York University
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for six (6) Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor positions to commence August 1, 2026. The successful candidates will be appointed as Program Director for Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) in either Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, or Surgery, with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The School’s immediate recruitment priority is Program Directors for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, with additional Program Director appointments anticipated to follow as the program advances. The roles are expected to require 3 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. These are open clinical faculty appointments in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy . The successful candidates will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Department Head, the Program Director (PD) is the academic and administrative leader responsible for the overall integrity, quality, and accreditation compliance of a Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) residency or Area of Focused Competence (AFC) program. Reporting jointly to the Associate Dean, PGME (or designate) and the Department Head, the PD provides strategic leadership for curriculum, assessment, trainee selection and progression, faculty engagement, and continuous program improvement in alignment with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and/or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) standards, as applicable. Reporting jointly to the Associate Dean, PGME (or designate) and the Department Head, the PD will work closely with Program Director(s), Program Assistant, Department Head, Residency Program Committee (RPC), Competence Committee (CC), Vice-Dean, Integrated Community-based Learning Network (ICLN), and PGME Office, and affiliated clinical training sites.
The role provides overall leadership and direction for the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) residency program, ensuring a high-quality educational experience across all training sites. The incumbent chairs the Residency Program Committee (RPC), ensures effective governance documentation, and follow-up, and establishes strong working relationships with departmental leadership, training sites, and affiliated hospitals. The role fosters a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe learning environment and ensures full compliance with RCPSC/CFPC accreditation standards, institutional policies, and provincial regulatory requirements, including leading accreditation preparation, reviews, action planning, and reporting.
The role oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of the residency curriculum, including competency-based medical education (CBME) where applicable, ensuring alignment with national standards and specialty-specific requirements. This includes promoting the integration of CanMEDS/CFPC competencies, patient safety, quality improvement, equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous health, and physician wellness. The incumbent ensures robust systems for learner assessment and progression, participates in the Competence Committee (or equivalent), supports trainees in difficulty in collaboration with PGME, and promotes resident wellness, professionalism, and due process.
In addition, the role leads resident recruitment and selection in accordance with national matching processes such as CaRMS and institutional policy, ensuring fairness, equity, and transparency. The incumbent supports and engages faculty preceptors through faculty development related to teaching, assessment, and learner support; leads continuous quality improvement using program evaluation data and accreditation outcomes; and works closely with the Program Administrator and Department to manage program operations, resources, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Candidate Qualifications:
Degree:
MD or equivalent medical degree, with eligibility to hold a licence to practice medicine in Ontario is required.
Certification in the discipline of the program by the appropriate national certifying body, as applicable:
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) for Family Medicine programs; or
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) as appropriate to the specialty program, or a recognized equivalent.
Maintain an active appointment to the medical staff of an affiliated hospital or healthcare organization.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
Scholarship:
A program of research, quality improvement, or evidence-based practice in their clinical specialty area, medical education or capacity-building
Teaching:
A record of contributions to medical education program design and implementation.
A record of excellence in teaching and supervising medical undergraduate or graduate learners, such as through recognitions or teaching evaluations.
Additional:
Demonstrated experience in postgraduate medical education, including resident teaching, supervision, assessment, and program administration.
Demonstrated knowledge of CFPC or RCPSC PGME accreditation standards, as applicable to the specialty, including requirements related to:
program governance and committee structures
curriculum design and delivery
assessment and progression,
and continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, and sustain a residency program that meets accreditation standards and supports high-quality educational experiences across multiple training sites.
Prior formal leadership experience in postgraduate medical education (e.g., Associate Program Director, Site Director, Education Lead, Competence Committee member or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
Hiring Policies:
The anticipated starting salary for this position, commensurate with qualifications and experience, is $70,000–$90,000 for a 2 day per week commitment, $105,000–$135,000 for a 3 day per week commitment, and $140,000–$180,000 for a 4 day per week commitment.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca.
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: June 5, 2026.
Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) Cover letter with statement of leadership experience, vision, and strategies or initiatives to develop and lead a PGME program; 3) Name and full contact details for three referees at the time of application. Only referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA .
Direct questions about the position to Anne-Marie Roze, HR Project Manager, at rozeam@yorku.ca.
Submit materials at: somadmin@yorku.ca.
o Applicants must clearly state the specific Program Director role(s) for which they are applying in the subject line of the application email (e.g., Application – Program Director, Family Medicine).
o Applications are welcomed for all Program Director positions. The School’s initial recruitment focus will be on Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, with additional Program Director roles to be filled in subsequent phases as the program advances.
Learn More About the Faculty of Health and the School of Medicine: • The Faculty of Health is one of Canada’s most comprehensive, with innovative programs across four schools (Global Health, Kinesiology and Health Science, Nursing, and Health Policy & Management) and a Department (Psychology). The Faculty of Health Strategic Plan outlines its ambitions to contribute to a healthy and just 21st century world. • The Faculty of Health (FOH) is dedicated to promoting truth and reconciliation, accessibility, equity, and inclusivity throughout its academic and research programs, campus spaces, operations, and overall institutional culture. This commitment is a key strategic focus, with particular emphasis on integrating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. • York University is launching a transformative School of Medicine (SOM) within its Faculty of Health, with a mission to educate clinically excellent, person-centred physicians to deliver high-quality, community-based primary and generalist care, grounded in social accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and immersive learning. In parallel, the School advances research and discovery that improves lives and strengthens health systems. As we establish the SOM and grow relationships with local communities, Indigenous Peoples & communities, clinical organizations and providers to help meet the health needs of the communities we serve, we seek to advance reconciliation by embedding Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing in our curriculum, research, and practice.
Learn More About York: • York University generates and shares knowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York. • York’s commitments to social justice are laid out in our Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion and the Indigenous Framework for York University. • Follow the activities and accomplishments of York’s faculty, students and staff on YFile.
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for six (6) Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor positions to commence August 1, 2026. The successful candidates will be appointed as Program Director for Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) in either Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, or Surgery, with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The School’s immediate recruitment priority is Program Directors for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, with additional Program Director appointments anticipated to follow as the program advances. The roles are expected to require 3 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. These are open clinical faculty appointments in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy . The successful candidates will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Department Head, the Program Director (PD) is the academic and administrative leader responsible for the overall integrity, quality, and accreditation compliance of a Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) residency or Area of Focused Competence (AFC) program. Reporting jointly to the Associate Dean, PGME (or designate) and the Department Head, the PD provides strategic leadership for curriculum, assessment, trainee selection and progression, faculty engagement, and continuous program improvement in alignment with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and/or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) standards, as applicable. Reporting jointly to the Associate Dean, PGME (or designate) and the Department Head, the PD will work closely with Program Director(s), Program Assistant, Department Head, Residency Program Committee (RPC), Competence Committee (CC), Vice-Dean, Integrated Community-based Learning Network (ICLN), and PGME Office, and affiliated clinical training sites.
The role provides overall leadership and direction for the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) residency program, ensuring a high-quality educational experience across all training sites. The incumbent chairs the Residency Program Committee (RPC), ensures effective governance documentation, and follow-up, and establishes strong working relationships with departmental leadership, training sites, and affiliated hospitals. The role fosters a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe learning environment and ensures full compliance with RCPSC/CFPC accreditation standards, institutional policies, and provincial regulatory requirements, including leading accreditation preparation, reviews, action planning, and reporting.
The role oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of the residency curriculum, including competency-based medical education (CBME) where applicable, ensuring alignment with national standards and specialty-specific requirements. This includes promoting the integration of CanMEDS/CFPC competencies, patient safety, quality improvement, equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous health, and physician wellness. The incumbent ensures robust systems for learner assessment and progression, participates in the Competence Committee (or equivalent), supports trainees in difficulty in collaboration with PGME, and promotes resident wellness, professionalism, and due process.
In addition, the role leads resident recruitment and selection in accordance with national matching processes such as CaRMS and institutional policy, ensuring fairness, equity, and transparency. The incumbent supports and engages faculty preceptors through faculty development related to teaching, assessment, and learner support; leads continuous quality improvement using program evaluation data and accreditation outcomes; and works closely with the Program Administrator and Department to manage program operations, resources, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Candidate Qualifications:
Degree:
MD or equivalent medical degree, with eligibility to hold a licence to practice medicine in Ontario is required.
Certification in the discipline of the program by the appropriate national certifying body, as applicable:
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) for Family Medicine programs; or
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) as appropriate to the specialty program, or a recognized equivalent.
Maintain an active appointment to the medical staff of an affiliated hospital or healthcare organization.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
Scholarship:
A program of research, quality improvement, or evidence-based practice in their clinical specialty area, medical education or capacity-building
Teaching:
A record of contributions to medical education program design and implementation.
A record of excellence in teaching and supervising medical undergraduate or graduate learners, such as through recognitions or teaching evaluations.
Additional:
Demonstrated experience in postgraduate medical education, including resident teaching, supervision, assessment, and program administration.
Demonstrated knowledge of CFPC or RCPSC PGME accreditation standards, as applicable to the specialty, including requirements related to:
program governance and committee structures
curriculum design and delivery
assessment and progression,
and continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, and sustain a residency program that meets accreditation standards and supports high-quality educational experiences across multiple training sites.
Prior formal leadership experience in postgraduate medical education (e.g., Associate Program Director, Site Director, Education Lead, Competence Committee member or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
Hiring Policies:
The anticipated starting salary for this position, commensurate with qualifications and experience, is $70,000–$90,000 for a 2 day per week commitment, $105,000–$135,000 for a 3 day per week commitment, and $140,000–$180,000 for a 4 day per week commitment.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca.
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: June 5, 2026.
Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) Cover letter with statement of leadership experience, vision, and strategies or initiatives to develop and lead a PGME program; 3) Name and full contact details for three referees at the time of application. Only referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA .
Direct questions about the position to Anne-Marie Roze, HR Project Manager, at rozeam@yorku.ca.
Submit materials at: somadmin@yorku.ca.
o Applicants must clearly state the specific Program Director role(s) for which they are applying in the subject line of the application email (e.g., Application – Program Director, Family Medicine).
o Applications are welcomed for all Program Director positions. The School’s initial recruitment focus will be on Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, with additional Program Director roles to be filled in subsequent phases as the program advances.
Learn More About the Faculty of Health and the School of Medicine: • The Faculty of Health is one of Canada’s most comprehensive, with innovative programs across four schools (Global Health, Kinesiology and Health Science, Nursing, and Health Policy & Management) and a Department (Psychology). The Faculty of Health Strategic Plan outlines its ambitions to contribute to a healthy and just 21st century world. • The Faculty of Health (FOH) is dedicated to promoting truth and reconciliation, accessibility, equity, and inclusivity throughout its academic and research programs, campus spaces, operations, and overall institutional culture. This commitment is a key strategic focus, with particular emphasis on integrating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. • York University is launching a transformative School of Medicine (SOM) within its Faculty of Health, with a mission to educate clinically excellent, person-centred physicians to deliver high-quality, community-based primary and generalist care, grounded in social accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and immersive learning. In parallel, the School advances research and discovery that improves lives and strengthens health systems. As we establish the SOM and grow relationships with local communities, Indigenous Peoples & communities, clinical organizations and providers to help meet the health needs of the communities we serve, we seek to advance reconciliation by embedding Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing in our curriculum, research, and practice.
Learn More About York: • York University generates and shares knowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York. • York’s commitments to social justice are laid out in our Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion and the Indigenous Framework for York University. • Follow the activities and accomplishments of York’s faculty, students and staff on YFile.
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
York University
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor position to commence August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed as Assistant Dean Assessment with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The role is expected to require 2 to 4 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. This is an open clinical faculty appointment in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy. The successful candidate will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), the Assistant Dean, Assessment (AD‑Assessment) provides strategic and operational academic leadership for the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learner assessment within the MD Program. The role ensures that assessment practices across all program phases are rigorous, coherent, fair, and aligned with the approved direction of the MD Curriculum Committee, the School’s program learning outcomes, and national accreditation standards, including those of the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS), as well as York University and provincial quality assurance requirements. The AD‑Assessment leads program‑approved assessment modalities, oversees standard setting, assessment data analysis and reporting, and supports learner progression, remediation, and accommodation, while working collaboratively with faculty development leaders and School leadership to promote assessment literacy, innovation, integrity, and scholarly engagement across the distributed medical education network.
The Assistant Dean, Assessment provides strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of assessment within the MD Program, ensuring a fully integrated, programmatic, competency-based, and outcomes-driven approach across all phases of the curriculum. The role aligns assessment strategy and outcomes with the School’s mission, Program Learning Objectives, and the approved direction of the MD Program Curriculum Committee, while ensuring consistency with national accreditation standards and competency frameworks. The Assistant Dean leads the development and implementation of School-wide assessment policies and governance processes, advises academic and governance committees on assessment outcomes and trends, and oversees the resources, infrastructure, and staffing required to deliver high-quality assessment services.
The role directs the design, integration, and delivery of a comprehensive assessment system across the MD Program, ensuring that assessment methods are fit-for-purpose, valid, reliable, fair, and aligned with principles of competency-based medical education. This includes leadership of all approved assessment modalities—written examinations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), progress testing, workplace-based assessments, and narrative assessments—as well as oversight of exam blueprints, standard setting, scoring frameworks, feedback tools, and assessment delivery across all courses and clinical sites. The Assistant Dean also leads the integration of assessments within institutional digital platforms, including the development of reporting tools, dashboards, and learner portfolios to support progression decisions and learner development.
A core responsibility of the role is to establish and sustain rigorous quality assurance and continuous quality improvement processes for assessment. Using psychometric analysis, outcomes data, learner feedback, and accreditation findings, the Assistant Dean evaluates assessment performance, identifies risks or gaps, and leads improvements to assessment practices and instruments. The role ensures that assessment data are clearly organised, transparent, and defensible to support fair learner progression decisions and timely identification of learners in difficulty. In collaboration with Learner Affairs and academic advisors, the Assistant Dean supports early intervention, remediation, and continuous refinement of assessment processes, while ensuring compliance with institutional and national accreditation standards.
The Assistant Dean works closely with course leaders, clinical faculty, faculty development leaders, and School leadership to ensure consistent assessment practices across the distributed learning network and to strengthen assessment literacy among educators. The role promotes equity–driven, inclusive, and culturally responsive assessment practices by identifying and mitigating bias, integrating Indigenous perspectives and health competencies, and supporting fair assessment for diverse learners. Through collaboration, reporting, and scholarly engagement, the Assistant Dean fosters a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation in assessment that supports learner success, program quality, and the School’s educational mission.
Candidate Qualifications:
Degree:
o Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree, with eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in Ontario.
o Certification in good standing with the RCPSC or CFPC (as applicable to the candidate’s discipline) is required.
o An advanced degree or certification in medical education, assessment or related.
o Maintain an active appointment to the medical staff of an affiliated hospital or healthcare organization.
o Note: Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
Scholarship:
o Engagement in scholarly activity related to medical education, assessment, or evaluation. A track record of contributions such as presentations or publications on assessment, educational measurement, or curriculum evaluation is an asset.
o A commitment to evidence-informed approaches in educational assessment and a willingness to contribute to research or innovation projects that advance the science of assessment and [Text Wrapping Break]improve student learning outcomes.
o Ongoing participation in continuous professional development related to higher education assessment and a familiarity with emerging trends and literature in medical education (e.g., programmatic assessment, learning analytics, validity and reliability in assessment).
Teaching:
o Demonstrated excellence in teaching and assessing medical learners (Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) and/or Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), with recognition for effective educational practice (e.g., teaching awards, strong evaluations, leadership in curriculum or assessment activities).
o Experience providing mentorship or feedback to learners or faculty on performance and assessment, indicating strong skills in observation, evaluation, and coaching for improvement.
o Active involvement in curriculum development or evaluation is considered an asset.
Additional:
o 5 years of experience in medical education or health professions education, with significant responsibilities in learner assessment.
o Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing a variety of assessment methods in a medical or health training context. Experience with exam blueprinting, standard setting, OSCE design, workplace-based assessments, Entrustable Professional Activities and the use of assessment technology and data analysis tools is highly desirable. An understanding of psychometric analysis and the ability to interpret assessment data for decision-making is expected.
o Familiarity with Canadian medical education accreditation standards and contemporary competency frameworks, including the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) standards for learner assessment, and the principles of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) used by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Experience in aligning assessment systems with accreditation requirements and competency frameworks is an asset.
o Experience with assessment in distributed or community-based medical education environments is an asset, including addressing the challenges of consistency and quality assurance across multiple teaching sites.
Hiring Policies:
The anticipated starting salary for this position, commensurate with qualifications and experience, is $70,000–$90,000 for a 2 day per week commitment, $105,000–$135,000 for a 3 day per week commitment, and $140,000–$180,000 for a 4 day per week commitment.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidatesare encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca.
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: June 5, 2026.
Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) Cover letter with statement of leadership experience, vision, and strategies or initiatives to be undertaken in developing and implementing an MD learner assessment system; 3) Copies or links to up to three relevant publications; 4) Name and full contact details for three referees at the time of application. Only referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA.
Direct questions about theposition to Anne-Marie Roze, HR Project Manager, at rozeam@yorku.ca .
Submitmaterials at: somadmin@yorku.ca.
Applicants must clearly state the role(s) for which they are applying in the subject line of the application email (e.g., Application – Assistant Dean, Assessment).
Learn More About the Faculty of Health and the School of Medicine:
The Faculty of Healthis one of Canada’s most comprehensive, with innovative programs across four schools (Global Health, Kinesiology and Health Science, Nursing, and Health Policy & Management) and a Department (Psychology). The Faculty of Health Strategic Plan outlines its ambitions to contribute to a healthy and just 21st century world.
The Faculty of Health (FOH) is dedicated to promoting truth and reconciliation, accessibility, equity, and inclusivity throughout its academic and research programs, campus spaces, operations, and overall institutional culture. This commitment is a key strategic focus, with particular emphasis on integrating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
York University is launching a transformative School of Medicine (SOM) within its Faculty of Health, with a mission to educate clinically excellent, person-centred physicians to deliver high-quality, community-based primary and generalist care, grounded in social accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and immersive learning. In parallel, the School advances research and discovery that improves lives and strengthens health systems. As we establish the SOM and grow relationships with local communities, Indigenous Peoples & communities, clinical organizations and providers to help meet the health needs of the communities we serve, we seek to advance reconciliation by embedding Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing in our curriculum, research, and practice.
Learn More About York:
York University generates and sharesknowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York.
York’s commitments to social justice are laid out inour Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion and the Indigenous Framework for York University.
Follow the activities and accomplishments of York’s faculty,students and staff on YFile.
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor position to commence August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed as Assistant Dean Assessment with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The role is expected to require 2 to 4 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. This is an open clinical faculty appointment in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy. The successful candidate will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), the Assistant Dean, Assessment (AD‑Assessment) provides strategic and operational academic leadership for the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learner assessment within the MD Program. The role ensures that assessment practices across all program phases are rigorous, coherent, fair, and aligned with the approved direction of the MD Curriculum Committee, the School’s program learning outcomes, and national accreditation standards, including those of the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS), as well as York University and provincial quality assurance requirements. The AD‑Assessment leads program‑approved assessment modalities, oversees standard setting, assessment data analysis and reporting, and supports learner progression, remediation, and accommodation, while working collaboratively with faculty development leaders and School leadership to promote assessment literacy, innovation, integrity, and scholarly engagement across the distributed medical education network.
The Assistant Dean, Assessment provides strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of assessment within the MD Program, ensuring a fully integrated, programmatic, competency-based, and outcomes-driven approach across all phases of the curriculum. The role aligns assessment strategy and outcomes with the School’s mission, Program Learning Objectives, and the approved direction of the MD Program Curriculum Committee, while ensuring consistency with national accreditation standards and competency frameworks. The Assistant Dean leads the development and implementation of School-wide assessment policies and governance processes, advises academic and governance committees on assessment outcomes and trends, and oversees the resources, infrastructure, and staffing required to deliver high-quality assessment services.
The role directs the design, integration, and delivery of a comprehensive assessment system across the MD Program, ensuring that assessment methods are fit-for-purpose, valid, reliable, fair, and aligned with principles of competency-based medical education. This includes leadership of all approved assessment modalities—written examinations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), progress testing, workplace-based assessments, and narrative assessments—as well as oversight of exam blueprints, standard setting, scoring frameworks, feedback tools, and assessment delivery across all courses and clinical sites. The Assistant Dean also leads the integration of assessments within institutional digital platforms, including the development of reporting tools, dashboards, and learner portfolios to support progression decisions and learner development.
A core responsibility of the role is to establish and sustain rigorous quality assurance and continuous quality improvement processes for assessment. Using psychometric analysis, outcomes data, learner feedback, and accreditation findings, the Assistant Dean evaluates assessment performance, identifies risks or gaps, and leads improvements to assessment practices and instruments. The role ensures that assessment data are clearly organised, transparent, and defensible to support fair learner progression decisions and timely identification of learners in difficulty. In collaboration with Learner Affairs and academic advisors, the Assistant Dean supports early intervention, remediation, and continuous refinement of assessment processes, while ensuring compliance with institutional and national accreditation standards.
The Assistant Dean works closely with course leaders, clinical faculty, faculty development leaders, and School leadership to ensure consistent assessment practices across the distributed learning network and to strengthen assessment literacy among educators. The role promotes equity–driven, inclusive, and culturally responsive assessment practices by identifying and mitigating bias, integrating Indigenous perspectives and health competencies, and supporting fair assessment for diverse learners. Through collaboration, reporting, and scholarly engagement, the Assistant Dean fosters a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation in assessment that supports learner success, program quality, and the School’s educational mission.
Candidate Qualifications:
Degree:
o Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree, with eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in Ontario.
o Certification in good standing with the RCPSC or CFPC (as applicable to the candidate’s discipline) is required.
o An advanced degree or certification in medical education, assessment or related.
o Maintain an active appointment to the medical staff of an affiliated hospital or healthcare organization.
o Note: Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
Scholarship:
o Engagement in scholarly activity related to medical education, assessment, or evaluation. A track record of contributions such as presentations or publications on assessment, educational measurement, or curriculum evaluation is an asset.
o A commitment to evidence-informed approaches in educational assessment and a willingness to contribute to research or innovation projects that advance the science of assessment and [Text Wrapping Break]improve student learning outcomes.
o Ongoing participation in continuous professional development related to higher education assessment and a familiarity with emerging trends and literature in medical education (e.g., programmatic assessment, learning analytics, validity and reliability in assessment).
Teaching:
o Demonstrated excellence in teaching and assessing medical learners (Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) and/or Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), with recognition for effective educational practice (e.g., teaching awards, strong evaluations, leadership in curriculum or assessment activities).
o Experience providing mentorship or feedback to learners or faculty on performance and assessment, indicating strong skills in observation, evaluation, and coaching for improvement.
o Active involvement in curriculum development or evaluation is considered an asset.
Additional:
o 5 years of experience in medical education or health professions education, with significant responsibilities in learner assessment.
o Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing a variety of assessment methods in a medical or health training context. Experience with exam blueprinting, standard setting, OSCE design, workplace-based assessments, Entrustable Professional Activities and the use of assessment technology and data analysis tools is highly desirable. An understanding of psychometric analysis and the ability to interpret assessment data for decision-making is expected.
o Familiarity with Canadian medical education accreditation standards and contemporary competency frameworks, including the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) standards for learner assessment, and the principles of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) used by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Experience in aligning assessment systems with accreditation requirements and competency frameworks is an asset.
o Experience with assessment in distributed or community-based medical education environments is an asset, including addressing the challenges of consistency and quality assurance across multiple teaching sites.
Hiring Policies:
The anticipated starting salary for this position, commensurate with qualifications and experience, is $70,000–$90,000 for a 2 day per week commitment, $105,000–$135,000 for a 3 day per week commitment, and $140,000–$180,000 for a 4 day per week commitment.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidatesare encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca.
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: June 5, 2026.
Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) Cover letter with statement of leadership experience, vision, and strategies or initiatives to be undertaken in developing and implementing an MD learner assessment system; 3) Copies or links to up to three relevant publications; 4) Name and full contact details for three referees at the time of application. Only referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA.
Direct questions about theposition to Anne-Marie Roze, HR Project Manager, at rozeam@yorku.ca .
Submitmaterials at: somadmin@yorku.ca.
Applicants must clearly state the role(s) for which they are applying in the subject line of the application email (e.g., Application – Assistant Dean, Assessment).
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