Program Manager, Academic Programs and Curriculum (Term)

Date Posted

04/02/2026

Req ID

47567

Faculty/Division

UofT Mississauga

Department

UTM: Institute of Forensic Sciences

Campus

University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Position Number

00059316

Existing Vacancy

Yes

Description

About us

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top‑ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.

Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life‑changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.

This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe‑ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron‑Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

Your Opportunity

The Program Manager, Academic Programs & Curriculum is a full‑time position shared between the University of Toronto Mississauga's Institute of Forensic Sciences and the Department of Anthropology. The Institute of Forensic Sciences (IFS) is designed to provide students with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques. Programs are offered in the fields of forensic anthropology, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, and forensic psychology.

UTM’s Department of Anthropology has strengths in all four traditional subfields of Anthropology: Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology and Sociocultural Anthropology, as well as in Forensic Anthropology and the Anthropology of Health. Anthropology bridges the Natural Sciences and the Social Sciences: We are one of the few Departments at UTM with both Science and Arts programs. Our holistic approach, in addition to the cross‑cultural knowledge gained in our programs, provide students with valuable skills that can be applied in many types of jobs.

For more information, see the UTM Forensic Science website at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/forensic/ and the Department of Anthropology at https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/anthropology/.

Reporting to the Department Manager, the Program Manager is responsible for facilitating the strategic goals of the academic programs of both units by coordinating projects associated with comprehensive academic, administrative, and operational support for undergraduate and graduate programming in Anthropology and the IFS. The Program Manager plays a critical role in curriculum management and development, instructional support, work‑integrating learning coordination, teaching assistant organization, and space management. The position works closely with faculty, sessional lecturers, graduate students, internal and external partners and requires a consistent on‑site presence.

• Four (4) days a week on‑site
• 2‑year term, with the possibility of renewal

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Analyzing internal and external trends and recommending educational programming improvements
• Advising staff on program curriculum change policies and procedures
• Coordinating the preparation and distribution of program and/or course material
• Keeping well‑informed on changes to curriculum, schedules and program offerings and incorporating changes to lesson planning and delivery
• Evaluating and recommending appropriate work‑integrated learning opportunities for students
• Coordinating the recruitment of teaching assistants, course instructors, sessional lecturers and/or stipend instructors
• Handling sensitive and/or confidential information
• Providing orientation to new employees and/or students

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience, working in a post‑secondary environment
• Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated experience in academic program administration
• Minimum one (1) year of experience with Teaching Assistant (TA) administration, contract management, and payroll coordination
• Experience in successfully operating within a complex organization, with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience coordinating curriculum & program development opportunities
• Strong understanding of curriculum processes, instructional support, and student programming
• Familiarity supporting the development and ongoing oversight of course content, particularly for courses taught by sessional lecturers who may be industry professionals
• Proven track record of enhancing, fostering and managing strong relationships with a natural ability to collaborate with diverse groups
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment
• Support the development and ongoing oversight of course content, particularly for courses taught by sessional lecturers who may be industry professionals
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information and high‑risk environments
• Excellent computer skills (e.g. Access, Word, Excel, Power Point)

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience supporting experiential learning, internships, or co‑curricular programming
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Quercus) and graduate TA hiring processes

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Efficient
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Procedural
• Team player

Closing Date

04/13/2026, 11:59 PM ET

Employee Group

USW

Appointment Type

Budget - Term

Schedule

Full‑Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone

USW Pay Band 13 — $86,340. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $110,415. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category

Administrative / Managerial

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Job Segment

Payroll, Program Manager, Scientific, Anthropology, Sustainability, Finance, Management, Social Sciences, Engineering, Energy