Department: Academic
Campus: Barrie Campus
Salary Range: $150,794 -$201,056
Classification: Administrative (Payband 15)

Reporting to the Vice President, Academic, the Dean, Centre for Academic Quality, Excellence and Innovation provide integrated leadership and strategic planning across three distinct, yet interconnected areas, academic quality assurance, teaching and learning innovation, and academic pathways and partnerships. The Dean is accountable for ensuring academic excellence, program quality, and continuous improvement across the College by leading institutional quality assurance processes, advancing innovative teaching and learning practices (including digital transformation), and stewarding strategic partnerships and pathways that enhance student access and success. As a member of the Academic Leadership Team, the Dean contributes to the institutional academic strategy and ensures alignment and advancement of academic quality, innovation, and partnership initiatives with college priorities, regulatory requirements, and labour market needs. The incumbent fosters a culture of innovation, quality assurance through continuous improvement, scholarship, evidence-informed decision-making, and collegiality and collaboration internally and externally.

We collaborate with industry and community partners to deliver relevant, future-focused programs, meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities, and co-op experiences with leading employers. The Dean plays a key role in fostering and strengthening relationships with industry and sector partners, serving as an ambassador for the College and advancing strategic external partnerships. Georgian's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded throughout the College's academic and operational planning. These commitments are reflected in initiatives across the institution, including award-winning Indigenous Services and the EDI&B Centre, which work to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable learning environment for students, employees, and community partners.

Candidates for this role will possess excellent strategic, leadership, management, interpersonal, communication, change management, engagement, diversity and decision-making skills. The ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, complex, unionized institution in order to support the achievement of the college's strategic plan objectives is critical. Relevant academic and professional qualifications will be considered. A Master's degree is required.

In addition to a rewarding career, here are some of the other benefits offered to full-time employees of Georgian College:

• We offer a competitive compensation rate, comprehensive benefits plan and a generous vacation policy as well as CAAT defined-benefit pension plan which includes fully matched contributions.
• A tuition reimbursement program that offers reduced course fees for college staff and their dependents.
• A holiday shut down period that allows employees to rest and relax with family and friends.
• A flex work program for most positions allowing employees the flexibility of working both on campus and remotely.
• All Georgian Employees have access to the EFAP: Employees and their family members can call the program 24/7 for completely confidential support, information, and assistance.
• Campus Safety Services: Georgian is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment through the delivery of professional health and safety, security, parking, emergency management, conflict resolution and investigative services.

For a more in depth look at what Georgian has to offer, check out our website.

Are you ready to Experience Georgian?

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: https://www.georgiancollege.ca/about-georgian/career-opportunities/ quoting Competition #100-26 by 11:59 pm on August 21, 2026. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.