Academic Dean

Cégep Héritage College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking an Academic Dean. The role involves ensuring high-quality teaching and compliance with educational standards, while managing all academic programs and administrative duties. Candidates must be bilingual (English and French) with a Master’s degree and at least five years of management experience, alongside significant teaching experience at the Cégep level. This is an on-site position that requires occasional travel within Quebec and may involve evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bilingualism required; strong communication skills in English and French.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a formal management position.
• 6 years of full-time teaching experience, preferably at the Cégep level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of teaching and learning in the College.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry and Cégep policies.
• Manage all academic programs and departments effectively.

Skills

Bilingualism (English and French)

Strong communication skills

Management experience

Understanding of Cégep education

Experience with Indigenous communities

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director General, the Academic Dean is responsible for all aspects of the administration of academic programs at Cégep Heritage College, and within the existing administrative structures, for the attainment of the College’s academic mission and objectives. The Academic Dean is a recognized leader with a collaborative approach to management, values a student-centered philosophy of education and has an extensive knowledge of Cégep college education and curriculum development. The Academic Dean demonstrates commitment to formal quality assurance processes for a Cégep environment and is familiar with the Cégep system in the Quebec educational context for both regular and Continuing Education and with educational technologies. The Academic Dean needs to understand the realities faced by our English-language college situated in the Outaouais region of Québec.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• ensuring the quality of teaching and learning in the College.
• ensures compliance with Ministry and the Fédération des Cégeps’ policies and regulations.
• ensuring the development of strategic planning for Academic Services.
• the evaluation of teaching, student learning and programs.
• the management of human, material and financial resources related to teaching.
• assuming responsibility for the development and management of institutional academic policies.
• managing (planning, organization, direction, control and evaluation) of all academic programs and departments as well as all academic matters of the College.
• being ex officio chair of the Academic Senate.
• being an ex officio member of the Board of Governors.
• assuming all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director General, by College bylaw or policy or by resolution of the Board.
• exercising the duties and powers of the Director General if the latter is absent or unable to act.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Bilingualism is required, with strong communication skills in both English and French (spoken and written). Candidates may be required to undergo language testing to confirm proficiency levels.

A Master’s degree in a related field.

A minimum of five (5) years experience in a formal management position involving administrative oversight and direct leadership of staff.

Experience working with Indigenous and multicultural communities.

Six (6) years of full-time teaching experience, preferably at the Cégep level.

Management experience at a Cegep (e.g. Academic Dean, Associate Academic Dean, or Dean) would be considered an asset.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is an in- person, on-site position at the College.

Ability to travel within Quebec for meetings.

This position involves occasional evening and weekend work.

SALARY RANGE (PER YEAR)

119,091.00$ - 158,784.00$

Commensurate with the norms of the Ministère de l'Education et de l’Enseignement Supérieur for a Class 11 position, a salary between $119 091.00 and $158 784.00 will be offered. The term of office may be set for an initial 3 to 5 years, and is renewable for subsequent terms.