Date Posted: 06/05/2025 Req ID:43280 Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough Department: UTSC:Ofc of the Vice:Prin (Acad) and Dean Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Description: The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey. The Office of the Vice:Principal Academic and Dean provides leadership in academic programming and services to the campus, ensuring a positive and academically responsive environment to change. Within the broader University community, the Vice:Principal Academic and Dean represents the policies and points of view of U of T Scarborough. Within U of T Scarborough, the Vice:Principal and Dean promotes the teaching, research, and scholarship of the faculty, the career development of the administrative staff, and the overall well:being of students. Under the general direction of the Manager, Academic HR and Faculty Affairs, the Academic HR and Faculty Development Advisor plays a dual role in supporting the strategic development and implementation of faculty development programming and the delivery of academic human resources services at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). The incumbent contributes to the advancement of a supportive and inclusive academic environment by planning and coordinating initiatives that promote faculty engagement, leadership, and career progression across all career stages. This includes leading the logistical execution of events and programs, developing communication strategies, evaluating outcomes, and coordinating internal funding competitions. In parallel, the Advisor serves as a key resource on Academic HR processes, providing a full range of expert advice and operational support to academic units on policies and procedures related to faculty appointments, searches, academic reviews, salary administration, and leaves. The incumbent also provides technical guidance on the interpretation and application of collective agreements, including those governing CUPE 3902 Units 1, 3, and 5, which cover teaching assistants, sessional lecturers, and postdoctoral fellows. The Advisor works closely with faculty leadership, departmental administrators, Labour Relations, and central university offices to ensure Academic HR matters are handled with consistency, accuracy, and compliance. The Advisor will also take on new tasks or projects, assume responsibility for ongoing initiatives, and undertake research on a wide variety of issues related to academic human resources at UTSC. The Advisor is responsible for the planning and implementation of projects aimed at improving the campus's Academic HR processes. The responsibilities of the Advisor will continue to evolve, requiring flexibility and a proactive approach to changing priorities while working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The Advisor is expected to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and strong analytical skills in handling inquiries independently or referring them appropriately. As a representative of the Office of the Vice:Principal Academic and Dean, the Advisor must exercise a high degree of sensitivity, responsiveness, and confidentiality regarding human resources matters. This search aligns with the University's commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome an