Dean, Applied Community Studies

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Hybrid / Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
Min: $134,660, Control: $179,546, Max: $206,478. Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based upon a review of skills, experience & internal equity. The College may place over Control point in limited circumstances.
The Opportunity
You're an influential leader who builds trusting relationships effortlessly. That's because your ability to confidently provide academic and strategic leadership to the Faculty. You have the ability to manage complex situations with diplomacy and care, as well as fostering a supportive environment for both faculty and staff to maintain the highest quality of service for students. You're an encouraging mentor for your team, making them feel connected to the department and College's strategic priorities and driven to help achieve them.

If this sounds like you, we need your expertise! Join us as the Dean, Applied Community Studies, and together, we'll open doors to the lives of passion and purpose.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
THE ROLE :

Reporting to the Vice President, Academic and Provost, the Dean, Faculty of Applied Community Studies provides academic and strategic leadership to the Faculty and is responsible for planning, developing, promoting, and evaluating the effectiveness of the Faculty's academic and continuing professional education programs. As a senior member of the Academic Division, the Dean works closely with the Vice President, Academic and Provost to further the initiatives in the College's Strategic Plan and with the Faculty to develop and implement initiatives in accordance with the Faculty's operational plans. The Dean plays an instrumental role in fostering a supportive environment for both faculty and staff to maintain the highest quality of service for students, encourage superior standards of course instruction and promote excellence in academic scholarship.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Major Responsibilities

• Champion a student-focused culture across the Faculty and College, in alignment with the broader institutional mission, goals, values, and strategic objectives
• Foster a culture of academic integrity across the Faculty and College, in collaboration with faculty, students, administrators, and staff
• Engage and advance the College's commitment to decolonization and advance the College's Indigenization Strategy and goals
• Lead and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion across the Faculty and College
• Foster and grow existing and new opportunities and partnerships
• Recognize and support the diversity of programming and disciplines within the Faculty and facilitate the development of innovative programs, research, and applied learning
• Lead, partner and/or participate in Faculty and College-wide initiatives and committees

Leadership

• Identify and lead the development of educational and research opportunities for the Faculty
• Represent the Faculty and College and their interests before government agencies, other institutions, and other organizations
• Recognize and address the diverse needs of students, faculty and staff

Academic Programming, Research and Teaching

• Support diversity and inclusion efforts and the creation of a culturally responsive learning environment
• Oversee the ongoing review and updating of existing curriculum as well as the planning, development, and implementation of new curriculum
• Ensure the quality and integrity of programs in the Faculty and the College's reputation in the related fields of study
• Ensure new and continued accreditation of programs in the Faculty

Student Services, Experience & Recruitment

• Promote the use of educational technology and blended learning to enhance pedagogical methods that support a diversity of learners
• Support and participate in student recruitment, enrolment, and engagement opportunities
• Facilitate initiatives in support of internationalization at the College

Management and Administration

• Develop, implement, and monitor Faculty operational plans in accordance with the College's Strategic Plan and governance requirements
• Oversee Faculty budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management, consistent with College policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Interpret and administer College policies and procedures, including contractual obligations and collective agreements
• Work with the Associate Dean, Coordinators, and program staff to monitor enrolments and ensure student and program success.
• Manage the process of evaluation for probationary and post-probationary faculty
• Develop, review, and communicate Faculty procedures

Faculty and Staff Relations

• Cultivate an environment of transparency, consultation, and collaboration as key values of the Faculty
• Lead and manage in a unionized environment
• Oversee the provision of professional development activities

Internal and External Relations

• Promote the Faculty to the broader local and international community
• Collaborate with service areas to promote programs to current and prospective students
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and cultivate relationships with other post-secondary institutions, accrediting bodies, external agencies, and Program Advisory Committees.
• Participate in relevant provincial, national, and international organizations
• Represent the Faculty on various committees and institutional initiatives
• Represent the Office of the Vice President, Academic and Provost, as required

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Established professional and academic credibility as usually evidenced by a graduate degree (Doctoral preferred) in a relevant field or discipline represented within the Faculty
• Qualified to teach in at least one discipline relevant to the Faculty
• A minimum of five years of leadership experience in an academic administrative position in a unionized post-secondary institution or other relevant organization
• Knowledge of the teaching environment as usually evidenced by having taught at a post-secondary level or equivalent combination of teaching and administrative experience
• Work experience as a practitioner in the human service sector is an asset
• Experience with online or blended learning strategies is an asset
• An equivalent and/or related combination of education and experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• A demonstrated record of scholarly activity and the ability to support research and scholarly activities within the Faculty
• A commitment to student-centered post-secondary education
• The ability to lead the development and implementation of strategic and operational priorities
• The ability to lead within a complex academic environment
• Experience with current and evolving technology and its impact on teaching, learning, and resources
• Experience leading and implementing programs and initiatives to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in the post-secondary setting
• Experience managing teams in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience in student enrolment, recruitment, and retention strategies
• Demonstrated success in the recruitment, development, and retention of dynamic team members

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Professional, inclusive, consultative, and collaborative
• Leads with an open-minded, positive, and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent written, presentation, and oral communication skills
• Principled, ethical, and strategic decision maker with sound judgement
• Resilient, proactive, creative problem solver

Additional Information
This approximate start date for this regular full-time position is June 2, 2025. Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Travel between Douglas College's locations may be required. Travel for business may be required on occasion.
Posting Number 02451SA Position Title Dean, Applied Community Studies Anticipated Start Date 06/02/2025 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 01/14/2025 Close Date 02/07/2025 Open Until Filled No Minimum Number of References Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca]. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. ALL INTERNAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY February 7, 2025. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.