Faculty Programming Development Officer

Date Posted: 03/25/2026
Req ID: 47416
Faculty/Division: VP - Research
Department: Centre for Research & Innovation Support
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00059324
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS), serves as both a visible and virtual hub and tri-campus connector with a physical location at the Gerstein Science Information Centre and a researcher-centric website where faculty can learn about and easily access the many existing services, training, research tools and expertise offered across the University. By providing leadership and coordination with central units and academic divisions, CRIS promotes the visibility of, access to and value of research and innovation supports. This new position supports our core mandate to identify emerging issues and to design and deliver complementary programming that supports researchers in their professional development, gives faculty a competitive advantage, and advances research impact.

Your opportunity:

The University of Toronto seeks a collaborative, self-directed and results-focused professional who thrives in a high-paced environment for the position of Faculty Programming Development Officer. Reporting to the Manager, Programs & Operations and working closely with the AVP Research and leaders across the University, the successful applicant supports the Centre’s mandate by developing the strategy and approach to conceptualizing, developing, leading, implementing and facilitating a diverse and multifaceted series of programs designed to meet the needs of faculty researchers and their research teams. A particular focus of this position will be developing resources and programming to support strategic grant writing and other topics aligned with our Researcher Development Framework.

In the role, the Faculty Programming Development Officer will developa strategy and approach to operationalize a high-quality faculty researcher suite of professional development offerings that applies best practices in mentorship, adult education and leadership training that addresses topics across the research lifecycleand tackles complex concepts such as grant writing and peer-review, interdisciplinary research, creating an inclusive research environment, and major research project management. The successful applicant will design learning materials and establish programming that will include a variety of mediums, including digital resources that are based on learning outcomes as well as being accessible, substantive, authoritative, current, and consistent with relevant policy. The Faculty Programming Development Officer, will build alliances and partnerships and gain buy-in from Faculty and Academic Leaders to build programming that promotes faculty-to-faculty mentorship. The Faculty Programming Development Officer will also explore new opportunities and potential funding, sponsorship and/or strategic partnership models to develop a growth and sustainability strategy that enables CRIS to build our portfolio of faculty programming.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing needs and contributing to the planning of unit goals and initiatives
• Advising on best practices and strategies for effective course design
• Developing content for instructional workshops
• Consulting with clients regarding the development of project scope and resources
• Planning and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects
• Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) administrative guidance
• Fostering and maintaining networks to build capacity and collaboration

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Asset: PhD
• Eight years of relevant experience including: Program planning and curriculum development for faculty researchers, addressing concepts across the full range of the research life cycle including advanced concepts that arise within interdisciplinary research teams, and major research projects. Exceptional grasp and experience with curriculum development, pedagogical principles, adult learning principles and theories, mentorship approaches for faculty researchers, and instructional design, including universal design for learning strategies and how these intersect with accessibility and EDI practices. Demonstrated experience with development of complex funding applications from drafting proposals and their associated budgets to submission and administration for investigator led proposals Experience with the federal and provincial grant cycles and funding programs for Principal Investigators, including large infrastructure grants (CFI), Tri agency operating grants (CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC) and Canada research chairs (CRC). Organizingand facilitating workshops and training sessions utilizing effective planned hybrid, in-person or virtual delivery modes. Working directly in an interdisciplinary research environment in which management of complex relationships, strategy developmentand implementation of academic and research programs were core components of the role; Demonstrating excellent knowledge of the Canadian research landscape (e.g., academic, philanthropic, and industrial) . Business development, sales or revenue generating roles that demonstrate ability to grow programming and/or operations in the public sector context such as institutions of higher education. Demonstrated success developing and fostering positive working relationships with cross-divisional, interdisciplinary groups and building relationships with research leaders, faculty members, administrative staff both internal and external to the organization. Conducting research and analysis and using results data to evaluate programs and make recommendations for new or improved services and supports.
• Exceptional oral communication skills, presentation and writing skills
• Proven analyticaland problem solving skills and highly attentive to detail
• Ability to plan projects and lead cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to compile and analyze data, prepare reports and other informational materials
• Flexibility to changing operational needs; capacity to make project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently, ability to handle conflicting and multiple priorities, superior organizational and time management skills.

To be successful inthis role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Resourceful

Closing Date: 04/09/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term This is a two (2) year Term role.
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 16 -- $103,367. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $132,188. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Anita Chooraman

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

A job description is available upon request