Date Posted: 09/12/2024
Closing Date: 10/16/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39685
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Medicine
Department: MED: Ofc of the Dean
Hospital Affiliation: to be confirmed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications for an Executive Director in the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA). The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, for a five-year term effective January 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter. This position is renewable for a second term following a favourable review. The Executive Director is accountable to the TDRA Executive Committee chaired by the Dean of the Temerty Faculty Medicine and the President/CEO of the Executive Director home institution.
Established in 2012, the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) is a collaboration among the University of Toronto, Baycrest, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Unity Health Toronto, and the University Health Network.
TDRA is working together to better understand, prevent, and treat dementia by creating a stronger link between basic science and clinical research, embedding research into care, improving outreach and education to the community, and increasing the efficiency of collaborative research processes across the city.
The Executive Director will lead cutting-edge research, foster collaboration across disciplines and networks, and mobilize research discoveries to transform health. The successful candidate will have the following attributes and experiences:
The Executive Director, assisted by the Director of Strategy and Operations, and in consultation with TDRA Executive Committee, Research Operations Committee, Clinical Table, Scientific Advisory Committee, and Lived Experience Advisory Panel, has the following accountabilities:
A. Strategic Initiatives
B. Strategic Relationships, Fundraising and Advocacy
C. Program Planning and Management
The Executive Director will be deeply committed to implementing the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity and accessibility (EDIIA) in research and access to resources and support.
Applicants must have a MD degree with certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or its equivalent in any area of medicine and has expertise in dementia, Alzheimer or related field. Alternatively, applicants must have a PhD in brain health, cognitive impairment in aging or related discipline will be considered. The successful candidate currently holds a faculty position at an accredited university at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with a demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching.
Compensation and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This role is 2 days per week.
Interested individuals should send (1) a letter of interest briefly outlining their relevant experience and vision for the future of the TDRA, (2) a statement of contributions to EDIIA and (3) CV to Myfanwy Marshall, Vice President, People & Experience, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, email: Myfanwy.Marshall@camh.ca. All application materials must be received by Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
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.
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.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please reach out to Myfanwy Marshall at Myfanwy.Marshall@camh.ca noting TDRA in the subject line.