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SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine
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Community Engaged Learning Lead (UGME)
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose—the essence of SFU—is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!
At Simon Fraser University's Stephens Family School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community and with our partners (the Fraser Health Authority, the First Nations Health Authority, and the Divisions of Family Practice) will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance Truth and Reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.
About the Role
The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a Community Engaged Learning Lead. The appointment will be for a one-year term, with an underlying clinical faculty position. The underlying clinical faculty position will be made at the appropriate rank in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine. To be eligible to hold the underlying clinical faculty position, candidates are expected to be able to contribute skills-based instruction and case-based learning, clinical supervision and/or service to the University and/or to the profession, and/or scholarly activity related to medical education and/or medical research. This is a part-time appointment equivalent to roughly 0.4 FTE to facilitate other commitments candidates have.
The salary for the successful applicant will depend on the rank and experience of the candidate, however, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is $111,160 - $121,160, corresponding to a 0.4 FTE position.
This position reports to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (AD UGME).
Key Areas of Involvement
The Community Engaged Learning Lead is responsible for the coordination and delivery of Community Engaged Learning across the MD Program. In fulfilling this mandate, the Community Engaged Learning Lead works in close collaboration with Learning Modality (e.g., Case-Based Learning) and Theme (e.g., Anatomy) Leads, the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education, and related operations staff. The specific areas of involvement include, but are not limited to:
Strategic Leadership & Curriculum Integration
Design and oversee the implementation of community-engaged learning (CEL) across all three years of the MD program, ensuring alignment with program competencies and milestones.
Integrate CEL into weekly clinical presentations and thematic content, ensuring relevance to social, environmental, and cultural determinants of health.
Collaborate with course leads (MEDS 410, 420, 430) to embed CEL activities into course schedules, assessments, and learning outcomes.
Community Partnership Development
Establish and maintain reciprocal partnerships with community organizations, Indigenous communities, and local leaders to co-create meaningful learning experiences.
Ensure CEL activities reflect community-identified priorities, strengths, and assets, and are grounded in principles of mutual benefit and respect.
Facilitate orientation and training for community partners and preceptors involved in student learning.
Learner Experience & Support
Collaborate with designated admin to coordinate student placements in community-based settings, including logistics, supervision, and safety considerations.
Support students in preparing for and reflecting on CEL experiences, including cultural safety, trauma-informed practice, and social accountability.
Monitor student progress in CEL through workplace-based assessments, reflections, and portfolio submissions.
Assessment & Quality Improvement
Coordinate the program of assessment for CEL with the assessment team, including evaluation of communication, professionalism, teamwork, and community engagement.
Contribute to the Competency Review Team (CRT) by providing input on student performance in CEL domains.
Collect and analyze feedback from students and community partners to inform continuous improvement of CEL programming.
Equity, Reconciliation & Social Accountability
Champion the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems and support the School’s commitments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
Promote anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and equity-oriented practices in all aspects of CEL.
Advocate for the role of CEL in shaping socially accountable physicians who understand the broader determinants of health.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
Eligibility for appointment as Clinical Faculty in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) degree.
Eligibility to hold a license to practice medicine in British Columbia.
Experience teaching at undergraduate level in medical/clinical education.
Experience with the development, management, and/or monitoring of medical education curriculum and/or programs.
Familiarity with undergraduate medical education and health care environments (with a preference for primary care environments).
Commitment to continual growth and reflective practice related to reconciliation, decolonization, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and social accountability.
Demonstrated ability to model high ethical standards and personal integrity, acting in accordance with SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine values.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, and trust-based relationships across differences in identity, role, perspective, and lived experience.
Additional Assets
Preference will be given to family physicians and generalist specialists.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and guidelines for undergraduate medical education
Master’s Degree or PhD in a field related to medical education.
*Credentials verification will be required.
How to Apply:
Please apply with the following documents via e-mail to ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca with the subject line “Application for: Community Engaged Learning Lead”:
Curriculum vitae
Cover Letter – stating interest and accomplishments
Names and contact details of three (3) references
SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications received by October 12, 2026 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on October 13, 2026 but will remain open until the position is filled.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and applicable University Policies. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Family Medicine Assessment Lead
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose—the essence of SFU—is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!
At Simon Fraser University's Stephens Family School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community and with our partners (the Fraser Health Authority, the First Nations Health Authority, and the Divisions of Family Practice) will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance Truth and Reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.
About the Role
The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a Family Medicine Assessment Lead. The appointment will be for a 3-year term, renewable, with an underlying clinical faculty position. The underlying clinical faculty position will be made at the appropriate rank in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine. To be eligible to hold the underlying clinical faculty position, candidates are expected to be able to contribute skills-based instruction and case-based learning, clinical supervision and/or service to the University and/or to the profession, and/or scholarly activity related to medical education and/or medical research. This is a part-time appointment equivalent to roughly 0.2 FTE to facilitate other commitments candidates have.
The salary for the successful applicant will depend on the rank and experience of the candidate, however, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is $55,580 - $60,580 (corresponding to a 0.2 FTE).
This position reports to the Family Medicine Program Director.
Key Areas of Involvement
The Family Medicine (FM) Assessment Lead is responsible for working with program leadership to support the design and implementation of Family Medicine assessment practices, tools and policies within the Family Medicine Residency Program. They are responsible for the supporting coordination and quality assurance of resident assessment and performance across all Family Medicine sites, to ensure standardized implementation and escalation of emerging issues to the Program Director and Associate Dean, Assessment, Evaluation & Accreditation. In addition, the FM Assessment Lead oversees, in conjunction with and under the academic oversight of the Associate Dean, Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation, the continuous quality improvement of the program of assessment in the context of competency-based training.
In fulfilling this mandate, the FM Assessment Lead works in close collaboration with other Family Medicine Portfolio Leads, the Program Director, the Site Director(s) and Clinical Learning Site Directors, clinical faculty, PGME program office and Assessment & Academic Success Office. The FM Assessment Lead provides discipline-specific expertise and operational leadership for Family Medicine assessment activities; however, substantive changes to the Program of Assessment, such as assessment design, standards, tools, processes, reporting requirements, or policies, requires review and approval through the appropriate PGME governance processes.
The specific areas of involvement include, but are not limited to:
- Program-level system design, development, and quality assurance for Assessment and processes related to decisions on competence:
- Contributes their Family Medicine expertise to the design, development, and implementation and quality assurance of the program of assessment for the Family Medicine Residency program.
- Oversight of the Resident Assessment System through supporting implementation, monitoring and compliance in congruence with the Family Medicine program of assessment, principles of Continuous Reflective Assessment For Training, the Assessment Objectives of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and Standards for Accreditation for Residency Programs in Family Medicine (Redbook).
- Working with and supporting the Residency Site Director(s) to ensure implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of the established and approved assessment and evaluation processes at all sites and distributed streams of the SFU Family Medicine Residency Program. This includes assessment in the academic, clinical and educational contexts.
- Act as a resource person to the Program and specifically; Resident Portfolio Coaches, Site Directors and preceptors in the area of assessment.
- In partnership with the Program Director and Site Director(s), support sites in the work of the clinical competency committees for their site, including promoting consistency in the interpretation and use of assessment data and standards to inform progress and advancement recommendations.
- In partnership with the Assistant Dean, Faculty Engagement and Support, and Clinical Learning Site Directors, support sites in the work of assessment of preceptors.
- Identify trends and escalate concerns or system-level issues to the Program Director and Associate Dean, Accreditation, Assessment & Evaluation.
- Regular participation in the following meetings/committees:
- Family Medicine Residency Program Committee (RPC)
- Family Medicine Clinical Competency Committee (Chair)
- Family Medicine Curriculum & Assessment Subcommittee
- CFPC National Assessment Directors Meetings
- Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Competence-Based Medical Education (CBME) Subcommittee if/as needed
- Postgraduate Medical Education Committee (PGMEC) if/as required
- Other meetings/committees as needed
- Design and lead program-wide retreats and faculty development as they pertain to Assessment, in alignment with the established assessment principles, standards, tools and program priorities.
- Faculty development:
- Support the work of the Faculty Education and Support Leads.
- Assist in the orientation of new faculty or preceptors in the area of Assessment.
- Acts as a resource to Site Directors in areas pertaining to resident performance and advancement.
- Reviews assessment data to support the program-level competency committees in their work.
- Contribute to Program-wide events (e.g., orientation, retreats, CaRMS) as they relate to assessment & learner progression.
- Accreditation:
- Prepares accreditation and Internal Review documents in collaboration with the Program Director, Associate Dean, Accreditation, Assessment & Evaluation, the Assessment & Academic Success Office and PGME program office.
- Participates in the Accreditation and Internal Review visits.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement & makes recommendations regarding changes needed to improve the assessment system to meet accreditation standards with substantive changes to assessment design, standards, tools, data definitions, reporting structures or policies requiring review and approval through the appropriate PGME assessment governance processes.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Eligibility for appointment as Clinical Faculty in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine
- M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) degree and Certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), in good standing*.
- Eligibility to hold a license to practice medicine in British Columbia.
- Direct teaching experience with medical learners).
- Familiarity with PGME programs (with a preference for primary care environments).
- Commitment to continual growth and reflective practice related to reconciliation, decolonization, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and social accountability.
- Demonstrated ability to model high ethical standards and personal integrity, acting in accordance with SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine values.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, and trust-based relationships across differences in identity, role, perspective, and lived experience.
Additional Assets
- Master’s degree or PhD in a field related to health or education.
- Experience with the development, management, and/or monitoring of medical education assessment and/or residency programs.
*Credentials verification will be required.
How to Apply:
Please apply with the following documents via e-mail to ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca with the subject line “Application for: Family Medicine Assessment Lead”:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover Letter – stating interest and accomplishments
- Names and contact details of three (3) references
SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications received by October 24, 2026 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on October 25, 2026 but will remain open until the position is filled.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and applicable University Policies. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Anatomy / Physiology Lab Lead
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose—the essence of SFU—is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!
At SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community and with our partners (the Fraser Health Authority, the First Nations Health Authority, and the Divisions of Family Practice) will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance Truth and Reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.
About the Role
The Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a Anatomy/Physiology Lab Lead. The appointment will be for a 3-year term, renewable, with an underlying clinical faculty position. The underlying clinical faculty position will be made at the appropriate rank and category, commensurate with appointment policy A10.07 – Clinical Faculty Appointments. To be eligible to hold the underlying clinical faculty position, candidates may be expected to be able to contribute to skills-based instruction and case-based learning, clinical supervision and/or service to the University and/or to the profession, and/or scholarly activity. This is a part-time appointment equivalent to roughly 0.4 FTE to facilitate other commitments candidates have.
The salary for the successful applicant will depend on the qualifications, rank, category of appointment, and experience of the candidate. For candidates with an MD, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is $111,160 – $121,160 (corresponding to a 0.4FTE). Candidates with alternate credentials with relevant experience may be considered under alternate salary models.
This position reports to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (AD UGME).
Key Areas of Involvement
The Anatomy/Physiology Lab Lead is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of anatomy and physiology learning within the undergraduate medical education program. In fulfilling this mandate, the Anatomy/Physiology Lab Lead works in close collaboration with the Case-Based Learning (CBL) Lead, the Assistant Dean, Curriculum, the MEDS 410 Course Lead, the Anatomy/Physiology and POCUS Curriculum Lead, other instructors, and the School’s Medical Education Technologies team. The specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
- Design and deliver weekly anatomy and physiology learning activities aligned with Case-Based Learning (CBL), Clinical Skills, and Simulation sessions.
- Lead anatomy laboratory sessions and coordinate or delegate instructional responsibilities, as appropriate.
- Develop supplemental self-directed anatomy and physiology learning resources and activities.
- Provide oversight of anatomy and physiology learning, including the integration of ultrasound and other biomedical educational technologies.
- Collaborate with curriculum leaders and educational technology staff to support innovative and effective anatomy and physiology instruction.
- Provide ongoing mentorship and academic support to learners.
- Undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME).
- Optionally assume additional instructional and/or administrative responsibilities where a full-time equivalent workload is desired.
- Contribute to the development, review, and continuous quality improvement of anatomy and physiology curriculum and learning resources.
- Support the development and implementation of learner assessment related to anatomy and physiology.
- Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure alignment of anatomy and physiology learning across the UGME curriculum.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Eligibility for appointment as Clinical Faculty in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine
- Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., MD, or PhD, EdD in medical/clinical education, or related discipline).
- Experience with the development, management, and/or monitoring of medical education curriculum and/or programs.
- Familiarity with undergraduate medical education, anatomy and imaging technologies, and health care environments (with preference given to applicants with experience in primary care settings).
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and respect for Indigenous cultural identities, values, and ways of knowing.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, and trust-based relationships across differences in identity, role, perspective, and lived experience.
Additional Assets
- Eligibility for licensure to practise medicine in British Columbia
- Knowledge of undergraduate medical education accreditation standards and accreditation processes is an asset.
- Experience teaching point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), or related biomedical sciences is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver innovative, learner-centred educational experiences.
- Effective communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
*Credentials verification will be required.
Please apply with the following documents via e-mail to ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca with the subject line “Application for: Anatomy/Physiology Lab Lead”:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover Letter – stating interest and accomplishments
- Names and contact details of three (3) references
SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications received by October 22, 2026 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on October 23, 2026 but the search will remain open until the position is filled.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and applicable University Policies. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
FAMILY MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP LEAD (Fraser Region – Hybrid)
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose—the essence of SFU—is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!
At Simon Fraser University's Stephens Family School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community and with our partners (the Fraser Health Authority, the First Nations Health Authority, and the Divisions of Family Practice) will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance Truth and Reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.
About the Role
The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a Family Medicine Scholarship Lead. The appointment will be for a 3-year term, renewable, with an underlying clinical faculty position. The underlying clinical faculty position will be made at the appropriate rank in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine. To be eligible to hold the underlying clinical faculty position, candidates are expected to be able to contribute skills-based instruction and case-based learning, clinical supervision and/or service to the University and/or to the profession, and/or scholarly activity related to medical education and/or medical research. This is a part-time appointment equivalent to roughly 0.2 FTE to facilitate other commitments candidates have.
The salary for the successful applicant will depend on the rank and experience of the candidate, however, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is $55,580 - $60,580, prorated depending on other commitments (e.g. clinical practice hours) outside of academic work.
This position reports to the Family Medicine Program Director.
Key Areas of Involvement
The Family Medicine (FM) Scholarship Lead is responsible for overseeing the coordination and quality of program scholarship requirements across all sites. In fulfilling this mandate, the FM Scholarship Lead works in close collaboration with other Family Medicine Program Leads, the Site Director(s), and the School of Medicine Research Division.
The specific areas of involvement include, but are not limited to:
- Connect/support preceptors/faculty for Scholarship activities that involve residents
- Liaise with community preceptors for practice-based QI work
- Assuring that Scholarship is being supported at every site
- Develop curriculum and resources that support effective functioning of scholarship and research processes in Family Medicine
- Communicate with Site Director(s) as required, particularly regarding new curriculum scholarship initiatives or issues regarding resident performance
- Coordinate the remediation process for Family Medicine residents who are not meeting Scholar expectations
- Help to develop and implement Family Medicine policies and processes relevant to scholarship
- Help to identify and implement faculty development opportunities that support preceptors with developing scholarship and teaching skills.
- Regular participation in the following meetings/committees:
- Family Medicine Program Residency Committee (FM-RPC)
- Postgraduate Medical Education Committee (PGMEC) if/as required
- Other meetings/committees as needed
- Prepare accreditation and Internal Review documents as pertaining to the Family Medicine scholarship curriculum. Meet with accreditation teams as required
- Contribute to Family Medicine and School-wide events (e.g., orientation, scholarship events)
- Liaise with Scholarship Leaders from Family Medicine programs across the country by attending national and international conferences (e.g., FMF)
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Eligibility for appointment as Clinical Faculty in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine
- M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) degree and Certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), in good standing*.
- Eligibility to hold a license to practice medicine in British Columbia.
- Direct teaching experience with medical learners) / research scholar.\
- Familiarity with PGME programs (with a preference for primary care environments).
- Commitment to continual growth and reflective practice related to reconciliation, decolonization, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and social accountability.
- Demonstrated ability to model high ethical standards and personal integrity, acting in accordance with SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine values.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, and trust-based relationships across differences in identity, role, perspective, and lived experience.
Additional Assets
- Master’s degree or other advanced degree in medical education, health or medical research, health education, or a related discipline.
- Experience with the development, management, and/or monitoring of quality improvement or scholarly work in clinical practice settings.
- PQI Level 3 is preferred
*Credentials verification will be required.
How to Apply:
Please apply with the following documents via e-mail to ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca with the subject line “Application for: Family Medicine Scholarship Lead”:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover Letter – stating interest and accomplishments
- Names and contact details of three (3) references
SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications received by October 12, 2026 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on October 13, 2026 but will remain open until the position is filled.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and applicable University Policies. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Family Medicine Residency Site Director (Fraser South & Fraser North)
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose—the essence of SFU—is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!
At Simon Fraser University's Stephens Family School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community and with our partners (the Fraser Health Authority, the First Nations Health Authority, and the Divisions of Family Practice) will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance Truth and Reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.
About the Role
The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a Family Medicine Residency Site Director (Fraser South & Fraser North). The appointment will be for a 3-year term, renewable, with an underlying clinical faculty position. The underlying clinical faculty position will be made at the appropriate rank in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine. To be eligible to hold the underlying clinical faculty position, candidates are expected to be able to contribute skills-based instruction and case-based learning, clinical supervision and/or service to the University and/or to the profession, and/or scholarly activity related to medical education and/or medical research. This is a part-time appointment equivalent to roughly 0.2 FTE to facilitate other commitments candidates have.
The salary for the successful applicant will depend on the rank and experience of the candidate, however, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is $55,580 - $60,580, prorated depending on other commitments (e.g. clinical practice hours) outside of academic work.
This position reports to the Family Medicine Program Director. This position will support the first inaugural site in the communities of Fraser South as well as support expansion planning in Fraser North.
Key Areas of Involvement
The Family Medicine Residency Site Director (Fraser South & Fraser North) is responsible for providing support and oversight for the provision of resident educational experiences at their respective training site, ensuring alignment with the SFU Family Medicine Residency Program’s curriculum objectives and assessment framework. The FMR Site Director is also responsible for overseeing administrative activities of their respective training site as they relate to the Family Medicine program.
In fulfilling this mandate, the FMR Site Director collaborates with the FM Program Director, FM Portfolio (Curriculum, Assessment, and Scholar) Leads, FM Program Administrator, Site Administrator, Clinical Site Directors from communities within their respective site, Acute Care Leads from hospitals within their respective site, Faculty Education and Support Leads, residents, and other members of the faculty and administrative team.
The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop and monitor learning experiences at the site that are consistent with Family Medicine Residency Program objectives and CFPC standards in collaboration with the FM Program Director and FM Portfolio (Curriculum, Assessment, and Scholar) Leads.
Ensures that the site adheres to requirements of CanRAC, College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) accreditation standards, and that Resident Doctors of BC collective agreement.
Serves as the Chair of the Site Operations Subcommittee, a working subcommittee of the Family Medicine Residency Program Committee (FM-RPC).
Represents the site at the Family Medicine Residency Program Committee (FM-RPC) to ensure opportunities and challenges at the site are considered in overall planning
Support resident learning and progress ensuring that:
Residents have access to additional resources and supported as required
Program Directors are informed about residents who are in difficulty and who may require remedial training.
All residents meet regularly with their Resident Portfolio Coach to review progress and plan learning.
Participate in the review of resident performance as part of the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC), including collaborating in the creation of learning/ remediation plans to ensure they reflect available site resources.
In collaboration with the SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine’s Assessment and Learner Progress Unit and the FM Assessment Lead, provide resources and practice opportunities at a site level to support residents in preparing themselves for the CFPC certification exam.
Oversee the progress of resident scholar projects in conjunction with the FM Scholarship Lead.
Regularly review teaching locations and teacher effectiveness including creating action plans in response to data and reports provided by the Educational Quality Improvement (EQI) Unit with the Clinical Site Directors.
Contribute to a creation and maintenance of a supportive site culture and learning environment that facilitates resident, administrator, and preceptor resilience and wellbeing.
Administer that site budget and assist Program Director in budget planning for site.
Maintain confidential resident records.
Participate in CaRMS resident selection process and assist Program Director in the preparation of the site rank list.
Organize the site orientation for new residents.
Performing site visits to establish new clinical experiences for residents.
Liaise with the relevant Divisions of Family Practice, Hospital Administration, and local Health Authority as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
Eligibility for appointment as Clinical Faculty in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) degree and Certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), in good standing*.
Eligibility to hold a license to practice medicine in British Columbia.
Must be a member of a Division of Family Practice. Preference will be given to applicants whose primary Division membership is in Langley, White Rock/South Surrey, Surrey/North Delta, Burnaby, Fraser Northwest, or Ridge Meadows.
Minimum of five years of direct teaching experience with residents.
Commitment to continual growth and reflective practice related to reconciliation, decolonization, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and social accountability.
Demonstrated ability to model high ethical standards and personal integrity, acting in accordance with SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine values.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, and trust-based relationships across differences in identity, role, perspective, and lived experience.
Additional Assets
Master’s Degree or PhD in medical education or a field related to health or education.
Previous leadership experience with residency programs.
Capacity to engage conflict, tension, and feedback effectively in ways that support individual and organizational learning.
Demonstrated awareness of how systems, structures, and power dynamics can shape workplace and educational experiences.
*Credentials verification will be required.
Please apply with the following documents via e-mail to ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca with the subject line “Application for: Family Medicine Residency Site Director (Fraser South & Fraser North)”:
Curriculum vitae
Cover Letter – stating interest and accomplishments
Names and contact details of three (3) references
SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications received by September 21, 2026 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on September 22, 2026 but will remain open until the position is filled.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and applicable University Policies. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Assistant Dean, Admissions
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose—the essence of SFU—is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!
At Simon Fraser University's Stephens Family School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centered environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.
About the Role
The Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for Assistant Dean, Admissions. The Assistant Dean appointment will be for a 3-year term, renewable once, with an underlying faculty position. The underlying faculty position will be made in accordance with Policy A10.07 Clinical Faculty Appointments or Policy A10.08 Medical Research Faculty Appointments.
Clinical Faculty:
To be eligible to hold the underlying faculty position as Clinical Faculty, candidates are expected to be able to contribute skills-based instruction, case-based learning, clinical supervision and/or service to the University and/or to the profession. In addition, candidates are expected to engage in scholarly activity relevant to the work of Admissions, including areas related to medical education and/or medical research. Alternative appointment arrangements (such as half-time) may also be considered to facilitate other commitments candidates may have.
The salary for the successful applicant to the Assistant Dean, Admissions with an underlying faculty position as Clinical Faculty will depend on the rank and experience of the candidate, however, a reasonable estimate of the salary range at a 0.5 FTE is $153,950 - $166,450 (inclusive of an administrative stipend for the Assistant Dean role).
Medical Research Faculty:
To be eligible to hold the underlying faculty position as Medical Research Faculty, candidates are expected to be able to contribute research and scholarly activity in primary care, and service and/or specialized instruction in medical education or medical research. The underlying Medical Research Faculty appointment will be full-time.
The salary for the successful applicant to the Assistant Dean, Admissions with an underlying faculty position as Medical Research Faculty will depend on the rank and experience of the candidate, however, a reasonable estimate of the salary range at 1.0FTE (inclusive of an administrative stipend for the Assistant Dean role) is as follows:
Assistant Professor: $127,493 - $156,115
Associate Professor: $157,857 - $183,299
Full Professor: $193,889 - $225,691
The Assistant Dean, Admissions for the SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine supports the School’s enrollment goals by helping build academically strong, talented, and diverse incoming classes through active student recruitment, admissions, and enrollment efforts. The Assistant Dean reports to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) and liaises with and supports all sectors of the educational continuum in SFU School of Medicine.
Key Areas of Involvement
The primary objective of the Assistant Dean, Admissions is to develop, review, and uphold policies and processes that ensure medical student selection is conducted rigorously and aligns with best evidence, best practices, and the priorities of the SFU School of Medicine. Under the direction of the Associate Dean, UGME, the Assistant Dean provides leadership in the development and implementation of the school’s undergraduate medical education goals.
Support the implementation and ongoing refinement of the Indigenous Admissions Stream under the leadership of the Associate Dean, Indigenous Health Stewardship.
In collaboration with the Associate Dean, Assessment, Accreditation and Evaluation, monitor the processes and outcomes of MD program admissions and ensure ongoing compliance with CACMS accreditation standards.
In collaboration with the Associate Dean, UGME and Associate Dean, Learners and Admission committee: develop, interpret and/or implement policies related to MD Admissions.
Work closely with the deanery of the School of Medicine to develop admissions policies, planning and operations
Work closely with the Dean and administrative directors of the School of Medicine to support the space, staffing, and funding needs of MD Program Admissions.
Participate as a member of provincial and national committees involved in undergraduate medical admissions.
Assess and adjudicate all requests for admission exceptions, requests, and deferrals in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
Liaise with SFU and provincial offices outside the School of Medicine to ensure alignment with and adherence to relevant policies and requirements.
Engage with admissions leaders at other Canadian universities to promote innovation and collaboratively address issues of mutual interest and concern.
Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Dean or the Associate Dean, UGME.
- Serve as Acting Associate Dean, UGME, during short-term absences of the Associate Dean, as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
Eligibility for appointment as Clinical Faculty in accordance with Policy A10.07 Clinical Faculty Appointments or eligibility for appointment as Medical Research Faculty in accordance with Policy A10.08 Medical Research Faculty Appointments.
M.D. (Clinical Faculty) or PhD (Medical Research Faculty) in a primary care field.
Demonstrated track record of educational scholarship and strong familiarity with best evidence and leading practices in medical school admissions and selection.
Demonstrated ability to identify, critically evaluate, and interpret data and evidence to inform medical school admissions policies and practices.
Demonstrated familiarity with MD admissions, the medical education landscape, and primary care clinical environments.
Experience in medical education leadership
Excellent knowledge and understanding of, and respect for, Indigenous cultural identities and values.
Commitment to continual growth and reflective practice related to reconciliation, decolonization, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and social accountability.
Demonstrated ability to model high ethical standards and personal integrity, acting in accordance with SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine values.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, and trust-based relationships across differences in identity, role, perspective, and lived experience.
Preference may be given to candidates who possess some or all of the following:
Eligibility to hold a license to practice medicine in British Columbia
Knowledge of accreditation standards and guidelines for undergraduate medical education
Experience indirect teaching of medical learners
*Credentials verification will be required.
Please apply with the following documents via e-mail to ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca with the subject line “Application for: Assistant Dean, Admissions”:
Curriculum vitae
Letter of Interest/statement of accomplishments
Names and contact information of three letters from referees
SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications received by October 15, 2026 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on October 16, 2026 but will remain open until the position is filled.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and applicable University Policies. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Clinical Site Director – Delta
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose—the essence of SFU—is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!
At Simon Fraser University's Stephens Family School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community and with our partners (the Fraser Health Authority, the First Nations Health Authority, and the Divisions of Family Practice) will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance Truth and Reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.
About the Role
The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for Clinical Site Director - Delta. The appointment will be for a 3-year term, renewable, with an underlying clinical faculty position. The underlying clinical faculty position will be made at the appropriate rank in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine. To be eligible to hold the underlying clinical faculty position, candidates are expected to be able to contribute skills-based instruction and case-based learning, clinical supervision and/or service to the University and/or to the profession, and/or scholarly activity related to medical education and/or medical research. This is a part-time appointment equivalent to roughly 0.2 FTE to facilitate other commitments candidates may have.
The salary for the successful applicant will depend on the rank and experience of the candidate, however, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is $55,580 - $60,580.
This position reports to the Associate Dean, Education.
Key Areas of Involvement
The specific areas of involvement include, but are not limited to:
The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University is seeking a part-time Clinical Site Director - Delta to work collaboratively within the community in preparation for welcoming medical students and residents for their clinical experiences.
Provide leadership in developing the Delta clinical site to prepare for accepting medical students and residents for clinical experiences in community and acute care settings.
Actively engage, recruit, and support preceptors to foster high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
Work closely with the Faculty Education and Support Lead - Delta to promote faculty education and support opportunities for current and prospective preceptors.
Work closely with the Acute Care Lead - Delta (once hired) to engage and recruit hospital-based preceptors and identify appropriate hospital-based clinical learning opportunities
Plan and align clinical learning opportunities with curricular outcomes, contributing to curriculum development, accreditation, and program launch.
Collaborate with partner organizations including Divisions of Family Practice, Medical Staff Associations, hospitals, and community groups to strengthen site capacity.
Contribute to onboarding additional clinical sites in preparation for welcoming medical students and residents.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required
Eligibility for appointment as Clinical Faculty in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) required
Eligibility to hold a license to practice medicine in British Columbia
Must be a member of the Delta Division of Family Practice
Direct teaching experience with medical learners.
Commitment to continual growth and reflective practice related to reconciliation, decolonization, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and social accountability.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, and trust-based relationships across differences in identity, role, perspective, and lived experience.
Familiarity with medical education training programs.
Additional Assets
Experience in developing, managing, and/or monitoring medical education curricula and/or programs.
Capacity to engage conflict, tension, and feedback effectively in ways that support individual and organizational learning.
Demonstrated awareness of how systems, structures, and power dynamics can shape workplace and educational experiences.
*Credentials verification will be required.
Please apply with the following documents via e-mail to ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca with the subject line “Application: for Clinical Site Director - Delta”:
Curriculum vitae
Cover Letter – stating interest and accomplishments
Names and contact details of three (3) references
SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications received by August 19, 2026 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on August 20, 2026 but will remain open until the position is filled.
About SFU
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and applicable University Policies. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Clinical Site Director — Fraser Northwest
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose—the essence of SFU—is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!
At Simon Fraser University's Stephens Family School of Medicine we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community and with our partners (the Fraser Health Authority, the First Nations Health Authority, and the Divisions of Family Practice) will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance Truth and Reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.
About the Role
The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for Clinical Site Director- Fraser Northwest. The appointment will be for a 3-year term, renewable, with an underlying clinical faculty position. The underlying clinical faculty position will be made at the appropriate rank in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine. To be eligible to hold the underlying clinical faculty position, candidates are expected to be able to contribute skills-based instruction and case-based learning, clinical supervision and/or service to the University and/or to the profession, and/or scholarly activity related to medical education and/or medical research. This is a part-time appointment equivalent to roughly 0.2 FTE to facilitate other commitments candidates may have.
The salary for the successful applicant will depend on the rank and experience of the candidate, however, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is $55,580 - $60,580.
This position reports to the Associate Dean, Education.
Key Areas of Involvement
The specific areas of involvement include, but are not limited to:
The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University is seeking a part-time Clinical Site Director- Fraser Northwest to work collaboratively within the community in preparation for welcoming medical students and residents for their clinical experiences.
Provide leadership in developing the Fraser Northwest clinical site to prepare for accepting medical students and residents for clinical experiences in community and acute care settings.
Actively engage, recruit, and support preceptors to foster high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
Work closely with the Faculty Education and Support Lead - Fraser Northwest to promote faculty education and support opportunities for current and prospective preceptors.
Work closely with the Acute Care Lead - Fraser Northwest (once hired) to engage and recruit hospital-based preceptors and identify appropriate hospital-based clinical learning opportunities
Plan and align clinical learning opportunities with curricular outcomes, contributing to curriculum development, accreditation, and program launch.
Collaborate with partner organizations including Divisions of Family Practice, Medical Staff Associations, hospitals, and community groups to strengthen site capacity.
Contribute to onboarding additional clinical sites in preparation for welcoming medical students and residents.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required
Eligibility for appointment as Clinical Faculty in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) required
Eligibility to hold a license to practice medicine in British Columbia
Must be a member of the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice
Direct teaching experience with medical learners.
Commitment to continual growth and reflective practice related to reconciliation, decolonization, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and social accountability.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, and trust-based relationships across differences in identity, role, perspective, and lived experience.
Familiarity with medical education training programs.
Additional Assets
Experience in developing, managing, and/or monitoring medical education curricula and/or programs.
Capacity to engage conflict, tension, and feedback effectively in ways that support individual and organizational learning.
Demonstrated awareness of how systems, structures, and power dynamics can shape workplace and educational experiences.
*Credentials verification will be required.
Please apply with the following documents via e-mail to ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca with the subject line “Application: for Clinical Site Director- Fraser Northwest”:
Curriculum vitae
Cover Letter – stating interest and accomplishments
Names and contact details of three (3) references
SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications received by July 9, 2026 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on July 10, 2026 but will remain open until the position is filled.
About SFU
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and applicable University Policies. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Clinical Site Director—Burnaby
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose—the essence of SFU—is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!
At Simon Fraser University's Stephens Family School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community and with our partners (the Fraser Health Authority, the First Nations Health Authority, and the Divisions of Family Practice) will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance Truth and Reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.
About the Role
The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for Clinical Site Director- Burnaby. The appointment will be for a 3-year term, renewable, with an underlying clinical faculty position. The underlying clinical faculty position will be made at the appropriate rank in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine. To be eligible to hold the underlying clinical faculty position, candidates are expected to be able to contribute skills-based instruction and case-based learning, clinical supervision and/or service to the University and/or to the profession, and/or scholarly activity related to medical education and/or medical research. This is a part-time appointment equivalent to roughly 0.2 FTE to facilitate other commitments candidates may have.
The salary for the successful applicant will depend on the rank and experience of the candidate, however, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is $55,580 - $60,580.
This position reports to the Associate Dean, Education.
Key Areas of Involvement
The specific areas of involvement include, but are not limited to:
The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University is seeking a part-time Clinical Site Director- Burnaby to work collaboratively within the community in preparation for welcoming medical students and residents for their clinical experiences.
Provide leadership in developing the Burnaby clinical site to prepare for accepting medical students and residents for clinical experiences in community and acute care settings.
Actively engage, recruit, and support preceptors to foster high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
Work closely with the Faculty Education and Support Lead - Burnaby to promote faculty education and support opportunities for current and prospective preceptors.
Work closely with the Acute Care Lead - Burnaby (once hired) to engage and recruit hospital-based preceptors and identify appropriate hospital-based clinical learning opportunities
Plan and align clinical learning opportunities with curricular outcomes, contributing to curriculum development, accreditation, and program launch.
Collaborate with partner organizations including Divisions of Family Practice, Medical Staff Associations, hospitals, and community groups to strengthen site capacity.
Contribute to onboarding additional clinical sites in preparation for welcoming medical students and residents.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required
Eligibility for appointment as Clinical Faculty in accordance with Policy A10.07- Clinical Faculty Appointments in the School of Medicine
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) required
Eligibility to hold a license to practice medicine in British Columbia
Must be a member of the Burnaby Division of Family Practice
Direct teaching experience with medical learners.
Commitment to continual growth and reflective practice related to reconciliation, decolonization, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and social accountability.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, and trust-based relationships across differences in identity, role, perspective, and lived experience.
Familiarity with medical education training programs.
Additional Assets
Experience in developing, managing, and/or monitoring medical education curricula and/or programs.
Capacity to engage conflict, tension, and feedback effectively in ways that support individual and organizational learning.
Demonstrated awareness of how systems, structures, and power dynamics can shape workplace and educational experiences.
*Credentials verification will be required.
Please apply with the following documents via e-mail to ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca with the subject line “Application: for Clinical Site Director-Burnaby”:
Curriculum vitae
Cover Letter – stating interest and accomplishments
Names and contact details of three (3) references
SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications received by July 9, 2026 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on July 10, 2026 but will remain open until the position is filled.
About SFU
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and applicable University Policies. For further details see the full Collection Notice.