Associate Dean

Georgian is more than just an employer – we're a community. With seven campuses located across Central Ontario, Georgian College offers rewarding employment opportunities in academics, administration, research, and more. We take pride in working alongside a dynamic team of student-focused educators, dedicated supporters, and passionate advocates. Together, we can advance our mission to inspire innovation, transform lives, and connect communities through the power of education.

Our exciting work environment offers the opportunity to learn and grow, while collaborating in a team-oriented culture that promotes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Together, we deliver unrivaled experiences for our students, employees and the communities we serve. Read our 2025-2030 strategic plan.

If you share our energy and passion, please consider joining Team Georgian.

Our curriculum focuses on interprofessional education and patient-centred care. Quality work placements and outstanding labs allow students to gain valuable experience. In addition, our students have the opportunity for experiential learning in our clinics, which are open to the public.

Position Overview:

We’re seeking a strategic and forward thinking academic leader who will play a pivotal role in providing academic leadership to a cluster of applied health programs within the Health, Wellness & Sciences portfolio. The Associate Dean will champion high standards of academic excellence, ensure outstanding program delivery and lead evidence informed enhancements that keep programs current, innovative, and responsive to evolving labor markets, technology, and professional practice expectations. This also includes championing scholarly and research activities while strengthening community engagement and external partnerships that enrich learning experiences, support innovation, and enhance opportunities for students and faculty. With a strong understanding of the post secondary health education landscape, the Associate Dean will advance college wide academic priorities and cultivate a collaborative and engaged team culture centered around shared commitment to student success. This role requires a leader with strong decision making skills, sound judgement, and a high level of accountability. If you are passionate about supporting students, enriching the student experience, and advancing meaningful workplace and learning initiatives, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity.

Job Details:
Job posting date: June 26,2026
Department: Health, Wellness and Sciences
Location: Barrie Campus -hybrid work environment
Classification: Administration
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: $116,182-$154,908 per year

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic leadership that fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture grounded in innovation, academic excellence, and continuous improvement, while leading effectively through change.
• Co-lead the development and execution of the academic area’s operational plan in alignment with Georgian’s strategic priorities and academic direction.
• Use data-informed decision-making to guide program planning, enrolment management, and continuous improvement.
• Make strategic, timely decisions that support academic integrity, operational effectiveness, and an exceptional student experience.
• Ensure program quality through curriculum review, program evaluation, and compliance with internal and external quality assurance, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee teaching and learning practices, promoting evidence-based and innovative approaches to support student success and achievement of program outcomes.
• Support the development of new programs that respond to emerging market needs, technological advancements, and community/industry priorities.
• Promote the integration of current scholarship, applied research, and industry best practices into curriculum and teaching.
• Create conditions that foster faculty and student engagement in applied research, scholarship, and innovation initiatives.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff, ensuring performance, workload assignments, and expectations align with academic priorities and collective agreement provisions within a unionized environment.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace through transparent communication and effective relationship-building.
• Address complex issues involving faculty, staff, and students using fair, consistent, and diplomatic approaches to conflict resolution.
• Promote ongoing professional development, teaching excellence, and role clarity across the academic team.
• Oversee budgets, resource planning, enrolment projections, and financial stewardship, including monitoring and reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with targets.
• Manage workload assignments, scheduling, and operational processes in accordance with college policies and collective agreements.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, supported by proactive risk management practices.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with industry partners, community organizations, professional associations, and advisory committees.
• Identify and advance opportunities for collaboration, experiential learning, research partnerships, and student pathways that enhance employability.
• Represent the college externally to strengthen Georgian’s reputation, visibility, and community impact

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required (PhD preferred) in a discipline related to health or sciences; regulated health professional designation considered an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in an academic setting
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, curriculum development, and academic program development.
• Strong knowledge of academic processes and procedures, including quality assurance, program review, accreditation, teaching and learning practices, and collective agreements within a unionized environment.
• Proven ability to apply analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, support data-informed decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
• Highly effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, and manage complex situations with diplomacy and tact.
• Experience supporting or contributing to budget development, monitoring, and resource planning.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain community connections, partnerships, and networks.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and collegially within a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated leadership in change management, including the ability to guide teams through organizational and academic transformation.

Why Work with Us?

Georgian’s multiple campuses are in some of the most sought-after areas in Central Ontario. Our campuses play important roles in each of these communities, serving as centers for academic, social, and cultural activities, and contributing to the social and economic well-being of the areas.

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 #87-26 by July 17,2026 @ 11:59 pm. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.