Job Posting: Associate / Full Professor – Director of Professional Development in Virtual and Ambulatory Care, Department of Medicine
Associate / Full Professor – Director of Professional Development in Virtual and Ambulatory Care, Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Professional Development in Virtual and Ambulatory Care. Embodied in our Strategic Plan for 2020-24, is a vision for innovative models of medical education in response to a rapidly changing landscape in teaching, learning and patient care. The pace of change demands new initiatives in delivery of virtual care and teaching and learning in a virtual environment, quality improvement and patient safety, and collaboration with other departments and educational units for training in impactful cross-disciplinary ambulatory practice. As patient care in ambulatory settings continues to shift to virtual and other platforms, there is an imminent need for the Department to lead the coordination and innovation in these disparate areas.
The Director of Professional Development in Virtual and Ambulatory Care will report to the Vice Chair Education. The term of the Director of Professional Development in Virtual and Ambulatory Care appointment is three years with the possibility of one renewal following a successful review. Effective start date is July 1, 2021 or an alternative date as mutually agreed on with a transition/mentorship period prior to the start date.
The Department of Medicine recognizes diversity and inclusion as cornerstones to excellence in both academic and clinical realms.
The Director of Professional Development in Virtual and Ambulatory Care will be a full time clinical faculty member appointed to the Department of Medicine at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with an academic position description of Clinician Teacher. Applicants should be recognized as skilled and qualified in the realm of Virtual and Ambulatory Care teaching, delivery and professional development. The incumbent will lead the coordination of the faculty development and learner education to effectively use these models of educational and clinical practice. Additionally, this role will lead the coordination and collaboration of the Department of Medicine with other Departments and academic units to develop and implement new models of teaching and care. Key to success will be the dissemination—through presentations, workshops and publications—the results of these innovative initiatives on local, national and international levels.
The ideal candidate is an effective communicator with an interest in fostering collaboration and building networks. S/he has demonstrated leadership experience and is supportive, personable and approachable.
The Director of Professional Development in Virtual and Ambulatory Care will receive an annual stipend from the Department of Medicine.
Applications will be accepted until May 20, 2021. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a letter of interest and up-to-date curriculum vitae to Dr. Arno Kumagai, Vice Chair Education c/o melanie.moscovitch@utoronto.ca. The letter of intent should outline your strengths and leadership skills as they relate to this position and describe your experience and interest in this initiative.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto is one of the oldest and largest in North America with over 700 full-time faculty members distributed across six fully-affiliated teaching hospitals and the University campus. The Department is comprised of 19 Divisions, and approximately 800 postgraduate trainees and fellows. It is the largest research entity in Canada supported by more than $170 million in research funds. For more information about the Department of Medicine, please visit our website at: http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/