We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself. Seek a career that will challenge you to make a meaningful difference through work with a passionate, empowered team in an environment where your voice matters and your ideas are always important.
If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.
Reporting to the Vice President, Academic & Principal of Yorkville University’s online New Brunswick campus, the Dean of Education provides leadership for and is responsible for management of the Faculty of Education. The Dean of Education is responsible for academic planning and governance, resolving student grievances, curriculum development and quality assurance, faculty hiring and review as well as allocation of teaching duties to faculty members. They will also contribute to the making and management of the New Brunswick campus budget. The Dean of Education is also responsible for a working environment in which all faculty and staff can grow and thrive in support of the University’s mission and students’ academic success and wellbeing.
The Faculty of Education offers graduate programming at the masters and certificate levels. All programs are delivered online to both domestic and international students. Working with leadership team of associate deans and program chairs, the dean will have specific overarching responsibility for the academic management of Faculty of education programs, students, and both full-time and part-time faculty members. The dean will work with the VPA and Principal (NB) as well as other service and support units of Yorkville University to ensure an excellent student experience and quality assurance of faculty programs. The dean will also work with university leadership and faculty members to explore, propose, and implement new programming initiatives. Further, the dean will participate in academic governance, strategic planning, and university management with the VPA and Principal (NB) and the national leadership team.
The successful candidate would need to be comfortable leading and managing 100% asynchronous programs and come with prior experience as an Associate / Assistant Dean or Department Head.
We provide a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations.
We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.
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