Associate Director, Marketing

Associate Director, Marketing & Communications (Term) Date Posted: 01/19/2026Req ID: 46666Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Acceleration ConsortiumCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00054233 Description: About us The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflects the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed how we think about the world. Your opportunity The Acceleration Consortium (AC) at the University of Toronto (U of T) is leading a transformative shift in scientific discovery that will accelerate technology development and commercialization. The AC is a global community of academia, industry, and government that leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, materials sciences, and high-throughput chemistry to create self-driving laboratories (SDLs), also called materials acceleration platforms (MAPs). These autonomous labs rapidly design materials and molecules needed for a sustainable, healthy, and resilient future, with applications ranging from renewable energy and consumer electronics to drugs. The Acceleration Consortium received a $200M Canadian First Research Excellence Grant for seven years to develop self-driving labs for chemistry and materials, the largest ever grant to a Canadian University. This grant will give the Acceleration Consortium seven years of funding to execute its vision. Job Context Reporting to the Executive Director, the Associate Director, Marketing & Communications leads and coordinates the work of staff in the proactive development, enhancement and successful execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities and events. Areas of focus include developing and enhancing the Consortium’s Communications strategy and increasing overall awareness of the Acceleration Consortium, including leveraging data tools, techniques, and strategies. The Associate Director, Marketing & Communications champions developing and promoting a strong, cohesive, and effective brand identity while ensuring the Institute’s objectives align with the University of Toronto’s broader strategic priorities. This is a term position that will end approximately in Feb 2027. Responsibilities Develop a comprehensive and integrated communications, marketing and media strategy; develop and implement communications and marketing plans to support business development and revenue-generating strategies and/or activities Determine the best materials and methods to be used to promote the Institute's strengths and achievements to the media, including opportunities to clarify information about a particular subject or issue Advise on marketing best practices and brand-building opportunities to the leadership team Advise senior leaders before media interviews to ensure that they are properly informed and prepared and that appropriate information is communicated Liaise with stakeholders of strategic importance to facilitate collaboration and consistency of communications Produce promotional and outreach materials to increase brand awareness Determine the resource requirements for specific marketing and communications projects Direct the activities of a group of staff-appointed employees all performing a similar function, assigning tasks to staff based on understanding of needs and availability of resources Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, journalism, a related field or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum five years of recent and related experience in online communications, digital media and communications, developing and implementing communications strategies for a research lab/institute in artificial intelligence, automation, robotics and chemistry material science. Experience developing a comprehensive and integrated marketing strategy. Experience writing and/or editing content, including blogs, news stories, or briefs for scientific audiences. Demonstrated experience with project planning and management. Experience with the design, development, production, and coordination of online, social and print marketing materials. Experience writing and drafting marketing and communications plans and materials, digital, social, online and print, in a busy, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Experience with writing and editing copy and content to advance communication objectives. Experience supervising staff. Strong knowledge of artificial intelligence, automation, robotics and chemistry material science. Excellent presentation skills with experience in training and presenting to a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels. Proven organizational skills, ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities, manage multiple projects concurrently, and complete work in required time frames. Advanced design software skills (Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Strong time management skills to achieve results and to meet critical timelines in collaboration with stakeholders. Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills and proficiency in communicating and engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Assets (Nonessential) Familiarity with technological subject matter. Closing Date 01/28/2026, 11:59PM ET Additional Details Employee Group: USWAppointment Type: Grant - TermSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 15 -- $97,348 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $124,491. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category: Communication/Media/Public RelationsRecruiter: Ann Yang Lived Experience Statement Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr