Director, PGME Program Administration - School of Medicine

Director, PGME Program Administration - School of Medicine

Union / Affiliation : Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range : $116,061 to $138,495 annually

SFU Department Descr : School of Medicine - Postgraduate Medical Education

Position Grade : 14

# of openings : 1

Biweekly Hours : 72

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 ensures 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. It 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, and provide standards of best practice to ensure an inclusive learning environment with successful learning outcomes for all learners. The Director serves as the 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.

As an active contributor to the mission of fostering reconciliation, the Director will apply best practices for decolonizing and Indigenizing courses and curricula and support inclusive, culturally responsive educational environments.

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 application package by the deadline indicated in this job posting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Business, or a related discipline, with 10 years of related experience in managing educational program development, focusing 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

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 pei_reception@sfu.ca .

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

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