The Inria Université Côte d'Azur center counts 37 research teams as well as 8 support services. The center's staff (about 500 people) is made up of scientists of different nationalities, engineers, technicians and administrative staff. The majority of the center's research teams are located in Sophia Antipolis and five of them are based in an Inria antenna in Montpellier. The Inria branch in Montpellier is growing in size, in accordance with the strategy described in the institution's Contract of Objectives and Performance (COP).

Contexte et atouts du poste

This position is open in the Diana project-team at Inria Center at Université Côte d'Azur, in the frame of several major French and European projects on 5G/6G networks.

The overall objective of the DIANA project-team is to design, implement and evaluate advanced networking architectures. To do so, the team works to provide service transparency and programmable network deployments in the context of both wired and next generation wireless cellular networks. The team’s methodology includes advanced measurement techniques, design and implementation of architectural solutions, and their validation in adequate experimental facilities. The DIANA team designed, deployed and operates R2lab, a wireless testbed designed with reproducibility as its central characteristics. The team collaborates with Eurecom to deploy and operate an open programmable platform to test post-5G services. Recently, the team enriched R2lab with 5G professional radio units and compute resources managed by Kubernetes clusters to provide an experimental cloud-native environment to test with open source (OAI, SrsLTE) software and some commercially licensed software (e.g. Amarisoft) for 5G/6G networks supporting for example scenarios with disaggregated 5G networks elements. Other recent contributions of the team include: Enhanced Transport-Layer Mechanisms for Multi-Access Edge Computing-Assisted Cellular Networks, Bencharmking Mobile Networks from the Viewpoint of Video Streaming QoE, Introducing Fidelity in Network Emulation, and Enhanced Ray Tracing Techniques for Accurate Estimation of Signal Power.

Mission confiée

Networks are witnessing a revolution nowadays with the advent of virtualization and softwarization allowing to deploy network functions and services in data centres, placed at the edge of the network. The efficient placement of these functions and services, and the orchestration of communications between them and with the users, requires the deployment of a monitoring plane allowing to discover and profile the available computing resources at the edge in real time and, in parallel, provide stakeholders (operators, providers and end users) with a sufficient level of information on the capacity and connectivity of these resources to be able to optimize network management and Quality of Experience (QoE) of end users. We aim in this thesis on contributing to the deployment and evaluation of this monitoring plane.

This thesis has two main outcomes. First, it will allow a better understanding of the efficiency and granularity of existing monitoring solutions for mobile edge networks. Second, it will bring to the community a new solution able to accommodate the different users requests in a flexible manner and to cover the different parts of a mobile edge system by bridging together different views on the system. Indeed, an efficient and flexible monitoring plane is key for a network management that improves the end users quality of experience and that troubleshoots the network in case of failures and service degradation.

Principales activités

The challenges towards the aforementioned objective are multiple. First, an efficient network management that takes into account the quality of experience of end users does not only depend on simple network metrics such as the delay, or physical proximity, but rather on a complex set of metrics such as the bitrate in both directions, the jitter, the packet loss rate, the context of mobility, the device properties, etc. The collection of all these metrics in an accurate and timely way represents a real challenge. Further, and given the large number of devices foreseen at the edge and their mobility and time dynamics, the measurement plane has to be of low cost, able to scale with the number of users, devices and services, and must track the whole system in an efficient manner. This is another challenge facing the development of a monitoring plane for future edge networks. The first objective of this thesis is to go over the existing solutions for mobile edge monitoring, and benchmark them to evaluate their capacity to accommodate the requirements of different applications during the service orchestration phase. We will focus in particular on how information is collected, what information is collected, and to which extent existing solutions can improve the service optimization at the edge by taking into account the requirements of applications and the amount of available resources, both in the network and the computing infrastructure. For this study, we will follow an experimental approach and deploy scenarios over wireless platforms such as Mininet WiFi, R2lab wireless platform or the SophiaNode platform. We will be evaluating the performance of existing solutions (according to the above criteria), and how well the orchestration of resources at the edge can benefit from a larger spectrum of measurement data towards a better management of edge network resources and a better Quality of Experience / Quality of Service for end users.

Departing from the results of the previous study, the second objective of this thesis is to come up with a new flexible monitoring solution able to cover the different parts of a mobile edge system such as the wireless channel and the edge cloud part, and to customize the level of information provided based on the requirements of the network management plane. This new solution will mainly consist on bridging the wireless channel view with the cloud and network view in one view able to shed light on the different events that can happen inside the network and on the computing nodes of the edge cloud. We will devise experimentation scenarios to prove the flexibility of our monitoring solution and its efficiency to accommodate the different monitoring requests.

Compétences

Strong knowledge in network protocols, mobile networks, network measurement, data analytics.

Strong programming skills: python, scripting, java/C++, etc.

Avantages

• Subsidized meals
• Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
• Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
• Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours
• Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
• Social, cultural and sports events and activities
• Access to vocational training
• Contribution to mutual insurance (subject to conditions)

Rémunération

Gross Salary per month: 2051€ brut per month (year 1 & 2) and 2158€ brut per month (year 3)

Informations générales

• Thème/Domaine : Réseaux et télécommunications Système & réseaux (BAP E)
• Ville : Sophia Antipolis
• Centre Inria : Centre Inria d'Université Côte d'Azur
• Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : 2023-10-01
• Durée de contrat : 3 ans
• Date limite pour postuler : 2023-12-31

Attention: Les candidatures doivent être déposées en ligne sur le site Inria. Le traitement des candidatures adressées par d'autres canaux n'est pas garanti.

Consignes pour postuler

Sécurité défense : Ce poste est susceptible d’être affecté dans une zone à régime restrictif (ZRR), telle que définie dans le décret n°2011-1425 relatif à la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique de la nation (PPST). L’autorisation d’accès à une zone est délivrée par le chef d’établissement, après avis ministériel favorable, tel que défini dans l’arrêté du 03 juillet 2012, relatif à la PPST. Un avis ministériel défavorable pour un poste affecté dans une ZRR aurait pour conséquence l’annulation du recrutement.

Politique de recrutement : Dans le cadre de sa politique diversité, tous les postes Inria sont accessibles aux personnes en situation de handicap.

Contacts

• Équipe Inria : DIANA
• Directeur de thèse : Barakat Chadi / Chadi.Barakat@inria.fr

A propos d'Inria

Inria est l’institut national de recherche dédié aux sciences et technologies du numérique. Il emploie 2600 personnes. Ses 200 équipes-projets agiles, en général communes avec des partenaires académiques, impliquent plus de 3500 scientifiques pour relever les défis du numérique, souvent à l’interface d’autres disciplines. L’institut fait appel à de nombreux talents dans plus d’une quarantaine de métiers différents. 900 personnels d’appui à la recherche et à l’innovation contribuent à faire émerger et grandir des projets scientifiques ou entrepreneuriaux qui impactent le monde. Inria travaille avec de nombreuses entreprises et a accompagné la création de plus de 180 start-up. L'institut s'efforce ainsi de répondre aux enjeux de la transformation numérique de la science, de la société et de l'économie.

Veterinary Medicine & Science

Previous applicants in the last 6 months need not apply

We are seeking a research associate/ fellow to take a leading role in research projects related to infection and antimicrobial resistance.

The aim of this research is to understand the emergence, spread and transmission of drug-resistant pathogens in the Agri-tech/health sector (e.g. farms, environment, hospitals, community), with a potential transfer to the human population. To this aim, we will use artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, next generation sequencing and microbiology. The successful candidate will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of academics and industrial partners in the UK and China. The role will include data analysis via bioinformatics and machine learning, sequencing and microbiology.

The Applicant must have a PhD (or near to completion) in computational biology, bioinformatics, or other relevant fields. The candidate must have knowledge and experience in bioinformatics techniques and approaches, sequencing (in particular Oxford Nanopore Technology Ltd) particularly related to genome biology and sequence analysis and in microbiology. Experience in analysis of large ‘omics’ datasets (whole-genome sequencing and shotgun metagenomic sequencing analysis) is essential. Research experience in applying such methods in antimicrobial resistance, metagenomics, bacterial infections would be desirable. Applicant must be able to demonstrate strong programming skills in Python, Matlab, R or other equivalent. Evidence of publications in any of the listed fields is required. The applicant must also be able to demonstrate research ambition through timely publication of research, coupled with commitment to the research project as part of their on-going career development. Excellent oral and written English language skills are essential.

The post is offered on a fixed term contract until 1 July 2025. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 18.13 hours hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Tania Dottorini: tania.dottorini@nottingham.ac.uk and Dr. Weihua Meng: Weihua.Meng@nottingham.edu.cn Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted.

It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

Further details:

• Job Description/Role Profile

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

Applicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration.  Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependents accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see our Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge webpages.

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, at Western University, is inviting applications for the position of Earl Russell Chair in Pain Management. The successful candidate will take a leadership role as the Earl Russell Chair in Pain Management through their research program. Applicants should have: 1) familiarity with, and deep commitment to the treatment of pain 2) experience and expertise in working in an interdisciplinary setting 3) leadership skills and experience in creating an effective team to study pain, 4) well developed teaching and interpersonal skills, and 5) an accomplished research track-record in pain. The successful candidate will be appointed in the department that most appropriately fits their expertise with a potential cross appointment in a relevant basic science department.

Academic and Clinical Expectations: The candidate will have protected research time within the appointed department. Clinicians who have a devoted research commitment to studying pain, and fellowship training or clinical experience with treating pain patients, are encouraged to apply. Clinical duties and expectations to be determined by the clinical academic department.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have an MD or equivalent degree and will hold or be appointed at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with continuing (Clinical Academic) appointment, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have completed a residency from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent and fellowship training in a field related to pain medicine. The candidate should have or be eligible for registration by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and should have or be eligible to attain active hospital privileges at London Health Sciences Centre and/or St. Joseph’s Health Care London.

Compensation Details: The Chair appointment is for a five-year period, with the possibility of renewal for one additional term pending review recommendation. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience and will be composed primarily of the following sources: fee for service, alternative funding plan and academic support.

The City: London, Ontario is Canada’s 10th largest city with a population of 400,000, a catchment area of 2.4 million, and is situated in southwestern Ontario between Toronto and Detroit. The region has a strong economy and excellent primary and secondary school systems for residents with children. It is a safe and culturally diverse city. With parks, tree-lined streets and bicycle trails, London is known as the “Forest City”. London boasts an international airport, galleries, theatre, music, and sporting events. See www.ledc.com/why-london to learn more.

The University: Western University is a research-intensive university with full-time enrolment of 34,000 students and a full range of academic and professional programs. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides an outstanding educational experience within a research-intensive environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists and health researchers learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health. Western has extensive strengths in neuroscience and a thriving graduate program in neuroscience that provided a foundation for the establishment of the Western Institute of Neuroscience in 2022. The successful candidate will have access to research facilities and state-of-the-art instrument cores at Western that have been supported through major recent investments. These facilities and cores include but not limited to, a Biomedical Research Facility for animal housing (opens in 2023), a Neurobehavioral Core, a Western Advanced Microscopy Core, a Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping that includes 3T up to ultra-high field MRI imaging, and a new containment level 3 facility for imaging pathogens for knowledge translation.

St. Joseph’s Health Care hosts a multidisciplinary pain clinic seeing over 1000 new patients each year while a robust functional neurological program is situated at the University hospital. Dedicated clinical services for pain management include a multidisciplinary pain clinic and a functional neurosurgery program which both offer opportunities for patient recruitment to clinical studies.

With roots going back a century and a half, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada’s largest research-intensive acute tertiary and quaternary care teaching hospitals. Attracting top clinicians and researchers from around the globe, we excel in specialized care programs and services. As leaders in innovation and health system transformation, we advance health care for patients in Ontario, our nation, and the world.

To apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after August 1, 2023, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2024, or as negotiated. Interested candidates should send a letter of intent that includes a) an overview of past research and description of proposed research plan, b) plan to build collaborations, networks, and knowledge translation locally and beyond, c) history and commitment to mentorship, d) statement on commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, along with a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees and also complete, sign and include the form at the following link: http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf to:

Dale W. Laird, PhD, Assistant Dean, Research Chairs and Awards Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Clinical Skills Building Western University London, Ontario CANADA N6A 5C1 E-mail: selection.committee@schulich.uwo.ca

Business Addresses: Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, N., London, Ontario N6A 5B8, www.uwo.ca; London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Road E., London Ontario, N6A 5W9, www.lhsc.on.ca; St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London Ontario, N6A 4V2, www.sjhc.london.on.ca

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation for interviews or other meetings, please contact the Selection Committee at 519-661-2111 ext. 88141.

• Astana, Kazakhstan
• À temps plein
• Département : École supérieure d'éducation
• Type d'emploi : Faculté
• Grade : Faculté

• Astana, Kazakhstan
• À temps plein
• Département : École supérieure d'éducation
• Type d'emploi : Faculté
• Grade : Faculté

The Department of Psychiatry and Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University is inviting applications for a full-time clinical academic faculty position as a Medical Director, Outpatients and Psychiatrist at the Parkwood Institute Mental Health Building, part of St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Parkwood Institute is an academic centre with a strong mandate for excellence in care, education and research. It is also a core training site for undergraduate, postgraduate and subspecialty trainees, and has an active research program. The program is affiliated with the Lawson Health Research Institute and Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Medical Director to provide medical leadership to our outpatient programs at the Parkwood Institute Mental Health Building. The Medical Director, Outpatients works collaboratively in a leadership dyad with the Clinical Director, Outpatients and will be responsible for the quality of care and performance of all outpatient physician services. They will be supported in their work by up to three Physician Clinical Leads, responsible for day to day operational leadership. The applicant will have an established career in rehabilitation psychiatry and a proven academic, administrative and clinical track record with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a leadership position. Administrative leadership skills are required to assist in strategic planning, physician management, program planning, quality improvement, and capacity building and collaboration both within the program, the department and across the region. The desired candidate will also have the skills and expertise to contribute to a culture of continuous learning and education, along with evidence of impact in the areas of research and innovation. Knowledge of, and dedication to, a recovery-oriented treatment philosophy is required. Knowledge of the Canadian and Ontario legal and mental health systems and legislation is preferred.

The Medical Director, Outpatients will provide strategic leadership to physicians and staff congruent with the clinical and academic goals and mission of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, the Department of Psychiatry and the Divisions of General Adult Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry. The Medical Director, Outpatients will serve as a direct report to the Site Chief of St Joseph’s Mental Health Care program. They will be responsible for providing leadership to implement high quality and efficient clinical and academic work in a collegial, cooperative and collaborative environment. The Medical Director, Outpatients will work closely with the division chairs for matters that require division advocacy, support, validation or approval. The Medical Director provides leadership to the Program’s researchers along with the division chairs. The Medical Director participates and collaborates on St. Joseph’s Foundation initiatives.

Parkwood Institute Mental Health Building is a 150-bed specialized facility that provides care for patients with serious mental illness across a continuum from short-term consultation, collaborative care, intensive assertive community treatment and inpatient care. Our organization is recovery oriented with a strong focus on the use of psychiatric rehabilitation, evidence-informed psychotherapies, complex psychopharmacology and other evidence-based modalities (e.g. ECT and TMS). The outpatient programs consist of regional services in the counties of London-Middlesex, Oxford, Elgin, Huron, Perth, Grey, and Bruce, with 7 Assertive Community Treatment teams, 5 Adult Ambulatory teams (including Concurrent Disorders Services), and 3 Geriatric Ambulatory programs, amongst a number of smaller clinical programs.

Academic rank (Assistant, Associate or Professor) and appointment status (limited term or continuing) will be determined by experience and qualifications at the time of appointment. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. The successful candidate must have, or be willing to work toward, a specialist certification in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

This position is a 0.2 FTE administrative position with 0.8 FTE clinical duties to be negotiated.

Term: The term for this medical director leadership role is five years, once renewable, and the base clinical appointment will be determined by rank and qualifications. The successful candidate’s clinical privileges and academic affiliation can extend beyond the tenure for this role.

More About Us The Department of Psychiatry is organized around four academic divisions including General Adult Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry. The Department also has internationally recognized strengths in child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosis, neuroimaging, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, and developmental disabilities.

The Department of Psychiatry places great importance on collegiality and professionalism. Our faculty are committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment for its colleagues, students, staff and guests. We are committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization as different perspectives enrich our work. Candidates must enjoy working collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional health care team and hospital leaders.

The Department is allied with two hospital systems, LHSC and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. LHSC is comprised of Victoria Hospital, the main centre of our acute psychiatry services; University Hospital; and affiliated community teaching clinics. Children’s Hospital is physically located within LHSC. It provides local and regional care for children and adolescents with acute and more persistent mental health needs. Beyond Parkwood Institute, St. Joseph’s Health Care London is also comprised of the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health (SWC). SWC’s mission is to provide specialized assessment and treatment for people in contact with the criminal justice system. St. Joseph's Hospital, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, and community clinics complete the St. Joseph’s family of facilities. The hospitals share a rich tradition of strong and close collaboration.

Western University provides an outstanding educational experience within a research-intensive environment. The University has a full-time enrolment of about 34,000 students with a full range of academic and professional programs. Established in 1881, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, one of the founding schools of Western University, has educated generations of physicians, dentists, scholars and scientists whose collective work has transformed the practice of medicine and dentistry both nationally and globally.

Details about Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may be found at www.schulich.uwo.ca; Western University at www.uwo.ca; the Department of Psychiatry at https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/psychiatry/; London Health Sciences Centre at www.lhsc.on.ca; Children’s Hospital at https://www.lhsc.on.ca/childrens-hospital/welcome-to-the-childrens-hospital and St. Joseph’s Health Care London at www.sjhc.london.on.ca.

The City of London has a growing population of approximately 500,000 with a diverse cultural mix and the hospitals serve a region of two million. London is safe, family-oriented, affordable and located in the heart of the beautiful Great Lakes region. It is known as the “Forest City”, due to its plethora of trees. The center of London is graced by the Thames River with nearly 30 kilometers of bicycle trails hugging the riverbanks. London is a quick one-hour drive to Stratford, known for its exceptional influences in the arts and theatre performance. In addition, London is central to its nearby cities of Toronto and Detroit and the majestic Niagara Falls.

Please submit your application, including curriculum vitae, statement of career goals, highlights of accomplishments, names and contact information for three references to the following:

Dr. Chandlee C. Dickey, MD, FRCPC Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University Physician Executive Lead, London Health Sciences Centre Chair/Chief, St Joseph’s Health Care London c/o HRPsychiatry@lhsc.on.ca

Please ensure that the form available at: http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf is completed and included in your application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after September 18, 2023, with an anticipated start date of December 1, 2023 or as negotiated.

Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience and will be composed primarily on the following sources; salary, fee for service, alternative funding plan, and academic support.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the policies and protocols of each applicable institution, including Covid-19 policies.

Business Addresses: Western University, 1151 Richmond Street N., London, Ontario N6A 5B8, www.uwo.ca London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Road E., London, Ontario N6A 5W9, www.lhsc.on.ca St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, P.O. Box 5777, London, Ontario, N6A 4V2, www.sjhc.london.on.ca

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants, including those with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact HRPsychiatry@lhsc.on.ca.

Okanagan College transforms lives and communities. We are one of Canada's leading colleges.  We create outstanding educational experiences for our learners, both students and employees. We work and learn in a welcoming and caring culture.  We are a catalyst for change through collaboration with our learners and partners. We serve, lead and anticipate the social, economic and environmental needs of communities.

Position Title: Dean, School of Business Competition Number: C002532 Division/Portfolio: Vice President Academic Department/Program: School of Business Campus/Centre: Kelowna

Your Opportunity: To provide strategic leadership, oversight and senior management for the School of Business (SB). To develop goals and strategies for the SB. To oversee the operations of the SB including the management of personnel, employment contracts, labour relations, budgets, faculty and staff recruitment, enrollment management, student affairs, program planning and development, inter-regional programming, international activities, program accreditation, SB events, policies and regulations, program advisory committees, pan-institutional projects, relations with other institutions and affiliated organizations.

Education and Experience: Master’s degree related to the disciplines found in the Portfolio. Doctorate or equivalent preferred. Minimum ten years in post-secondary education, with significant experience in both administration and teaching.

Functions and Duties:

1. Plays a key leadership role in the direction, growth and development of the portfolio and the College. Is a member of the Leadership Council and the Deans Forum. Anticipates, recommends, and contributes to the development of institution-wide policies and short- and long-term planning, operating and capital budgets and policies and procedures for the SB in keeping with the College's mission, vision, values and strategies.
2. Plans, directs and coordinates the delivery of the educational programs assigned to the portfolio including identifying needs for new programs, assessing the feasibility of new initiatives and evaluating and modifying existing educational programs and services. Establishes and maintains student transfer agreements from other institutions. Undertakes regular reviews of educational programs and implements required actions. Is responsible for the quality assurance of SB courses and programs and works closely with the departments, Learning and Applied Research, and Education Council in this endeavour.
3. Obtains and nurtures international partnerships, negotiates agreements and oversees the promotion of related student exchanges, student advising, special events, etc. Assists instructional employees with indigenization and internationalization of the curriculum.
4. Strives for student satisfaction with programs, program delivery and the quality of instruction. Supports and encourages student activities and competitions to promote student success. Investigates and processes student complaints as per policy. Is responsible for student discipline, including the appropriate course of action and the imposition of discipline in all cases except student suspension and expulsion. In the latter cases, advises and makes recommendations to the Provost and Vice President Academic.
5. Is responsible for SB human resources including organizational design, workload assignments, employee recruitment, orientation and training, performance evaluation, professional development, labour relations, and health and safety. Is responsible for ensuring a professional work environment for employees and works closely with People Services and employee group representatives in order to build and maintain good relations.
6. Promotes and encourages teamwork and consults with and supports instructional SB employees and staff. Fosters a learner-centred environment and encourages instructional employees to innovate in both curriculum and program development and learning and teaching. Conducts department Chairs meetings, consults with Chairs on a regular basis, and facilitates the Chairs' performance of their responsibilities. Develops and maintains effective communication and coordination between the SB and the College and community. The intent is to foster relationships whereby OC can support regional economic development and respond to the labour needs of the region in terms of SB programming.
7. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other Deans and Directors and Education Council regarding SB programs offered in all regions. Represents and promotes the College and its programs on local, provincial and national committees, and liaises with deans at other institutions and with government, academic associations, professional associations, accrediting bodies, school districts, health authorities, private sector organizations and various other agencies as it relates to SB programming.
8. Manages the SB budget and finances and is accountable for allocations and expenditures within the approved budget.
9. Administers and ensures adherence to College policies and collective agreements. Participates as needed as the designated supervisor in grievances and provides input to, or participates on, the College's negotiating committees in collective bargaining.
10. Ensures support services for learning and applied research that such services and other related resources are available for instructional employees. Promotes, supports, and manages scholarly activity release for Faculty members.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• A strategic visionary with proven strong academic leadership and management competencies with the capability and capacity to deliver on strategic objectives.
• Transformational and trustworthy decisionmaker: provides creative solutions to complex problems and understands the intersection of process and technology with operational needs driving results and trust.
• Bold advocate and exceptional communicator: strong negotiation and influencing skills to build and foster positive relationships with the local, national and international communities, government, and alumni is essential.
• Sustainability and growth: proven ability to identify and promote new opportunities to attract resources and secure funding opportunities.
• Management: demonstrated knowledge and skills in applying or managing financial, governance and quality management systems to support organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Creativity and Innovation: demonstrated ability to develop and assess new approaches, define standards of excellence, and implement cutting-edge programs or processes.
• Commitment to reconciliation: demonstrated cultural sensitivity and commitment to reconciliation and adoption of Indigenous ways.
• Equitable access: demonstrated commitment to increasing participation and success of marginalized populations in learning and employment opportunities.
• Inclusive leadership: a role model and champion for change with a demonstrated commitment to embedding equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice into practices and processes.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree related to the disciplines found in the Portfolio. Doctorate or equivalent preferred. Minimum ten years in post-secondary education, with significant experience in both administration and teaching.

Appointment Type: Exempt - Continuing Full-time Appointment Start Date: 01/02/2024 Annual Salary/Hourly Rate: Range $130,738 to $200,465. Typical Hiring Range $ 156,886 to $174,317.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Opportunity Profile for the Dean, School of Business here: https://tinyurl.com/DeanSchoolBusinessOkanagan If you wish to send your application in confidence, please address it to Jacqui Noftall, Manager, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Wellbeing at jnoftall@okanagan.bc.ca

Posting Opening Date: 08/17/2023 Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2023

APPLICATIONS: To apply for this position, please go to our employment site: https://www.employmentopportunities.okanagan.bc.ca and complete an on-line application.

All applications must be submitted through our employment site to be considered.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca