Associate Dean, Faculty of Health

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Health is seeking an experienced and collaborative academic leader to serve as Associate Dean. This is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the Faculty's academic direction, support faculty and student success, and help advance health education in a dynamic post-secondary environment. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean works closely with academic and administrative partners to provide strategic guidance, oversee program and curriculum excellence, support faculty development, and foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key responsibilities include :

• Providing leadership in collaborative long-term planning to advance Faculty and University goals and priorities.
• Facilitating the development and implementation of new initiatives to meet evolving health education needs.
• Overseeing curriculum development, program review, revision, and academic program change processes.
• Supporting Faculty of Health accreditation activities and ensuring program quality and compliance.
• Reviewing academic program enrollment trends and coordinating course offerings.
• Preparing and reviewing academic content for the University calendar and other publications.
• Chairing faculty and BCGEU search committees and overseeing recruitment, hiring, orientation, retention, and assignment of faculty and staff.
• Managing faculty workload assignments, instructional hours, course scheduling, and coverage arrangements.
• Administering faculty evaluation processes and supervising assigned campus personnel.
• Supporting faculty renewal forecasting and contributing to succession planning.
• Encouraging and supporting research and scholarship within the Faculty.
• Responding to and resolving student complaints, appeals, and academic integrity matters.
• Reviewing and interpreting University and Faculty policies and ensuring student compliance.
• Administering collective agreements and representing management in the grievance process.
• Consulting with Human Resources Services on labour relations and collective agreement interpretation.
• Supporting the Divisional Business Manager in developing and monitoring operating and capital budgets and approving expenditures as delegated.
• Serving on Faculty, division, and University committees and representing the Faculty of Health internally and externally.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

You are a collaborative and experienced academic leader with a deep understanding of post-secondary education and the unique dynamics of teaching-intensive environments. You bring strategic thinking, sound judgment, and a people-centred leadership style that balances long-term priorities with day-to-day operational demands. You communicate clearly, build trust across departments, and lead with integrity, respect, and accountability.

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The Location

KPU is a multi-campus institution. The Faculty of Health has programs located on the Langley and Richmond campus, however travel to the other campuses and to off-site locations is required.

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Application Process

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document via KPU's Career Centre.

For inquiries or recommendations related to this position, please contact :

Evita Gandhi

Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist

Email : evita.gandhi@kpu.ca