Vanier College seeks an Academic Dean

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Deadline to apply: January 31, 2023
Mandate: Three to five years
Expected start date: March 2023
Salary: Class 12: $111,841 - $149,118
Remuneration and working conditions are established in conformity with the
Règlement déterminant certaines conditions de travail des hors-cadre des collèges d’enseignement général et professionnel

Located on a beautiful green space in the heart of Ville St-Laurent, Vanier College is an English-language public college with approximately 1000 full and part-time employees, more than 6000 daytime students and a thriving Continuing Education division. Vanier College is renowned for its science, technology and social science programs, as well as its dynamic activities and learning opportunities both inside and outside of the college. In addition to English and French Quebecers, our inclusive multi-cultural environment is host to faculty, staff and students with roots in over 90 other different nations from across the globe. More information on Vanier is available at www.vaniercollege.qc.ca.

In order to meet its strategic objectives, Vanier College is seeking an Academic Dean.

This individual will provide the community with academic leadership and a clear vision for how our institution can best serve current and future learners. The College does find itself in the midst of adapting to a variety of changes and challenges – a document summarizing such challenges will be provided to applicants separately. Therefore, applicants for Academic Dean at Vanier College should have demonstrated ability, and motivation for, adapting and leading through change while maintaining and recognizing the sense of community and belonging.

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director General, the Academic Dean is responsible for all aspects of the administration of academic programs at Vanier, and within the existing administrative structures, for the attainment of the College’s academic objectives. The Academic Dean presides over Academic Council and ensures the implementation, promotion and adherence to the Strategic Plan across the Academic sector. The Academic Dean is also responsible for the implementation of the Student Success Plan while promoting a student-centred environment and pedagogy across the Academic division. Another major responsibility is the development of a Strategic Enrolment Plan for regular programs and responding to the requirements of the Quebec Language Charter (Bill 96). The Academic Dean is responsible for maintaining professional, respectful and effective relations within the Academic Sector. The Academic Dean also develops, coordinates and approves all budgets in the Academic Sector.

Key Experience and Competencies:
• Post-graduate academic qualifications at the Masters or Ph.D. level.
• At least five years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• At least five years of experience in educational administration, in a CEGEP.
• Ability to promote student success and the principles of a student-centered institution.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong, demonstrated commitment to Quality Assurance processes.
• Knowledge of Vanier’s history, culture and current situation (an asset).
• A clear understanding of the challenges facing the English post-secondary educational milieu in Québec, including the Quebec Language Charter (Bill 96).
• A clear understanding of the nature and importance of Technology and Pre-University programs at Vanier and in the Quebec CEGEP system.
• Knowledge of international and inter-institutional ventures in college education and other levels of higher education.
• Appropriate knowledge of financial management.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Excellent command of English and French (oral and written).
• If you do not meet all requirements but believe you would do well in this position, we invite you to apply and include an explanation in your cover letter.

Application:
If you believe you have the profile we are seeking, please forward your résumé with a letter of intent indicating what you can bring to the College to academicdeansearch@vaniercollege.qc.ca no later than January 31, 2023. All information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Our institution is committed to ensuring representation in its community; consequently, Vanier College welcomes applications from members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The institution maintains its commitment to excellence in Education and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its staff supports this objective.