Academic Chair, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Company Description

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We’re uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen.

Job Description

Position: Academic Chair, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Reports to: Vice Principal, Academic & Operations 
Status: Permanent Full-Time 
Site: The Michener Institute 
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; consistent with Michener Compensation Policy 

Why choose Michener at UHN as your future career? 

More than just pay, 

Along with the opportunity of working with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences, you’ll be contributing to the enhancement of the health of individuals and communities in Ontario and beyond! 

Additionally, our Total Rewards package connects Michener to what matters most including:  

• Quality work life balance at Michener 
• Competitive salaries and vacation 
• Paid and unpaid leaves 
• Comprehensive extended healthcare benefits 
• HOOPP Defined Benefit Pension Plan 
• Support for you and your family through a confidential and free Employee Assistance program 
• Corporate discounts 
• Professional development funding 
• Education/tuition assistance program 
• Staff children scholarships 
• On-site parking 
• On-site gym 
• Staff appreciation events 

If you want to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences to enhance the health of individuals and communities in Ontario and beyond, we encourage you to apply for the position of Academic Chair , MRI position with The Michener Institute. 
 
Position Summary: 

As the Academic Chair you will lead faculty in the development of their curriculum, teaching commitments and professional development. Your day-to-day responsibilities include leading the advancement of new program/course delivery strategies, building relationships and liaising with clinical placement sites and potential business partners. You support Michener’s reputation for quality as you ensure on-going compliance, continuous quality improvement and accreditation preparation. You thrive in a collaborative team-based working environment and embrace interprofessional education. You effectively lead strong teams, promoting collaboration and managing employee issues and concerns. You consistently promote Best Experience, Best Education, modelling a student-centered approach and monitoring activities that are integral to student enrollment and engagement. 

The Academic Chair reports to the Vice Principal, Academic & Operations and is responsible to manage, sustain, support, monitor and grow Michener’s academic programs. This includes current academic programs, development of new programs, and the associated academic issues, such as the recruitment and retention of students, setting program targets, ensuring the appropriate credentialing of students graduating from these programs, interaction with relevant accreditation and regulatory bodies, etc. The Academic Chair will achieve this by working together with other academic departments such as the Registrars Office, Student life and faculty. 

Given the nature of Michener programs, the preferred candidate has a broad background in health care and academic administration, particularly in laboratory medicine and/or those of potential future growth. A preferred candidate is one who has harmonious and productive relationships with regulators and the accreditation bodies relevant to Michener programs. Applicants should be comfortable with technology and willing to embrace new and innovative modes of pedagogy, teaching and learning. 

Michener is a highly collaborative community and the Academic Chair must work with other leaders, faculty and Chairs, to advance and enhance the academic quality and reputation of Michener and its graduates, particularly in light of Michener’s key role of meeting the Health Human Resource (HHR) needs of Ontario and beyond. 

For more information about the position, please contact HR@michener.ca

Qualifications

• Significant, typically more than 5 years, experience in health care and post-secondary education. 
• Minimum Masters degree in Healthcare, administration or related field preferred.
• Experience, proven relationships, and success in working with health professions regulatory colleges and government regulatory bodies such as PEQAB considered an asset. 
• Experience leading teams in a unionized environment considered an asset 
• Openness and willingness to consider and implement new modes of pedagogy and innovative methods of teaching and learning. 
• A commitment towards a framework of Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM), including student recruitment, retention, and success. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills with evidence of: initiative, innovation, sound decision-making and planning, persistence in the face of obstacles, creativity, resourcefulness, resiliency, an ability to collaborate with others, a sense of humor, integrity, and a willingness to accept responsibility and be accountable for results. 
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. 
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of the post-secondary experience for students and faculty and staff. 
• Understanding and promotion of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. The ideal candidate must be able to foster an open, sensitive, and supportive environment where students and staff feel valued and can voice their concerns. 
• Advanced knowledge of the systems used at Michener such as MS office suite Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint. Scheduling software knowledge is an asset. 
• Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance document required upon hire. 

Additional Information

Posted: April 18, 2024

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.