Dean, Faculty of Education
Dean, Faculty of Education
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB or Remote Within Canada
Yorkville University is looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, and the entrepreneurially minded, 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 career-focused educational experiences for students, no matter where they live 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 a business environment where your voice matters and your ideas are important.
If you care deeply about the student journey, want to support the development and growth 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, one of Canada’s largest private universities, 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, New Brunswick for Yorkville University, the Dean, Faculty of Education will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction for the Faculty of Education. The Dean will lead and promote Yorkville University’s academic vision of transforming lives by championing excellence and innovation in education and establish Yorkville University as a differentiated leader in online learning (largely for the domestic student market).
The Dean is responsible for academic planning and governance, championing student success, curriculum development and quality assurance, faculty hiring and review as well as the allocation of teaching duties to faculty members. They will foster a cohesive and collaborative team environment, supporting faculty and staff in their professional growth and contributions. They will also contribute to management of the New Brunswick campus budget. The Dean 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 well-being.
The Faculty of Education offers graduate programming at the master’s and certificate levels. All programs are delivered online to both domestic and international students. Working with a 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 Principal & VPA NB as well as other service and support units of the university to ensure an excellent student experience and quality assurance of faculty programs. Additionally, they will lead external engagement efforts, building relationships with alumni, professional associations, and prospective students, while raising the profile and national reputation of the Faculty of Education. 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 Principal & VPA 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 and Assistant Dean or Department Head.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
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 using the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, contact Katherine Frank, Partner (kfrank@kbrs.ca), Mark Gillis, Partner (mgillis@kbrs.ca) or Natalie Lagace, Senior Recruitment Specialist (nlagace@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 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.
Yorkville University acknowledges 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. Yorkville University also acknowledges that the applicable treaties for this region are referred to as the Peace and Friendship Treaties. Yorkville University reaffirms their responsibility to increase awareness and understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and colonial legacy, and commit to strengthening their relationship with Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB or Remote Within Canada
Yorkville University is looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, and the entrepreneurially minded, 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 career-focused educational experiences for students, no matter where they live 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 a business environment where your voice matters and your ideas are important.
If you care deeply about the student journey, want to support the development and growth 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, one of Canada’s largest private universities, 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, New Brunswick for Yorkville University, the Dean, Faculty of Education will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction for the Faculty of Education. The Dean will lead and promote Yorkville University’s academic vision of transforming lives by championing excellence and innovation in education and establish Yorkville University as a differentiated leader in online learning (largely for the domestic student market).
The Dean is responsible for academic planning and governance, championing student success, curriculum development and quality assurance, faculty hiring and review as well as the allocation of teaching duties to faculty members. They will foster a cohesive and collaborative team environment, supporting faculty and staff in their professional growth and contributions. They will also contribute to management of the New Brunswick campus budget. The Dean 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 well-being.
The Faculty of Education offers graduate programming at the master’s and certificate levels. All programs are delivered online to both domestic and international students. Working with a 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 Principal & VPA NB as well as other service and support units of the university to ensure an excellent student experience and quality assurance of faculty programs. Additionally, they will lead external engagement efforts, building relationships with alumni, professional associations, and prospective students, while raising the profile and national reputation of the Faculty of Education. 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 Principal & VPA 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 and Assistant Dean or Department Head.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Earned doctorate from a recognized/accredited institution in a related field.
- A record of peer-reviewed scholarly activity.
- At least 7 years’ experience teaching at the postsecondary level.
- At least 3 years’ administrative experience, with increasing responsibilities, in a post-secondary education environment (e.g. program development, program accreditation, program review, quality assurance practices, student and faculty policies, faculty hiring).
- Experience in the public K-12 education system and/or experience in professional or corporate education and training
- Experience supervising graduate students at MEd and doctoral levels
- 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.
- High personal integrity.
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 using the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, contact Katherine Frank, Partner (kfrank@kbrs.ca), Mark Gillis, Partner (mgillis@kbrs.ca) or Natalie Lagace, Senior Recruitment Specialist (nlagace@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 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.
Yorkville University acknowledges 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. Yorkville University also acknowledges that the applicable treaties for this region are referred to as the Peace and Friendship Treaties. Yorkville University reaffirms their responsibility to increase awareness and understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and colonial legacy, and commit to strengthening their relationship with Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.