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The Institution: Langara College
Located in beautiful Vancouver, BC, Langara College (snəw̓ eyəɬ leləm̓ ) started in 1965 as part of Vancouver City College and in 1970, it opened its West 49th Avenue campus. On April 1, 1994, Langara College was established as an Independent public college under the Provincial College and Institute Act. Today, Langara is one of BC’s leading undergraduate institutions providing University Studies, Career Studies, and Continuing Studies programs and courses to more than 21,000 students annually.
To learn more, please visit Langara’s website.
The Opportunity: Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Community Programs
The Dean is the senior academic leader and manager for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Community Programs (herein referred to as “the Faculty”). Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President Academic and Students, the Dean provides strategic leadership for a mix of career, university transfer, post-degree credentials and baccalaureate programs in the Faculty and promotes and supports activities that advance teaching and learning, as well as emerging scholarship and applied research activities within the area.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Doctoral degree preferred; minimum of a Master’s degree in addition to at least ten (10) years of working experience, including five to seven years’ employment with increasing responsibilities in post-secondary education or another relevant sector. Previous teaching experience is essential. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
- Appreciation for the complexity of post-secondary education;
- Experience in strategic planning;
- Experience in the development and implementation of operational plans;
- Proven track record of curriculum development, including applied baccalaureate degrees and postdegree credentials;
- Understanding of the principles and practices of program review and renewal;
- Demonstrated experience in strategic enrolment management;
- Demonstrated interest in management of and/or participation in scholarship and applied research;
- Considerable knowledge of and experience with budgetary processes, including the development and
- administration of budgets;
- Working knowledge of and experience with the administration of collective agreements
The complete opportunity profile can be viewed: Here
Contact:
Nick Lay or Greg Longster
Leaders International Executive Search
#880 – 609 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5
Phone: (604) 688-8422
Email: vancouver@leadersinternational.com
