About Toronto Metropolitan
At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.
TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.
In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.
The team
The Curriculum Quality Assurance unit is one of six resources within the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT). Through a collaborative approach, the Centre fosters a community dedicated to big thinking about curriculum, pedagogy, and creative ways of developing inclusive teaching practices that enrich the student learning experience.
Curriculum Quality Assurance is a primary resource within the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. Its main goal is to partner with Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) programs to envision innovative, evidence-driven curriculum initiatives that are student-focused, career-relevant, and inclusive. This is done by providing faculty and staff with advising and facilitative support related to:
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Vice-Provost Academic, and providing supervisory support to the Curriculum Specialists and a Curriculum Assistant, the Director, Curriculum Quality Assurance will lead the university’s Curriculum Quality Assurance (CQA) unit to ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) of Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance and TMU’s Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP).
Role responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Leads the development and implementation of annual and longer term plans and priorities for the Curriculum Quality Assurance (CQA) unit, in alignment with the strategic directions of the Vice-Provost Academic and the Executive Director, CELT.
- Advises and supports the Office of the Vice-Provost Academic on curriculum policy, governance, and compliance matters, and collaborates with the Executive Director, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), to advance institutional priorities related to curriculum quality.
- Provides strategic oversight in the development, review, and evaluation of new undergraduate program proposals, periodic program reviews (PPRs), and curriculum modifications to assess longer term viability, in collaboration with academic units, the Registrar’s Office, and Senate committees.
- Provides guidance and support to faculty and staff on preparation of new undergraduate program proposals, periodic program reviews (PPRs), and curriculum modifications ensuring alignment with the IQAP and other related Senate policies.
- Participates in the Associate Deans’ monthly meetings and other academic governance meetings to share information, provide interpretive advice on processes, and address emerging issues.
- Manages and provides advice on all curriculum submissions to the Quality Council and its committees.
Operations and Resource Management:
- Manages the day-to-day operations and administration of the CQA unit, ensuring effective coordination of university-wide assurance submissions and reports to the Quality Council, and overseeing the deployment staff, processes, and systems that support program review and approval activities.
- Leads the development and implementation of efficient workflows and administrative systems to support the review, approval, and effective archiving of curriculum submissions and ASC documents, and oversees the maintenance of the CQA website to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information.
- Collaborates with the Registrar’s office, Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (YSGPS), and other partners to maintain the currency and accessibility of IQAP schedules, manuals, and resources.
Financial Management and Reporting:
- Prepares and manages the annual budget projections for the CQA unit, including forecasting expenditures and providing recommendations for necessary adjustments to meet operational needs.
- Conducts regular reviews of CQA accounts, projects, and budget performance, and develops adjustment plans for subsequent fiscal years as required.
Communications and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Leads and participates in the planning and delivery of orientation sessions and workshops for faculty and staff involved in Periodic Program Reviews (PPRs) and curriculum development.
- Prepares and reviews curriculum management, development, and review documents, manuals, and related communications, including memos and urgent updates.
Leads the planning and implementation of events, presentations, and conferences related to CQA to promote awareness, consistency, and continuous improvement across the university.
HR Management:
- Manages and supervises staff, assigns and prioritises tasks, establishes goals, sets expectations and evaluates performance. Hires, trains, develops and performance manages assigned staff.
- Monitors performance and provides feedback to staff on performance. Provides clarity of roles, responsibilities and accountabilities to staff.
Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:
- Completion of a Doctoral degree in discipline relevant to undergraduate programs offered by TMU.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant senior leadership experience (Director-level or equivalent) in a post-secondary environment, focused on curriculum governance, academic program review or institutional quality assurance.
- Experience in curriculum development, curricular policy analysis, application, and interpretation of quality assurance frameworks (e.g., IQAP/QFA) in a university or college setting;
Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Quality Assurance Framework, processes, and requirements governing universities in the Province of Ontario or other relevant jurisdictions.
- Ability to engage with institution-wide governance committees (e.g., Senate, program review, curriculum committees) and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders across faculties and administrative units.
- Strong working knowledge of curriculum development principles, active learning methodologies, and theories of learning in an academic setting.
- Familiarity with digital learning tools and their integration in academic program delivery and assessment.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing or overseeing budgets and resource allocation in an academic or administrative unit.
- Demonstrated ability working directly with faculty, staff, and students in the context of curriculum development, program review, or academic policy implementation.
- Proven ability to plan, lead, and implement complex, multi-stakeholder projects within defined timelines and budgets.
- Relevant academic and administrative skills developed through work experience in the university or college sectors as an educator.
- Advanced analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities to assess data, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
- Superior oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively;
Leadership Competencies
Leaders at TMU are required to demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:
- Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
- Builds Relationships of Trust & Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships.
- Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential, and valued for their differences.
- Demonstrates Organizational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
- Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.
Additional Information (MAC)
Position Number(s): 20005498
Reports To: Vice-Provost, Academic
Department: Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), Office of the Vice Provost, Academic (OVPA)
Employee Group: MAC
Vacancy Type: Term
Work Location: Hybrid (4 days on campus, 1 remote)
Start Date: January 5, 2026
End Date: January 7, 2028
Hours of Work: 36.25
Grade: D62
Salary Scale: $107,541- $171,787
Hiring Salary Range: $107,541- $130,000
TA Specialist:
Posting Date: November 5, 2025
Application Close Date: November 19, 2025
- Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
- As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
- Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University’s career site.
- We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
