Dean, School of Health & Human Services

About the Company

A college delivering quality post-secondary programs while serving communities throughout the North

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1981

Employees
201-500

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Dean to provide academic leadership and team-oriented management for its School of Health and Human Services, maintaining academic excellence and integrity while ensuring programs meet community needs. The Dean will oversee programs and support campus, community-based, and distance delivery, while building partnerships that help learners progress to further study or meaningful employment. The role includes leading faculty and administrative staff, managing the school's budget, and fostering research, scholarship in teaching and learning, and effective change management. The Dean will also promote a respectful,



culturally responsive environment and strengthen academic partnerships and credible programming that supports workforce and community needs.

Candidates should bring senior academic leadership and management experience, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee budgets and programs, and build effective partnerships. The role calls for a commitment to academic quality, adult education principles, research development, and change leadership. Strong collaboration and communication skills are needed to work with faculty, staff, communities, employers, and educational partners. The successful candidate will be able to support culturally responsive education and align programming with the needs of learners and communities.

Hiring Manager Title
Provost and Vice President Academic and Research

Functions

- Education/Academic Administration

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