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 Academic Studies, located at the Welland Campus. The salary range is $115,032 to $153,374 for a 35-hour work week.  Additional hours may be required as necessary.  

Reporting to the Dean, Academic and Liberal Studies, this dynamic individual works collaboratively with high performance academic, administrative, and support teams in the division to lead the development and delivery of outstanding quality academic courses including math, communications and computer applications courses delivered to over 130 programs across the college at both the certificate, diploma, and degree level.    

The Associate Dean is responsible for scheduling and coordinating the academic delivery of academic courses in line with college budget and enrollment forecasts. The incumbent provides leadership in the development and renewal of curriculum, the effective hiring and development of faculty, and the management of workload assignments. The Associate Dean also designs and controls an expense budget, supervises faculty and staff, and manages the delivery of courses in the portfolio. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with the Dean, Associate Deans, faculty, and college stakeholders to ensure that courses are delivered effectively and efficiently with a focus on quality and student success. Resolving academic integrity cases, attending community and college recruitment events, and participating on college-wide committees are also responsibilities of the position. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field of study
• Minimum nine (9) years combined experience which includes management and industry experience and a minimum five (5) years of successful teaching at a post-secondary level
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Demonstrated experience in developing student-centred programs and supports
• Experience with curriculum design and development in a post secondary/adult environment
• Proven development abilities in moving ideas from conceptual to operational
• Advanced team building, collaboration, and networking abilities
• Superior skills in communication, problem solving/conflict resolution, organizational, and prioritizing within a multi faceted role

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous academic management and/or leadership experience
• Enrollment management and budget experience
• Experience with supervision of staff within a unionized environment 

Close Date: May 3, 2024 *First candidate review date - April 19, 2024*

A Job Fact Sheet is available for review from Human Resources during the posting period. Please contact humres@niagaracollege.ca to request a copy.

If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials). 
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.

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 feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.