Interim Assistant Dean - Liberal Arts

The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education makes us an exceptional place to work. We are a progressive and modern institution, responding to the needs of current and future students and implementing the best technology solutions to empower our work. We prioritize diversity, open doors to those often overlooked, welcome new Canadians, and provide pathways to successful careers. 

Yorkville Education Company (which manages both Yorkville University and the Toronto Film School) began with a simple idea in 2004: offer flexible, rigorous, and career-focused degrees on campus and online to people who are on a purposeful path. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value. 

Focused on providing a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our teams, from the President to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and genuinely kind work environment at our three campus locations.

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 and Principal, the Interim Assistant Dean is responsible for providing academic and professional support to the campus and the Liberal Arts Dean with planning, quality assurance, academic operations, and the effective delivery of the program. They are a member of governance bodies and chairs committee(s), as needed, ensuring the integrity and reputation of the program within the industry. The Interim Assistant Dean strives to support students’ academic achievement and successful outcomes; supports the program’s academic governance, including developing and implementing policy on Program Advisory Committees as applicable. They contribute to a working environment to support our mission of championing student success.

• Support the VPA and Principal and Liberal Arts Dean with leadership and planning for academic programs, to advance the university's academic goals.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and development, excellence in teaching practices, and student satisfaction strategies.
• Assist with developing and presenting strategies and practices for effective faculty recruitment, orientation and training; uphold the professional standards of the program.
• Ensure adherence to all academic policies and appeals procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Teaching and Learning, Admissions, Marketing and Communications and Student Services.
• Support the budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management of the program.
• Address student complaints, problems, and appeals, applying University policy as appropriate.
• Participate in governance and management bodies/committees, as applicable.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure academic and professional standards and effective administration of the program.
• Collaborate closely with the Liberal Arts Dean to ensure that students’ education needs are met. 
• As a member of the academic team, act as a brand ambassador, contribute to the promotion of core values, distinctive capabilities and a positive corporate culture that supports equity, inclusion, learning, and wellness.
• Teach two (2) courses per term required; additional as per overload policy, requiring VPA permission.

• Earned doctorate from a recognized/accredited institution in a Liberal Arts discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience teaching on-campus and online at the postsecondary level.
• Academic and professional experience commensurate with a position as a leader and senior academic administrator at the post-secondary level would be an asset.
• An understanding of and commitment to academic policy and procedures, academic governance and management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with teams across all functions.
• A record of success in recruiting and retaining talented and diverse faculty; a champion of faculty eager to excel in teaching and creative activities.
•  A strong commitment to post-secondary professional education, particularly for mature learners and/or international learners.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to the University’ strategic goals.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong focus on students with emphasis on retention, academic success, and wellbeing.

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. 

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

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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