-depth awareness of trends in education, professional development, and health sciences libraries.
• Significant experience in medical and health professional education and scholarship.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating education and professional development programs, including interprofessional education and collaboration.
• Leadership experience in designing clinical education curricula across professions, with a strong focus on interprofessional education.
• Education-related leadership experience in a multi-site hospital setting (preferred).
• Knowledge and/or experience in library and information systems (preferred).

Why join UHN?

• In addition to working alongside a diverse team of some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. Eligibility to participate in a generous HOOPP Pension plan (https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.