Dean, Faculty of Health and Community Studies Faculty of Health and Community Studies Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week) A competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits, will be provided. MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities. Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 21,000 full
- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Reporting to the Provost & Vice-President, Academic, the Dean, Health and Community Studies is the chief academic and operational leader of the Faculty and is responsible for its academic and administrative direction. The Dean provides agile and visionary leadership and advocacy on behalf of the Faculty, within the University, and beyond. The Dean promotes teaching and scholarly excellence,



advances research, and nurtures mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally, and effectively manages the Faculty’s resources. The Dean will have the demonstrated ability to assess broad and diverse interests, show commitment across multiple stakeholder groups, and balance informed decision-making with consultation. The Dean will engage and inspire students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and have the capacity to develop collaborative partnerships with government and community partners throughout Edmonton and the surrounding area. Recognized as an inclusive leader and excellent communicator, the Dean will support access to education that aligns with MacEwan’s commitment to the principles of Indigeneity and reconciliation, of equity, diversity, and inclusion, innovation, and of connection, partnership, and place. Reports to: Provost & Vice-President, Academic President and other Senior Administrators Deans and Associate Deans of other Faculties and Schools Government and Community Agencies and Internship Partners Accreditation, Associations, and Regulatory Bodies Leaders in the Alberta Health Community Associate Deans Administrative Team Foster a culture of collegial decision-making and guide the Faculty through a period of academic governance maturation. Work collaboratively with faculty, departments, and other Deans, to develop cutting-edge new credentials to remain competitive and relevant,



and to differentiate the FHCS’s offerings in an increasingly competitive market. Facilitate the advancement of faculty and staff by involving them in opportunities for professional growth and mentoring them in their teaching, scholarly, and service activities. Provide a positive and supportive environment in which people from many different backgrounds can work and study, recognizing the diverse personal and intellectual cultures. Address the Calls to Action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and foster stronger ties with Indigenous Communities. Foster faculty and student participation in interdisciplinary research and interprofessional education, practice, and community engagement. Foster an environment that promotes academic and practice innovation, including the development of new educational pathways and programs that support the needs of the community. Work with the Alumni and Development office at MacEwan to lead and develop fundraising priorities for the Faculty and be an active leader and participant in achieving those fundraising goals. Promote a successful strategy for recruiting and retaining motivated and qualified students and supporting their academic and professional achievement. Ensure a safe and accommodating learning environment for all, with particular focus on Indigenous, under-represented, and marginalized students. Understand and promote awareness of student services to students, including the importance of mental health supports. Plan and prioritize personnel needs for the Faculty and establish strategies to enhance recruitment, mentorship, retention, and equity of high-calibre faculty and staff. provide support and direction to professional and administrative st

📌 Dean, Faculty of Health and Community Studies Faculty of Health and Community Studies (Canada)
🏢 MacEwan International
📍 Canada