Dean, Faculty of Health & Community Studies

About the Company

Public undergraduate university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1971

Employees
1001-5000

Specialties

- degrees
- diplomas
- certificates
- continuing education
- facility rental and meeting planning
- professional development
- and public fitness facility

About the Role

The Company seeks a Dean to provide academic and operational leadership for its Faculty of Health and Community Studies. The Dean will set a collaborative vision, guide academic planning and program development, promote teaching, research, and student success, and manage faculty resources. Responsibilities include supporting faculty and staff development, strengthening inclusive learning environments, overseeing budgets and accreditation, and advancing interdisciplinary scholarship. The Dean will also build partnerships with community and government stakeholders, advocate for the Faculty, and support fundraising and innovative educational pathways.





Candidates should have a terminal degree in a field related to the Faculty's areas of study, along with a solid record of teaching, scholarship, and service qualifying them for appointment as a full professor. They should bring substantial academic leadership and administrative experience, including experience in student-focused settings and unionized environments. Relevant strengths include strategic planning, collaborative governance, accreditation, community engagement, and working with professional regulatory bodies. The role calls for excellent communication and relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to student achievement, inclusive leadership, and academic excellence.

Hiring Manager Title
Provost & Vice-President, Academic

Functions

- Education/Academic Administration
- Operations
- Strategy

📌 Dean, Faculty of Health (Edmonton)
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📍 Edmonton