Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe role of the Associate Dean (AD) is to provide academic leadership to Schools and programs to promote excellence in teaching and learning and to foster a culture of scholarly activity. The AD provides support and mentorship as the direct supervisor to faculty and staff. The AD supports faculty and staff in their professional development and scholarly activity to ensure delivery of a consistently high-quality learning experience.
The Associate Dean is responsible for the administration in matters related to: human resources, facility resources, budget and financial planning as per delegated signing authority, program accreditation as appropriate, and internal and external liaison as assigned. This role works closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, Program Chairs, faculty and support staff in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programs/courses. The AD leads new program/course development and revenue generation in the school and may act on behalf of the Dean as required.
The Associate Dean - Health Sciences provides strategic and operational leadership for the School's Health Care Aide Work-Integrated Learning courses, the Psychiatric Nursing program, and the Registered Nurse Pathway to Canadian Practice. The role is responsible for the leadership and continuous improvement of existing programs, the development and implementation of new programs, and advancing initiatives that support student success and workforce needs. In partnership with the Dean, the Associate Dean provides leadership for strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives with healthcare organizations, professional regulatory bodies, community agencies, and post-secondary institutions.
Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:Management and Supervision to Faculty and Staff- Exercises overall managerial discretion, balancing the needs of learners, with available resources within the assigned area.
- Based on operational needs of the team, the department and the College, has overall authority to assign/reassign work of employees.
- Develops, gains approval for, recruits and hires staff to meet the changing needs of the assigned programs/courses.
- Establishes key objectives for staff - ensuring these objectives are achieved as outlined to a high quality standard and are in compliance with college/program policy and procedure.
- Responsible for overall supervision, evaluation, scheduling, disciplining, performance management and motivation of staff to ensure optimal service is maintained.
- Interprets and applies the terms of relevant collective agreements and terms of conditions and may represent management in responding to any grievances of employees within team. As such, is a key consultant to the Dean/Director during collective bargaining.
- Upholds college policies as they apply to operations.
- Works with faculty and staff to orient new hires and prepare them for success in achievement of their responsibilities.
- Develops recruitment and selection and retention strategies to attract and retain faculty and staff with required education and experience.
Academic Leadership- Provides leadership in the development of new programs/courses in consultation with Dean.
- Supports academic excellence in the development, delivery, assessment, and review of programs/courses.
- Coordinates business planning and budget development, including business case development.
- Accountable for monitoring budget activities within the assigned programs/courses.
- Leads and oversees curriculum review, maintenance, and development.
- Approved course schedules and timetables within the context of College policy and program/course needs and ensures consistency with the requirements.
- Ensures that academic changes are smoothly integrated and implemented across programs/courses.
- Addresses and resolves academic discipline, individual learner concerns, course transfers and academic continuance.
- Act on behalf of the Dean in all aspects in Dean's absence.
Ensures that Programs/Courses are Operating at a Level of Excellence- Resolves problems arising from the day-to-day operation of instructional programs/courses brought to his/her attention by the Program Chairs.
- Provides leadership, guidance, and support to initiatives in support of learners in a learner-centered environment.
- Leads the ongoing evaluation of programs/courses, outcomes and enrolment management process to enable learner and employer success and satisfaction.
- Directs accreditation processes for programs in consultation with the Dean and Program Chairs.
Manages Internal and External Community Relationships/Liaisons- Represents Bow Valley College on select government, professional association committees or bodies; as determined by the Dean.
- Develops partnerships with other agencies or organizations where appropriate and in collaboration with the Dean.
- Participates in the deliberations of advisory committees for all programs/courses as appropriate; communicates reports and recommendations to the Dean.
- Liaises with other post-secondary institutions to exchange information and develop partnership education opportunities.
Facilitates Teaching, Scholarships and Applied Research- Explores opportunities for faculty research and scholarships.
- Facilitates the development of applied research proposals and projects in collaboration with the Dean and Applied Research department.
Required Qualifications:- Minimum of master's degree in related field. Candidates actively pursuing a master's degree will also be considered.
- Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with a recognized health profession regulatory college in Alberta (or another Canadian jurisdiction), together with significant experience in health professional education or healthcare practice.
- Five years' experience in a post-secondary environment, preferably with experience both in teaching and academic leadership; experience in the area of applied research would be considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered.
- Police Information Check.
Preferred:- Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD or EdD).
- Proven ability to supervise and provide leadership to faculty and staff within a post-secondary environment.
- Possesses superior leadership, people management and coaching/mentoring skills.
- Strong organizational skills and a high degree of self-motivation.
- Demonstrated ability to steward resources in support of learner success.
- Proven effective and positive management style for people and resolution of issues.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience with adult teaching and learning practices.
- Demonstrated ability to support research and scholarly activities.
- Advanced interpersonal and relationship building capabilities, including the ability to foster team work and collaborative working relationships; facilitation and mediation skills; and the ability to influence and build consensus among diverse groups and individuals.
- Proven capacity to manage change
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Creativity and analytical ability.
- Ability to develop internal and external partnerships.
- Working knowledge of computer applications (specifically, MS Office and EXCEL).
- Possesses superior leadership, people management and coaching/mentoring skills.
- Ability to influence.
- Visionary, strategic planner.
- Program development at the post-secondary level.
- Supervision and leadership.
- Ability to travel
If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire
Conditions of Employment- Police Information Check.
Closing Date: July 24, 2026
This opening is a continuous, (Management) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.
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