Manager, Curriculum

Overview The Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine is seeking to fill a 12+-month contract/career growth opportunity for the Manager, Curriculum. This role is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of all aspects of the UGME Curriculum, from Pre-Clerkship through Clerkship at all three campuses (Hamilton, NRC, and WRC). The Manager, Curriculum reports to the Program Manager, Undergraduate Medical Education. In a collaborative team environment, which embraces the values of integrity, teamwork, and inclusivity, the Manager, Curriculum will serve as a leader and is accountable for the following: Responsibilities Advise the Program Manager, Associate Dean, and Regional Campus Assistant Deans on matters related to the UGME curriculum to ensure its alignment with the strategic vision of the Program, FHS, the University, and accreditation bodies. Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to three core curriculum (Pre-Clerkship, Clerkship, Electives) administrative teams, each of which has staff members distributed across three campuses, to serve over 600 medical students and support the teaching and assessment performed by over 3000 medical faculty members. Direct the delivery of all required curricular components of the UGME program including recruitment and training of preceptors, allocation of appropriate and sufficient learning space and materials, availability of required learning materials on MedPortal (Learning Management System), scheduling of learner activities to meet professional and accreditation requirements, and the collection and publishing of learner performance assessments within MedSIS (Student Information System). Develop and maintain effective working relationships with program leadership and faculty Chairs (Pre-Clerkship, Electives, Professional Competencies, Clerkship, Clinical Skills, Assessment) and the Regional Campus Assistant Deans and Managers to serve as a bridge between leadership direction and curriculum operations. Initiate, develop, and manage relationships with external partners in hospitals and community practices to increase UGME clinical capacity. Oversee the Clerkship and Elective placement process to ensure that UGME policy and CACMS accreditation imperatives are met and that medical learners have access to appropriate and sufficient clinical experiences to meet both academic requirements and expectations for application to residency. Manage, in conjunction with the Program Manager, the financial resources for Curriculum operations, leadership, and teaching within the UGME program, including monitoring and adjusting the curriculum budgets as required. Oversee the allocation of faculty payments and the assignment of educational credits using the FHS DB system, review submissions and ensure accuracy. Serve on various UGME committees and participate in academic planning and curriculum development across all three campuses to ensure equity of delivery and the student experience, and that UGME policies and procedures are followed. Facilitate, in conjunction with the Associate Dean, the UGME program’s curriculum review process and monitor quality improvement initiatives through the Curriculum Committee. Provide supervision for all direct reports through recruitment, hiring, orientation, work assignment, conflict management, performance management, training, and development. Qualifications Are you the right candidate? This role requires a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience with exposure to managerial, human resources and financial support as well as a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will hold a university degree, community college diploma in an administrative field or equivalent as well as the following qualifications: Ability to engage effectively with a diverse pool of learners, staff, and faculty. Excellent interpersonal/relationship building skills, professional presentation, and ability to gain trust and credibility quickly with a variety of groups who intersect within UGME. Previous work experience within a unionized staff environment is an asset. Must have strong time management skills, the ability to multitask and balance competing demands while adhering to timely processes and deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing deliverables and priorities. Resilience to deal with emotionally charged or difficult situations with learners, administration, faculty, and staff members (over multiple sites). Demonstrated ability to work independently and ability to work flexible hours. Broad understanding of the medical education curriculum and goals at McMaster and within Ontario and Canada. What we offer In addition to joining a top ranked university, McMaster offers a competitive total compensation package that includes but is not limited to: Employer Paid benefits such as Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage, Health Care Spending Account & Basic Life Insurance Participation in a Group Retirement Savings Plan Training, coaching and professional development opportunities Employee tuition assistance for continuous development and education Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning and research Progressive paid annual vacation plan Pay Transparency and AI Statement The posted hiring range represents McMaster's typical hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will depend on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions. Individuals with extensive experience, deep specialized expertise, and/or those who can demonstrate exceptional past performance, as applicable, may be hired at a higher rate within the full range, in accordance with the University compensation policies. Hiring Range: $69,652 - $91,331 McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Education and Administrative Industries Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr