Dean of Social Science and Business Technologies - Interim position (REPLACEMENT)

Dawson College adheres

to an equal access employment program and, as such, encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Description : Located in a heritage site, a building constructed in 1908, home to 10,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff, Dawson College provides an enriching, vibrant, and stimulating work environment.

The college’s strategic vision of collaboration, innovation, and creativity helps foster a career focus on personal and professional development.

With the widest variety of program choices among English language colleges, the College reflects Montreal’s unique character by virtue of the diversity of its students, staff and faculty.

Dawson is a leader in sustainability practices in the education network. As a public sector institution, Dawson offers its employees generous working conditions and benefits and an opportunity to contribute to the future of our society.

Dawson College is centrally located at Atwater metro (green line). There are several bus routes that service the area. In addition, Dawson is right next to a bike path, if that is your preferred method to commute.

Non-salaried benefits include but are not limited to :

• Defined benefits pension plan (Régime de retraite du personnel d'encadrement - RRPE)
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 13 statutory holidays
• 6 weeks of vacation
• Professional development funding and opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to College courses

NATURE OF THE WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Reporting to the Academic Dean, the Dean of Social Science and Business Technologies is responsible for ensuring academic excellence in the sector.

The sector comprises programs in Social Science and Business Technologies. They provide leadership and support for the management of programs and departments of the sector.

The Dean is responsible for the management of programs, departments, learning activities, budgets, and personnel within the sector and is a part of the leadership team at the college level.

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :

An undergraduate degree in an appropriate specialization and minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, preferably including at least three (3) years are in a post-secondary teaching experience.

CONDITIONS :

The ideal candidate will have :

• Dynamic academic leadership with demonstrated success in motivating others, managing performance, and building cohesive teams
• Knowledge of competency-based education
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment with excellent analytical, critical-thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability in managing a significant budget and working with complex financial systems
• Demonstrated ability to use tact and discretion Capacité avérée à faire preuve de tact et de discrétion
• Conflict-resolution, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed and team environment
• An open, collegial, and collaborative management style
• Ability to be proactive and anticipate needs and future trends
• Excellent English language skills (oral and written)
• Very good French language skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Managerial experience considered an asset Comments : Please note that a cover letter is mandatory. If your work experience has changed since your last visit, be sure to attach an updated resume.
30+ days ago