Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.
Applications are invited for the position of Associate Dean, School of Community Services in the Community, Justice, and Fitness Studies Division, currently located at the Welland Campus. The salary range is $125,153 to $156,441 for a 35-hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.
Reporting to the Dean of Community, Justice and Fitness Studies, the successful candidate works collaboratively with a high performance academic, administrative, and support teams to lead in the development, delivery and ongoing review of the full-time and part-time post-secondary programs and services in the department. The Associate Dean will ensure that the programs are effectively and efficiently delivered, meet Ministry, College Quality Assurance Audit Processes (CQAAP), Credential Validation Service (CVS) or Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) standards, and are relevant to the needs of college students. The School of Community Services offers a range of human service programs including Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistance and Adult Supports, Child and Youth Care, Social Service Worker, Recreation Therapy, Autism and Behavioural Science, Addictions and Mental Health and Resource Consulting.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for planning and implementing the academic delivery of School of Community Services courses and programs, in line with college budget and enrolment forecasts
Provide leadership in the development, design, and renewal of curriculum
Conduct effective hiring and development of faculty, and management of workload assignments
Supervise faculty and staff as they manage the delivery of courses and programs in the portfolio
Collaborate with the Dean, Associate Deans, faculty, and college partners to ensure that courses and programs are delivered effectively and efficiently with a focus on quality and student success
Provide academic leadership and strategic oversight for student field placements, ensuring high-quality experiential learning outcomes and effective coordination of placement processes; supervise and support full-time and part-time staff responsible for direct student placement support
Resolve academic integrity cases, dealing with student issues, attending community and college recruitment events, and participating on college-wide committees are also responsibilities of the Associate Dean
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a relevant field of study
Minimum nine (9) years combined experience which includes academic leadership, management and industry experience
Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching at a post-secondary/adult level
Experience with supervision of staff within a unionized environment
Academic planning, enrollment management and budget experience
Experience with program or curriculum design and development in a post-secondary/adult environment
Demonstrated experience in developing student-centered programs and supports
Advanced leadership, team building, collaboration, and networking skills
Superior skills in communication, organization, problem solving/conflict resolution, and prioritizing within a multi-faceted role
Preferred candidates will have experience in enrolment management and budgeting experience
Preferred candidates will have a proven ability in moving ideas from conceptual to operational
If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).
Niagara College is a place-based organization, and all positions are primarily based on campus. On-campus work allows for close collaboration and a strong team culture. While most work will be done in the office, we offer the flexibility for some remote work, as the job allows.
Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who believe they can contribute to further enhancing campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.
Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
