Director of Depertment of Nursing (Ryerson University)

Institution: Toronto Metropolitan University, Faculty of Community Services Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada (on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat Peoples) Job Type: Internal search – Tenured faculty leadership position Term: 3 to 5 years, with possibility of renewal Start Date: July 1, 2026 Deadline: January 30, 2026 Contact: Dr. Kiaras Gharabaghi – k.gharabaghi@torontomu.ca Role Overview Provide visionary and inclusive leadership for DCSN, overseeing academic programs, faculty, students, and financial resources Serve as public face of the School, advocating for DCSN internally and externally Promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) in all aspects of the School’s operations Engage in teaching, research/scholarship, and service duties as a tenured faculty member Key Responsibilities Academic leadership in curriculum planning, program development, and community engagement Strategic planning and management of faculty, staff, and resources Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment for students and staff Represent the School in university governance, professional organizations, and community partnerships Support and mentor faculty in teaching, research, and career development Required Qualifications Doctoral degree in nursing or related discipline At least one completed degree in Nursing Current or eligible registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Established record of academic leadership and clinical experience Demonstrated experience in course/curriculum review, pedagogical practice, and scholarly research Strong communication, interpersonal, and management skills Desirable Attributes: Commitment to EDIA in teaching, research, and service Ability to foster inclusive and accessible learning Track record of collegial service and contribution to academic community Faculty & School Overview Faculty of Community Services: ~1000 students; focus on innovation, scholarship, and social impact Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing: ~2800 students (undergraduate, graduate, outreach, and continuing education) Master of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner programs Newly launched PhD in Urban Health Program Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae (CV) Letter of Interest / Vision Statement, including a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, and plans for the next 3–5 years Submission: Online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal Deadline: January 30, 2026 Additional Notes This is an internal search (applications only from current employees of TMU) TMU strongly encourages applications from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, Black-identified persons, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women and/or 2SLGBTQ+ Support for accommodations is available for applicants with disabilities If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Institution: Toronto Metropolitan University, Faculty of Community Services
Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada (on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat Peoples)
Job Type: Internal search – Tenured faculty leadership position
Term: 3 to 5 years, with possibility of renewal
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Contact: Dr. Kiaras Gharabaghi – k.gharabaghi@torontomu.ca

Role Overview

Provide visionary and inclusive leadership for DCSN, overseeing academic programs, faculty, students, and financial resources
Serve as public face of the School, advocating for DCSN internally and externally
Promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) in all aspects of the School’s operations
Engage in teaching, research/scholarship, and service duties as a tenured faculty member

Key Responsibilities

Academic leadership in curriculum planning, program development, and community engagement
Strategic planning and management of faculty, staff, and resources
Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment for students and staff
Represent the School in university governance, professional organizations, and community partnerships
Support and mentor faculty in teaching, research, and career development

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in nursing or related discipline
At least one completed degree in Nursing
Current or eligible registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Established record of academic leadership and clinical experience
Demonstrated experience in course/curriculum review, pedagogical practice, and scholarly research
Strong communication, interpersonal, and management skills

Desirable Attributes:

Commitment to EDIA in teaching, research, and service
Ability to foster inclusive and accessible learning
Track record of collegial service and contribution to academic community

Faculty & School Overview

Faculty of Community Services: ~1000 students; focus on innovation, scholarship, and social impact
Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing:
- ~2800 students (undergraduate, graduate, outreach, and continuing education)
- Master of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner programs
- Newly launched PhD in Urban Health Program

Application Requirements

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Letter of Interest / Vision Statement, including a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, and plans for the next 3–5 years

Submission: Online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal
Deadline: January 30, 2026

Additional Notes

This is an internal search (applications only from current employees of TMU)
TMU strongly encourages applications from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, Black-identified persons, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women and/or 2SLGBTQ+
Support for accommodations is available for applicants with disabilities

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

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