Assistant Dean, Admissions 

York University, School of Medicine
Location: North York, ON

York University is one of Canada’s top-ranked institutions, recognized for its commitment to academic excellence,  innovation, and social impact. Located across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), one of the most diverse and dynamic  communities in the world, York offers a vibrant and inclusive environment for teaching, research, and community  engagement. York University’s School of Medicine, embedded within the Faculty of Health, is a newly established  medical school launching in 2028 with an ambitious mission to shape the next generation of physicians through  innovation, compassion, and discovery. Guided by the School of Medicine Strategic Plan, the School is at a pivotal  moment of foundation building, requiring leaders who are energized by the opportunity to help shape its future and  build meaningful partnerships with communities and health systems across Ontario. Through its Integrated  Community-based Learning Network (ICLN), the School is advancing a distributed model of medical education that  connects learners to diverse clinical settings, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement from the outset. 

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 2026 or as mutually agreed, with consideration of  candidates beginning immediately. The successful candidate will be appointed as Assistant Dean Admissions 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), School of Medicine, York University  seeks an inaugural Assistant Dean, Admissions. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within a  new School of Medicine and a growing education leadership team. The Assistant Dean will provide strategic  direction and operational oversight for admissions and learner recruitment for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program,  shaping policies, processes, and practices that will identify competent and compassionate physicians. Central to this  role is the design and implementation of a fair, transparent, rigorous, holistic, and socially accountable admissions  system that reflects the School’s mission and values and serves the health needs of diverse communities across  Ontario. Working closely with senior academic leaders, faculty, staff, learners, and community partners, the  Assistant Dean leads the Admissions Office and oversees the full admissions lifecycle, from outreach and  recruitment to selection, offers, and continuous quality improvement, while ensuring alignment with accreditation  standards and best practices. 

The ideal candidate will be a respected academic physician and collaborative leader with demonstrated experience  in medical admission and learner selection. They will bring a strong track record of leadership in admissions or  related academic portfolios, with in-depth knowledge of holistic, equitable, and evidence-informed admissions  practices, as well as familiarity with CACMS accreditation standards and national guidelines. The successful candidate will have experience working within complex or distributed educational environments, and a  demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous Peoples engagement, and social accountability  in admissions. They will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to  lead teams, build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and use data and metrics to inform  strategy and decision-making. The candidate will hold an MD or equivalent, be eligible for licensure in Ontario, and  have a record of teaching excellence, mentorship, scholarship or professional activities to admissions or medical  education. 

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 candidates are 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 Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca. 

Application Process:  
• Due date for completed applications: May 29, 2026.  

• 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. 

• York University has partnered with Andrea Patrick and Cora Hui at Odgers to lead this recruitment. To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a cover letter which sets out your interest in the role  and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. The preferred method of application is online at: https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31157. For more information, please reach out to  York_medicine@odgers.com.  

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.