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.

Reporting to the Vice-Dean, Medical Education, York University seeks an inaugural Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (AD PGME). This is a rare opportunity to play a foundational leadership role within a new School of Medicine and a growing decanal team. The Associate Dean will lead the development of postgraduate medical education from the ground up, establishing the structures, systems, and culture that will define residency training at York. Central to this role is building strong, trusted relationships with clinical partners, healthcare organizations, and communities across Ontario as the School launches and expands its distributed training model. The Associate Dean will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of residency programs, ensuring alignment with national accreditation standards and the School’s mission of social accountability. Working closely with senior academic leaders, Program Directors, and partners across the ICLN, the Associate Dean will advance competency-based medical education (CBME), lead accreditation processes, foster a learner-centred and inclusive training environment, and contribute to institutional planning and innovation across the medical education continuum.

The ideal candidate will be a respected academic physician and collaborative leader with significant experience in postgraduate medical education and academic medicine. They will bring a demonstrated track record of leadership in accredited residency programs, with deep knowledge of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and/or the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) accreditation standards and CMBE. The successful candidate will have experience working within complex, distributed or community-based training environments, along with a strong record of teaching, scholarship, and program development. They will possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across academic, clinical, and health system settings. A commitment to learner-centred education, continuous quality improvement, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous engagement is essential. An MD (or equivalent), eligibility for licensure in Ontario, and academic credentials suitable for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Clinical Professor are required.

This is a publicly advertised job posting for an existing vacancy. The Associate Dean, PGME will ideally take office in summer 2026 or as mutually agreed, with consideration of candidates beginning immediately.

Hiring Policies:

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• 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 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, Executive Assistant, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca.

Application Process:

• Due date for completed applications: May 15th, 2026.
• Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) Cover letter with statement of leadership experience, vision, strategies or initiatives to be undertaken in support of the School of Medicine
• 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 covering 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. For more information, please reach out to York_ADPGME@odgers.com.