Dean, Liberal Arts
Yorkville University
About Us:We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself. Seek a career that will challenge you to make a meaningful difference through work with a passionate, empowered team in an environment where your voice matters and your ideas are always important.If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us. Who we need:Reporting to the Vice-President (Academic) and BC Campus Principal, the Dean of Liberal Arts provides academic and professional leadership for the effective delivery of the Associate of Arts (AA) degree program in BC and liberal arts courses nationally. Within the University’s governance structures, the Dean is a member of the Academic Council of Yorkville, the BC Provincial Senate, and chairs the BC Liberal Arts Curriculum Committee, leading program planning and development to ensure the continuing quality and currency of the AA degree program in British Columbia.The Associate of Arts program launches in October 2024. The Dean is responsible for the program’s academic leadership and governance, including developing and leading a robust Program Advisory Committee as applicable. The Dean further oversees liberal arts offerings, working with the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program to ensure BBA students’ humanities and social sciences educational needs are met.The Dean will ensure that all aspects of program delivery and curriculum are aligned with Yorkville’s core values and signature learning outcomes. Committed to the principles of Indigeneity and reconciliation, the Dean will lead the AA program in advancing academic excellence through diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.The Dean oversees and recommends hiring and retention of Liberal Arts faculty in a competitive Lower Mainland market; oversees new faculty orientation and onboarding; reviews faculty according to the University’s policies; and, with the VPA / Principal, is responsible for creating and maintaining a robust academic community that encourages professional development, scholarly activity and participation in BCCAT and other cross-sector initiatives. The assistant dean, liberal arts, located in Ontario reports to the Dean for course coordination and faculty oversight in the liberal arts nationally.The Dean works closely with the Campus Registrar and the Manager of Student Services to support students’ academic achievement, and works collaboratively with national offices for program review, development, and support. The Dean resolves problems fairly and transparently, adjudicates AA and liberal arts student appeals, and implements academic policies, the student code of conduct, and other policies and practices as appropriate for the AA degree program and for liberal arts offerings.The Dean represents the AA program to employers and professional bodies.Only applications with cover letters will be considered. Please add cover letter directly following your resume. What you will do:
What you bring:
What’s in it for you:We provide a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations.
What does the best of all worlds mean at Yorkville University:
Join us:We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at 1-866- 467-0661.
New Westminster, BC
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 05:59:54 GMT
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