DEAN, FACULTY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERINGThe Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering will oversee the strategic development of the Faculty within UNBC’s evolving Five‑Faculty academic structure, providing visionary academic leadership, fundraising, research excellence, and community engagement.Reporting and LeadershipLead strategic planning and academic direction of the Faculty.Guide undergraduate and graduate program development and enhancement, with a focus on student recruitment and enrollment growth.Lead and actively develop fundraising initiatives.Advance research excellence, external partnership‑building, and community‑engaged scholarship.Foster a collaborative culture of academic and administrative excellence.Support faculty and staff recruitment, growth, and professional development.Key ResponsibilitiesAcademic LeadershipProvide vision and oversight for program design, curriculum development, and learning pathways that advance excellence in scientific and engineering education.Ensure educational quality and innovation in teaching and research across all UNBC delivery locations in northern British Columbia.Support faculty in pursuing scholarly excellence, research development, and pedagogical leadership.Faculty and Departmental StewardshipRecruit, develop, and support faculty and staff within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.Promote effective departmental governance, communications, and collaboration.Ensure alignment of departmental work with UNBC’s academic mission and strategic plan.Strategic Partnerships and Research DevelopmentStrengthen external partnerships with industry, government, Indigenous communities, and research networks.Promote interdisciplinary research and experiential learning.Support grant development, collaborative research initiatives, and knowledge mobilization.Student ExperienceChampion initiatives that provide high‑quality learning experiences, experiential training, mentorship,



and support for student success.Ensure that the Faculty remains attentive to the needs of students across programs, campuses, and delivery formats.Resource ManagementProvide oversight for budgeting and faculty resource planning.Actively lead efforts in fundraising, advancement, and sponsorship development.Advocate for the Faculty’s needs within institution‑wide planning and prioritization.The PersonThe successful Dean candidate should be a visionary leader who can enable a bold direction aligned with UNBC’s strategic direction, possessing a collaborative nature and “can‑do” attitude, and living with a sense of respect, inclusivity, and integrity that aligns with UNBC’s vision, mission, and values. They should have sufficient business acumen, ethical leadership, and the ability to guide colleagues through challenging initiatives.Ideal CandidateA scholarly record appropriate for appointment as Full Professor at UNBC, with a disciplinary background in one of the Faculty’s five Departments / Schools.P.Eng. or P.L.Eng. designation, or ability to obtain the designation is preferred.Experience developing and championing academic programs and research initiatives.Demonstrated in‑depth knowledge of the post‑secondary organizational and policy workplace and relevant experience in academic administration and academic labor relations.Experience working with Indigenous learners and communities is a strong asset.Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program planning,



project and budget management.Excellent administrative and organizational skills applicable to operational and logistical tasks.Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills.Commitment to UNBC’s mission as a university for the North.Competencies and Personal CharacteristicsLeadership– Achieves desired organizational results by encouraging and supporting contributions of others, acting with urgency and leading by example.Accountable– Holds self and others accountable for responsibilities, focusing on results and measuring attainment of outcomes.Strategic– Develops a plan in support of organizational strategic direction, linking job responsibilities to overall goals.Integrity and Honesty– Demonstrates commitment and respect for the organization’s core values, setting an example of professionalism and ethical propriety.Influential and Collaborative– Builds relationships and partnerships, obtaining stakeholder agreement.Creativity and Innovation– Generates new insights, questions conventional approaches, and implements innovative programs/processes.Effective Working Relationships– Treats colleagues and stakeholders with respect, resolves conflicts, negotiates effectively, and provides feedback.Communication– Clearly presents written and verbal information, listens well, and communicates effectively in all circumstances.People Development– Fosters learning, coaching, and mentoring, recognizing staff and colleagues.Student Focused– Anticipates and attends to the needs of internal and external partners, keeping students’ interests foremost.CompensationA competitive compensation package will be provided, including an attractive base salary, family tuition waivers, excellent benefits, research and professional development funds. The salary range for the Full Professor appointment is $130,943 to $186,907, plus a $50,000 administrative stipend for the decanal appointment.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Dean, Faculty Of Science & Engineering - C$130,943 - C$186,907 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Unbc
📍 Winnipeg