Dean of Science

Dean of Science

About Concordia University of Edmonton

In the ordinary university, belonging is not a certainty.

As students move from cavernous theatre to massive hall, they seek what they have been promised by post-secondary institutions all their lives.

Close and supportive friends. Faculty mentors and allies for life. Extraordinary growth and profound experiences.

Perhaps students find what they yearn for there. Perhaps not.

Here, at Concordia University of Edmonton, we rally around that central promise in everything we do and all that we build.

We say to students : if you join us, you will belong.

Mission

Concordia University of Edmonton is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good.

Vision

Concordia University of Edmonton will be recognized nationally and internationally for its graduates’ knowledge, skill, integrity, and wisdom.

The Opportunity

Concordia University of Edmonton strives to be a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders, reflective leaders in their occupations, and citizens for the common good.

The Faculty of Science is responsible for the Master of Science in Information Technology program, Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree) (BEnvh) program, as well as 3- and 4-yr BSc programs in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Information Technology (4-yr only) and Mathematics.

The faculty also offers many minors that are available to students in all Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management programs.

The BENVH(AD) program is one of only six programs in Canada that train students to be an Environment Health (EH) Officer or Public Health Inspector.

The 4-year chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC). The biology 4-yr degree program has emphases in Cell and Molecular Biology and Integrative Biology.

The environmental science 4-year degree program has an emphasis in Environmental Assessment and Remediation. Our students in the 4 - yr biology and chemistry programs are eligible to apply for membership in the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB) and the Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta (ACPA), respectively.

Further information about the Faculty can be found here : Faculty of Science

Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President Academic, the Dean, Faculty of Science will represent and implement the academic and administrative policies and decisions of the university to achieve strategic goals and objectives.

The Dean is responsible for the success of the Faculty of Science and as such will have strong academic and business acumen.

The successful candidate will promote a high standard of teaching, research, and community service in the context of collaborative teamwork and the growing diversity of faculty, staff, and students.

They will ensure that the Faculty's research is promoted and enhanced and degree programs are innovative, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of current and future students

THE PERSON

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following requirements :

A PhD in a relevant scientific discipline and a solid record of success as a teacher, researcher, mentor, and administrator that carries an academic appointment with the rank of full or Associate Professor.

A proven track record of scholarship and research, along with five years of teaching and academic administrative experience.

• Five (5) years of successful and progressive academic management experience from a related discipline in Science with an understanding of program development, review, renewal, and research.
• They are a person of integrity and vision, an innovator, and a problem-solver committed to promoting a high level of faculty research and excellent student experience.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of professionalism and respect.
• A solid record of building relationships with external and internal partners, including granting agencies and government agencies, and will be adept at building links with potential sources of funding and support.
• Strong leadership, management, communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, diverse environment.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, organization, process, and priority-setting skills.
• A highly engaged leader who seeks out opportunities, develops new possibilities and implements them effectively.
• Knowledge of Concordia University of Edmonton’s culture, challenges, goals, and stakeholders is considered an asset.

For a complete copy of the Opportunity Profile visit :

Compensation

A highly competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

Express Your Enthusiasm

Our organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations. We invite candidates to contact us directly with any accommodation requests.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume (PDF or Word document only) to Ardyce Kouri or Shubi Jain at , indicating the job title in the subject line of the email.

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