Dean, Liberal Arts – British Columbia
Dean, Liberal Arts – British Columbia
Yorkville University
Yorkville University is looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, and the self-starters who are seeking more from their academic career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring, innovative 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 care deeply about the student journey, want to support the development of innovative, career relevant programs, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us. Yorkville is committed to meeting the needs of adult learners, providing them with transformative learning opportunities that empower their career advancement and leadership in their chosen professional fields. Yorkville University’s philosophy of personal development and responsiveness sets them apart as a leading provider of post-secondary education. It also makes it an exceptional place to work.
With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick, Yorkville University equips its graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value. Focused on providing a transformative, accessible, and flexible higher education environment, their teams, from the President and Vice Chancellor to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. Yorkville prioritizes and nurtures an inclusive, and supportive work environment across its three campus locations.
Reporting to the Principal & Vice President, Academic, British Columbia for Yorkville University the Dean, Liberal Arts will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and strategic direction for the Associate of Arts (AoA) program and Liberal Arts courses within BC. The Dean will lead and promote Yorkville University’s academic vision of transforming lives by championing excellence and innovation in education.
The Dean will maintain a robust academic community that encourages professional development, scholarly activity, and participation in university initiatives. Working in collaboration with the Associate Dean, Liberal Arts (ON), the Dean will have specific overarching responsibility for the academic management of the AoA, Liberal Arts courses within BC, students, and both full-time and part-time faculty members.
The Dean is involved in university-wide governance and the provincial senate, chairs committees, leads program planning and development to ensure the continuing quality of the AoA, as well as strengthening the integrity and reputation of Liberal Arts within the industry. The Dean is responsible for academic planning and governance, curriculum development and quality assurance. The Dean will also work with university leadership and faculty members to explore, propose, and implement new programming initiatives.
The Dean will also oversee external relationships, representing Liberal Arts with a variety of external stakeholders. This includes nurturing relationships within the BCCAT system, ensuring the growth and success of block transfer and other agreements, as well as developing strategic partnerships with community organizations and high schools as a potential source of new students, and managing relationships with regulators and licensing bodies.
The Dean strives to support students’ academic achievement and successful outcomes. The Dean will work with the Principal & VPA BC as well as other service and support units of the university to ensure an excellent student experience and quality assurance of faculty programs.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Yorkville University
Yorkville University is looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, and the self-starters who are seeking more from their academic career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring, innovative 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 care deeply about the student journey, want to support the development of innovative, career relevant programs, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us. Yorkville is committed to meeting the needs of adult learners, providing them with transformative learning opportunities that empower their career advancement and leadership in their chosen professional fields. Yorkville University’s philosophy of personal development and responsiveness sets them apart as a leading provider of post-secondary education. It also makes it an exceptional place to work.
With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick, Yorkville University equips its graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value. Focused on providing a transformative, accessible, and flexible higher education environment, their teams, from the President and Vice Chancellor to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. Yorkville prioritizes and nurtures an inclusive, and supportive work environment across its three campus locations.
Reporting to the Principal & Vice President, Academic, British Columbia for Yorkville University the Dean, Liberal Arts will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and strategic direction for the Associate of Arts (AoA) program and Liberal Arts courses within BC. The Dean will lead and promote Yorkville University’s academic vision of transforming lives by championing excellence and innovation in education.
The Dean will maintain a robust academic community that encourages professional development, scholarly activity, and participation in university initiatives. Working in collaboration with the Associate Dean, Liberal Arts (ON), the Dean will have specific overarching responsibility for the academic management of the AoA, Liberal Arts courses within BC, students, and both full-time and part-time faculty members.
The Dean is involved in university-wide governance and the provincial senate, chairs committees, leads program planning and development to ensure the continuing quality of the AoA, as well as strengthening the integrity and reputation of Liberal Arts within the industry. The Dean is responsible for academic planning and governance, curriculum development and quality assurance. The Dean will also work with university leadership and faculty members to explore, propose, and implement new programming initiatives.
The Dean will also oversee external relationships, representing Liberal Arts with a variety of external stakeholders. This includes nurturing relationships within the BCCAT system, ensuring the growth and success of block transfer and other agreements, as well as developing strategic partnerships with community organizations and high schools as a potential source of new students, and managing relationships with regulators and licensing bodies.
The Dean strives to support students’ academic achievement and successful outcomes. The Dean will work with the Principal & VPA BC as well as other service and support units of the university to ensure an excellent student experience and quality assurance of faculty programs.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Earned doctorate from a recognized/accredited institution in a related field.
- At least 7 years’ experience teaching on-campus and/or online at the postsecondary level.
- At least 3 years’ administrative experience, with increasing responsibilities, in a post-secondary education environment.
- Experience with online delivery of courses and programs.
- Exceptional diplomatic skills with strong organizational and consensus-building skills, and the ability to inspire and lead faculty with diverse interests.
- Strong capacity for external relations, including alumni, Program Advisory Council members and professional communities.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with teams across all functions.
- A record of success in recruiting and retaining talented and diverse faculty.
- Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong focus on students with emphasis on retention, academic success, and wellbeing.
- A strong track record of accomplishment in the scholarly and research community.
Yorkville University welcomes and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications please express your interest.
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, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, contact Katherine Frank, Partner (kfrank@kbrs.ca), Mark Gillis, Partner (mgillis@kbrs.ca) or Beth McLennan, Executive Search Consultant (bmclennan@kbrs.ca).
Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Chris Gibson (cgibson@kbrs.ca) or or Natalie Lagace (nlagace@kbrs.ca).
Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and are committed to making those values an integral part of their culture. Yorkville University and KBRS 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.
We acknowledge the land Yorkville University operates on in Ontario is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis. We also acknowledge that the applicable treaty for this region is referred to as the Toronto Purchase. We acknowledge that the land Yorkville University operates on in British Columbia is the traditional unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples of the Kwantlen, Musqueam and Qayqayt First Nations. We acknowledge that the land Yorkville University operates on in New Brunswick is the traditional territory of the Wabanaki Confederacy, the Mi’kmaq, and the Wolastoqiyik-Maliseet First Nation. We also acknowledge that the applicable treaties for this region are referred to as the Peace and Friendship Treaties. We reaffirm our responsibility to increase awareness and understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and colonial legacy, and commit to strengthening our relationship with Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.
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, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, contact Katherine Frank, Partner (kfrank@kbrs.ca), Mark Gillis, Partner (mgillis@kbrs.ca) or Beth McLennan, Executive Search Consultant (bmclennan@kbrs.ca).
Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Chris Gibson (cgibson@kbrs.ca) or or Natalie Lagace (nlagace@kbrs.ca).
Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and are committed to making those values an integral part of their culture. Yorkville University and KBRS 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.
We acknowledge the land Yorkville University operates on in Ontario is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis. We also acknowledge that the applicable treaty for this region is referred to as the Toronto Purchase. We acknowledge that the land Yorkville University operates on in British Columbia is the traditional unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples of the Kwantlen, Musqueam and Qayqayt First Nations. We acknowledge that the land Yorkville University operates on in New Brunswick is the traditional territory of the Wabanaki Confederacy, the Mi’kmaq, and the Wolastoqiyik-Maliseet First Nation. We also acknowledge that the applicable treaties for this region are referred to as the Peace and Friendship Treaties. We reaffirm our responsibility to increase awareness and understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and colonial legacy, and commit to strengthening our relationship with Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.