Associate Dean, School of Computing and Academic Studies

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Computing and Academic Studies is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Associate Dean for the Academic Studies portfolio that includes departments such as Mathematics, Communication, Basic Health Science and Liberal Studies.The Associate Dean is part of the Educational Leadership Team of the Institute. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean is accountable for providing administrative and educational leadership to designated full-time, part-time and Industry training programs and courses, in accordance with BCIT and industry standards and congruent with the overall Institute mission to become Canada’s Premier Polytechnic Institute. As the first-line educational manager, the Associate Dean represents the School’s Dean as appropriate. The Associate Dean functions as a member of academic departments, as faculty and staff personnel supervisor, and as the individual responsible for the implementation of corporate and school-level educational strategies and objectives. The Associate Dean is responsible for leading a broad range of initiatives impacting the daily and longer-term strategic issues important to the Institute. Duties & Responsibilities SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership :

• Represents the Institute, School and Department at relevant Industry, community and sector functions.
• Responsible for full-time, part-time, Industry Services and International courses.
• Participates in the development and implementation of strategic plans, organizational structures, systems, and processes.
• Represents the educational department for internal activities.
• Establishes and maintains an effective liaison with relevant industries, professional groups and associations, government agencies, joint boards, BCIT support groups, etc.
• Establishes a working liaison with other institutes, schools, colleges and universities and participates in inter-institutional planning and articulation committees as appropriate.
• Identifies and leads the development of new educational and business opportunities for the Institute.
• Attends Program Advisory Committee meetings.
• Works with the Foundation and encourages Industry to support BCIT via scholarships, donations, awards and Gifts in Kind.
• Ensures compliance with relevant provincial and federal legislation.

Educational Administration :

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Staff Relations :

Student Relations :

Corporate Management :

School Management :

Decision-Making :

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Additional Information Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

Professional Development funds and resources

Wellness and Employee Assistance programs

Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S / LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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