Assistant Dean, Admissions

Surrey, BC
SFU Department: School of Medicine – Dean’s Office

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.

Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!

At Simon Fraser University’s School of Medicine (SoM), we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centred environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.

Description:
The School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for an Assistant Dean, Admissions. The Assistant Dean appointment will be for a 3-year term, renewable, with an underlying faculty position. The underlying faculty position will be made at the appropriate rank and category, commensurate with experience. To be eligible to hold the underlying faculty position, candidates are expected to be able to contribute to teaching, service, and scholarship related to medical education and/or medical research. Alternative appointment arrangements (such as half-time) may also be considered to facilitate other commitments candidates may have.

The salary for the successful applicant will depend on the rank, category of appointment, and experience of the candidate, however, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is $185,000 – $270,000 (inclusive of an administrative stipend for the Assistant Dean role and prorated depending on other commitments outside of academic work).

The Assistant Dean, Admissions for the SFU SoM supports the enrollment goals of building academically vibrant, increasingly talented, and diverse incoming classes by actively recruiting, admitting, and enrolling students. The Assistant Dean reports to the Associate Dean, Students, and liaises with and supporting all sectors of the educational continuum in SFU SoM.

Full Job Description

Key Areas of Involvement:
The main objective for the Assistant Dean, Admissions is to ensure adherence to all policies and processes relating to admissions through all streams of the MD Program.

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the SFU SoM goals in undergraduate medical education
• In collaboration with the Assistant Dean in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education: support the advancement of the program
• In close collaboration with the Associate Dean, Indigenous: co-develops the Indigenous Admissions and pre-admissions stream
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean, Assessment, Accreditation and Evaluation: monitor the processes and outcomes of MD program admissions; and ensure continued compliance of MD admissions with CACMS accreditation standards
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean, Students and Assistant Dean, Learner Affairs: develop, interpret and/or implement policies related to MD Admissions
• Work closely with the Dean, Associate Deans and other Assistant Deans to develop SoM policy, planning and operations
• Work closely with the Dean and administrative directors of the SoM to support the space, staffing and funding needs of MD Admissions
• Participates as a member of provincial and national committees involved in undergraduate medical admissions.
• Assesses and adjudicates all requests for admission deferral, as per established Guideline for Admissions Deferral.       
• Work with those responsible for admissions at other Canadian Universities to support innovation and to address problems of mutual interest and concern
• Undertake duties as may from time to time be assigned to them by the Dean or Associate Dean, Students.
• Serve as Acting Associate Dean Learners on notification from the ADL of short-term absence

Qualifications & Experience:
Required:

• M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of and respect for Indigenous cultural identities and values
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of and respect for Indigenous cultural identities and values
• Minimum of 5 years of direct teaching experience of medical learners
• Experience with medical education leadership

Preference may be given to candidates who possess some or all of the following:

• Eligibility to hold a license to practice medicine in British Columbia
• Holds CCFP/FCFP
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and guidelines for undergraduate medical education
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups and teams
• Familiarity with MD Admissions, the medical education environment, and health care environments in primary care environments
  
  *Credentials verification will be required

Application Process:
Please apply with the following documents through the online application system: http://apply.interfolio.com/158033

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of Interest/statement of accomplishments
• Names and contact information of three letters from referees

SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Posting Closing Date:
Applications received by December 1, 2024 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on December 2, 2024 but will remain open until the position is filled.