Dean, Faculty of Health and Community Studies - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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DescriptionMacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmontons diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is dedicated to delivering exceptional undergraduate learning. With a commitment 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. MacEwan is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.The Faculty of Health and Community Studies (FHCS) is home to five departments that collectively offer 17 certificate, diploma, and baccalaureate degree programs. Every program in the FHCS has a field placement component making it one of the most hands-on Faculties in the University. Not only does this make for a rich student experience, but it also enhances the social and economic development of the region.Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President Academic, the Dean will lead the academic and administrative vision for FHCS in alignment with MacEwan’s values and goals. You will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, other Deans and university members to develop innovative new certificates, diplomas, and degrees to ensure graduates are competitive and relevant, differentiating FHCS’s unique offerings in an increasingly competitive post-secondary marketKnowledge and SkillsAs the ideal candidate, you are recognized as an inclusive leader and excellent communicator. You bring a strong record of teaching and scholarship, and experience as a chair, associate dean, or dean in a student-focused institution. You are a strong relationship-builder with a demonstrable commitment to diverse peoples and cultures promoting accessible, inclusive, and innovative teaching and learning.MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serve as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priorityEducationAn undergraduate degree in one of the disciplines within the Faculty of Health and Community Studies coupled with an advanced degree.A Ph.D. is strongly preferred.How to ApplyTo submit your CV and letter of introduction for consideration, please apply online.For more information about the role please contact Mackenzie Jones at mjones@mbexec.ca or Alex Verdecchia at averdecchia@mbexec.ca in McDermott + Bull’s Vancouver office.Quick Apply

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