Dean, Global + Community Studies | Harbour West Consulting

Capilano University capilanou.ca

Posting Date Apr 18, 2024

Location North Vancouver, BC

Salary Range (CAD) 130,738 – 174,317 – 200,465

Applications info@hwest.ca

Organizational Profile

CapU respectfully acknowledges that campuses are located on the territories of the LíỈwat, xwməθkwəỷəm (Musqueam), shíshálh
(Sechelt), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and SəỈílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Capilano University (CapU) is named after Chief Joe Capilano, an important leader of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. CapU’s students, staff, faculty, and administration are dedicated to building stronger relationships with Indigenous communities and between those communities and the University. CapU shares with its First Nations partners, and with the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, a commitment to continuous improvement and systemic change in support of Indigenous learners, their communities and furthering reconciliation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Vice President Academic and Provost, the Dean, Global + Community Studies is responsible for the senior academic leadership of the Faculty, and is responsible for strategic planning through to operational decisions/communications. The Dean oversees the performance of all faculty, and other direct reports, as well as the learning outcomes and teaching/scholarly accomplishments of the Faculty. As an integral member of the leadership group, the Dean serves in a wide variety of management, academic leadership, and governance capacities, including the Senior Leadership Council, Academic Leadership Council, Senate, and Senate sub-committees.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a progressive academic leader, who is well-versed in university governance structures, to assist Capilano University in its evolution as a thriving teaching-focused university. The Dean will play a key role in building research capacity and scholarly activity; continue to build on Capilano’s approaches and activities with indigenization, and Truth and Reconciliation actions; champion and extend international education; lead new program development/program revisions through approval and implementation; and focus on student success through championing engaged pedagogies (e.g., undergraduate research, capstone courses, experiential learning, and other high impact practices) and collaborations with institutional support departments/units. The Dean will also play a key role in assisting with development, representing the Faculty and university when partnering with the Advancement Department and other stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $130,738 (min) – $174,317(mid) – $200,465 (max) per annum with a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefits pension plan.

Contact Details

Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with Capilano University, please contact Harbour West
Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three
references, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca.

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We strive to ensure the recruitment process unfolds in a fair, transparent, timely and open manner to include individuals previously underrepresented or discouraged from participating.

Applications

Letter of introduction and CV via email to us at info@hwest.ca