Ville : Surrey, BC

Catégorie : 200026-Inst Admin - Arts

Industrie : Education

Employeur : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

JOB OVERVIEW: Dean, Faculty of Arts

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President Academic, the Dean, Faculty of Arts is responsible for the strategic leadership and ongoing operation of the Faculty of Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU). This includes long-term strategic planning, academic development, and the collaborative management of the Faculty’s financial, administrative, and human resources. The Dean plays a major role in encouraging relationships between KPU and the external community. The Dean also has a commitment to academic excellence, and to advance new programming opportunities, the quality and content of programs, courses, initiatives, and the student learning experience.  The Dean of Arts ensures that a positive culture exists within the administration and the faculty to provide students with a high-quality education and high-quality services so that the student experience at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is a positive one.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Ph.D. in a related discipline, or an earned doctoral or terminal degree in a related field, is required.
• Five or more years of relevant leadership experience accompanied by a minimum of five years of faculty experience preferably within a university environment.
• Experience working in a large, complex organization and in a unionized academic environment.
• A broad understanding of higher education issues within post-secondary education.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction, support change management, analyze situations, and develop effective solutions.
• A record of academic achievement appropriate for a senior faculty appointment in one of the disciplines represented by the Faculty.
• Proven success in scholarship and teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the post-secondary organizational and policy environment and relevant experience in academic administration and academic labour relations.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program planning, project management, budget development and oversight as well as academic organization and administration.
• Ability to advance the quality and content of programs, courses, initiatives, and the student learning experience.
• Successful track record in working with others, either individually or in a team setting to accomplish goals, objectives, and desired outcomes through collaboration and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to build leadership capacity in the Faculty of Arts by hiring, mentoring, supporting, and assessing others.
• Energetic leader that is values driven, demonstrates integrity, credibility, sound judgment, inclusivity, and fosters a trusting, supportive environment.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills applicable to operational and logistical tasks.
• Intercampus travel is required, possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.

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Note to Applicants
The University welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.