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Job Opportunity: Faculty Development Coach, Education Scholars Program (Stipend Role)
Start Date: July 1, 2025
End Date: June 30, 2027
Commitment: Coach up to 3 coachees over the course of contract period
Location: Remote, with hoteling space available at Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital (209 Victoria Street)
Stipend Amount: $825 per coachee
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Faculty Development Coach for our Education Scholars Program (ESP), a two-year program focused on curriculum development, program evaluation, and leadership and system change. The coach will facilitate learning and support participants in developing their identity as education scholars.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide individual coaching with a total of six sessions per coachee (three in Year 1, three in Year 2).
• Independently schedule and conduct coaching sessions via Zoom or in person as appropriate.
• Participate in coaching-related in-person sessions throughout the ESP.
• Offer consultation to the ESP Program Lead to refine and improve the program.
• Attend workshops co-led by program participants, project proposal presentations, and the final showcase.
• Participate in program team meetings.
Qualifications:
• Member of a regulated health profession or laboratory-based professional, or an individual with an advanced degree in adult education.
• Experience in health professions education.
• Proven track record working with health professionals or within healthcare, community health, or related settings.
• Experience providing coaching, including brief solution-focused coaching.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Excellent teaching record across diverse contexts, including faculty development.
• Knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility principles in educational settings.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, using telecommunications and in-person collaboration.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and flexibility in adapting to changing work demands.
• Familiarity with Unity Health and UofT procedures, as well as experience with the ESP or other CFD programs, would be an asset.
• Faculty appointment within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine is an asset.
Application Process:
Submit a letter of intent and an academic CV outlining your relevant experience to Lindsay Baker, Associate Director, Centre for Faculty Development, at lindsay.baker@unityhealth.to
Application Deadline: April 21, 2025
Volunteer Opportunity: Resource Hub Editorial Committee
The Resource Hub houses faculty development resources related to multiple topics of interest in health professions education. The hub is meant to be a one stop shop for faculty development resources across professions, and learner contexts.
As a member of the Resource Hub Editorial Committee you will be invited to:
- Review 1-2 resources a year in your identified area(s) of expertise
- Review current resources on the hub in your identified area(s) of expertise for continued relevance; and,
- Recommend ways to improve resource hub – including gaps in content, or ways to (re)organize
If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, please email Alexandria.Suliman@unityhealth.to.
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