Director, Medical Education Technology

Union / Affiliation : Administrative Professional Excluded Staff

Pay range : $122,570 to $158,620 annually SFU Department Descr : School of Medicine

Position Grade : 14

of openings : 1

Biweekly Hours : 72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose the essence of SFU is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact.

We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

In the School of Medicine, we are committed to shaping the future of healthcare through innovative education, groundbreaking research, and community engagement.

As we embark on this journey to redefine medical education, we are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission.

We envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care, community-level settings and patient-centred environments.

Our curriculum considers social, environmental and prevention contexts while seeking to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices.

As we establish the School of Medicine in Surrey, B.C., we will foster our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners who will help us meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve.

We seek to improve access to primary care throughout the province while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented toward measurable and socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role

Simon Fraser University is seeking an expert leader in the field of technology solutions to join the School of Medicine and lead the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of integrated technology solutions.

In this role, the Director of Medical Education Technology will lead the Education Solutions and Medical Technology Solutions teams to ensure that the School's administration, learning, instruction, and research functions have leading-edge technology solutions to support medical education training.

The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills, as well as a proven track record of successfully implementing systems, applications, and technology solutions in a medical education environment.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Education Technology, Learning Experience Design, or equivalent and 8 years of leadership experience in educational technology.

A combination of a Bachelor’s Degree in these fields with a Master's in Business Administration will also be considered;

or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Excellent knowledge of software development and management, business analysis, IT project management, and IT system architecture.

Demonstrated experience in leading TS services, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration.

In-depth knowledge of digital health solutions and their application in educational and research environments.

Strong understanding of simulation technology labs and their role in medical education.

Expertise in application architecture and integration within higher education settings.

Proficiency in managing and optimizing enterprise systems and networks.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX) :

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

Additional Information

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position.

In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.