Reporting to the Dean, and as part of the ongoing evolution of Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies (FAHCS), the Associate Dean is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the faculty, staff and students in several specified programs and clinics from the School of Applied Health. This includes leading the development, delivery and review of programs and supervision of teaching and learning processes within the School to ensure quality and relevancy of program outcomes. It also includes the planning and administration of resources and the development of industry/community partnerships and initiatives in collaboration with other Schools within FAHCS and Faculties/departments across the College.

The Associate

Dean plays a key role in attracting and developing talent, creating an engaging work setting and managing performance to ensure faculty commitment to quality teaching, professional development and maintaining currency in their discipline through activities such as applied research. The successful incumbent will contribute to building a strong identity, positive reputation and a clear sense of direction of programs through educational objectives that are current with industry and community needs (including Program Advisory Committees feedback and Applied Research projects), effective, relevant to student needs and consistent with the Faculty and College strategic direction.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Providing academic leadership in the visioning, development, delivery, and ongoing review/modification of existing programs and initiatives, to ensure quality and reflection of emerging student needs; economic, technological and industry/community changes; and demographic influences;
- Strategic planning for School and actively participating in the development, implementation and leadership of the Faculty strategic plan as part of the academic planning process of the College;
- Liaising on local, provincial, national and international levels to research and develop appropriate partnerships with the community, governments, educational institutions, business and industry;
- Fostering and encouraging applied research opportunities and collaborating with appropriate personnel in pursuit of these activities;
- Ensuring that the objectives of programs and courses are met through effective supervision of the teaching and learning processes, effective market research and analysis and maintenance of close contacts with business/industry and Program Advisory Committees;
- Ensuring a high level of service to students and faculty; including identification, mediation and resolution of any conflicts involving students, faculty or staff;
- Maintaining a high level of performance through effective recruiting, selecting, developing, motivating, evaluating and training of a faculty and staff team; establishing workload assignments and conducting performance evaluations;
- Managing fiscal and physical resources for programs, including by identifying and pursuing appropriate revenue-generating opportunities and maximizing annual budgets through planning that economizes while ensuring academic integrity;
- Fostering an effective, participatory,



and accountable environment for faculty, staff and students in the teaching and learning process and in the academic community;
- Leading and participating on various internal and external committees.

About You You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion. You are a self-directed natural leader and have a highly collaborative spirit which, combined with your keen interpersonal and communication skills, empowers you to build positive and collaborative relationships and create and maintain a positive organizational culture.

You have superlative presentation and influencing skills with an ability to influence at all levels and obtain buy-in when diverse needs and competing priorities exist and can clearly communicate complex information verbally and in writing across multiple levels.

You have sound understanding of project management principles and tools and have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, balance, and manage multiple complex and competing demands.

You exercise sound judgement and your sharp problem solving and conflict resolution skills, along with your ability to invite new ways of thinking, allow you to solve challenges in a creative way to help advance organizational goals.

You are passionate about educational innovation and shaping the future of post-secondary education.

The Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess The Following Qualifications

- Master’s degree in a relevant field related to at least one of the programs offered in the current School of Applied Heath (i.e. Diagnostic imaging (X-Ray/CT, MRI, Sonography), Kinesiology & Health Promotion/Human Kinetics, Athletic Therapy, Osteopathy, Massage Therapy, Pre-Health Sciences, Pharmacy Technician, Veterinarian Technician, Animal Care, Clinical Research, Food and Nutrition Service Management
- PhD preferred or equivalencies to be considered
- 7 years of experience working in a post-secondary educational environment with significant management/leadership experience or progressive work experience in education field. (Equivalency to be considered).
- Post-secondary teaching experience and experience in curriculum development and design
- Solid professional/industry connections with an understanding of emerging trends & issues
- Familiarity with educational technology (preferred)
- Sound understanding of challenges, emerging trends and issues in post-secondary education
- Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student success
- Experience in financial budgeting, management and reporting
- Awareness of Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities (preferred)





Who We Are Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

- For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details Faculty: Applied Health & Community Studies Primary Work/Campus Location: Davis (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)

Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site at least 3 days/week

Reference #: J0926-0288

Employee Group: Administrative

Payband: NO

Salary Range: $128,623.85 - $160,779.05

Type of Vacancy: These are replacement positions

Application Deadline: October 4, 2026

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory.

Over two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Between 1781 to 1820, eight treaties were signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation who opened their territory to settlement. Today, Sheridan campuses are located on Treaty 14, also known as the Head of the Lake Purchase of 1806 and Treaty 22 and 23 of 1820.

Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion.

As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

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