Ville : Surrey, BC
Catégorie : 200023-Inst Admin - Business
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.
THE OPPORTUNITY: ASSOCIATE DEAN, MELVILLE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Melville School of Business is inviting applications for an Associate Dean position at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU). This position will be a three-year term with options to renew.
We are seeking an Associate Dean to join the team in helping shape the MSB and KPU during a period of continued dynamic growth and change. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean is an integral member of the Melville School of Business leadership team and will work closely with the Dean, Associate Deans and the Divisional Business Manager to provide strategic and day-to-day administrative and educational leadership to a group of diverse departments and disciplines.
This position is located on the Surrey campus, however, travel between campuses will be required. Partial remote working is also available.
KPU MELVILLE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
KPU is a regionally focused, teaching-led, open access institution. Situated in Metro Vancouver, KPU is a multi-sector university offering a wide array of undergraduate degree programs, trades and technology programs, and one and two-year certificate and diploma programs to over 20,000 students on five campuses in Surrey, Richmond and Langley.
On September 8, 2021, the School of Business was proud to accept a generous gift from George and Sylvia Melville and to rename our school to the Melville School of Business. The gift will support students with scholarships, bursaries and fund technological advancements in teaching and learning which will enhance the learning experience of our students. We are grateful to the Melvilles for their recognition of the quality business education we deliver.
The Melville School of Business is a dynamic, innovative and industry connected business school. KPU's Melville School of Business (MSB) is one of the largest business schools in Western Canada—consisting of 310 dedicated business faculty and over 7,300 business students and 2,000 students from other program areas across the university enrolled in business courses. We currently offer 22 programs with plans to expand in several discipline areas over the next two years. Awarded international accreditation by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), The School meets the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP and stands out as an internationally accredited business schools in B.C. In addition, the MSB is a proud signatory of the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative and committed to completing the first Sharing Information on Progress report to be submitted later in 2022. More recently, the MSB has launched the Melville Business Strategy Internship program. The internship program provides an opportunity for soon to graduate business students to work in their discipline of study. The program also benefits employers by reducing the cost of hiring students and deepens the connection between the business community and post-secondary education.
For more information on the Melville School of Business, please click here.
THE PERSON:
We seek an exceptional individual with demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and play a key leadership role in the Melville School of Business. The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:
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THE APPLICATION:
To indicate your interest in this position, please apply via the KPU Career Centre. Please include an application cover letter and current resume in order to be considered for this opportunity.
A review of candidates will begin on March 28, 2022, however, this position will remain open until filled.
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.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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