Associate Dean (Academic & Research) / Doyen.ne Associé.e (Académique et Recherche)

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Associate Dean (Academic & Research) to advance its academic mission and engage with the Francophone community. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in French and English, possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and have a doctoral degree. This full-time position offers a term of two years and includes a $15,000 annual administrative stipend.

Qualifications

• Full mastery of written and oral French and English.
• Administrative, leadership, and management experience.
• Understanding of the Francophone minority context.

Responsibilities

• Advance La Cité’s academic mission and fulfill its mandate.
• Lead academic programs and support faculty members.
• Oversee La Cité’s research initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingualism (French and English)

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Strategic planning

Education

Doctoral degree in social sciences or humanities

Job description

Overview

Associate Dean (Academic & Research) / Doyen.ne Associé.e (Académique et Recherche) at La Cité universitaire francophone, University of Regina. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean will advance La Cité’s academic mission and fulfill its provincial mandate to serve francophone communities in Saskatchewan and beyond. The position is open to the public and subject to URFA terms.

Position Details

Posting Summary
Competition Number 20250654A/S
Position Title Associate Dean (Academic & Research) / Doyen.ne Associé.e (Académique et Recherche)
Faculty/Department La Cité Universitaire Francophone
Unit La Cité Universitaire Francophone
Employee Group Out of Scope
Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791
Job Family Category Academic
Number of Vacancies 1
Location: La Cité universitaire francophone, Regina, Saskatchewan

Position Summary: La Cité is the University of Regina’s hub for French-language education, research, and community engagement. Our mission meets the educational needs of Saskatchewan’s Francophone community. La Cité is a dynamic centre where students, faculty, and the community collaborate to explore issues shaping today’s Francophonie. Our research centre CRFM offers an innovative program prioritizing the Fransaskois community. La Cité is seeking an Associate Dean (Academic & Research). The Associate Dean reports to the Dean and will advance the unit’s academic mission and provincial mandate.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Provide Academic Leadership: Lead La Cité’s academic programs (credit and non‑credit, undergraduate and graduate), including the academic and non‑academic teams. Coordinate development, maintenance, and delivery of programs to ensure innovation and service to Francophones and Francophiles of Saskatchewan.
• Represent La Cité in Governance: Actively engage in University governance processes, serving on committees such as CCUAS and CCFGSR and other relevant committees.
• Oversee and Direct La Cité’s Research Initiatives: Direct the Centre canadien de recherche sur les francophonies en milieu minoritaire (CRFM).
• Oversee the Centre de formation: With the Manager of the Centre de formation, oversee the non‑credit Centre de formation to ensure effective delivery and alignment with La Cité’s mission.
• Support Faculty Members: Contribute to performance review processes for academic staff and support scholarship and teaching activities (including sessionals) to ensure high‑quality programs.
• Strengthen Academic Services: Oversee delivery of academic services, specifically academic advising and program option/development.
• Collaborate Strategically: Work with the Dean, staff, and campus leaders to advance La Cité’s provincial mandate, strengthen partnerships, and represent the unit at university and community levels.

The candidate demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Indigenous communities through reconciliation and Indigenization as envisioned in the Indigenous Engagement Strategic Plan, Tapwewin kwayaskwastâsowin: Truth and Putting Things Right. The candidate also supports the University’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and a student‑centered mission as articulated in the University’s 2020–2025 Strategic Plan, All Our Relations: kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak.

La Cité is the francophone hub for education, research, and community engagement. The French text mirrors the English overview and responsibilities above.

Requirements / Exigences

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree, in social sciences or humanities. A specialization in translation, interpretation, or communication is an asset.
• Full mastery of written and oral French and English.
• Administrative, leadership, and management experience. University administration and governance experience is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues across the institution and with Francophone community organizations.
• Excellent leadership skills, including building a team, balancing competing demands, and driving change while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Effective communicator with experience in conflict management and resolution.
• Understanding of the Francophone minority context and post-secondary needs of Francophone and Francophile students.
• Experience managing complex and diverse programs.
• Working knowledge of Federal policies related to bilingualism and understanding of the French Language Services Act and regulations. Knowledge of provincial government decision‑making processes is an asset.
• Experience managing budgets, strategic planning, and setting strategic goals.

Exigences :

• Doctorat en sciences sociales ou humaines. Une spécialisation en traduction, interprétation ou communication est un atout.
• Maîtrise parfaite du français et de l’anglais écrits et oraux.
• Expérience en administration, en leadership et en gestion. Une expérience en administration et en gouvernance universitaire est un atout.
• Solides compétences interpersonnelles et capacité à travailler en collaboration avec les étudiants et les collègues et avec les organisations communautaires francophones.
• Excellentes compétences en leadership; capacité à diriger une équipe et à faire avancer le changement tout en maintenant de bonnes relations professionnelles.
• Communicateur efficace; expérience en gestion et résolution des conflits.
• Compréhension du contexte minoritaire francophone et des besoins postsecondaires des étudiants.
• Expérience dans la gestion de programmes complexes et diversifiés.
• Connaissance des politiques et programmes fédéraux relatifs au bilinguisme et connaissance de la Loi sur les services en français et de ses règlements. Connaissance des processus décisionnels du gouvernement provincial est un atout.
• Expérience dans la gestion de budgets, la planification stratégique et l’établissement d’objectifs stratégiques.

Compensation & Terms

Salary Range: As per URFA Collective Agreement plus a $15,000 annual administrative stipend. Status: Term. Work Hours: Full‑time. Duration: 2 year term (with a shadow Faculty position).

Contact & Application

Reporting to: Dr. Sophie Gaudet, Dean, La Cité universitaire francophone. Email: [e-mail]. Job Open Date: 2025‑10‑13. Job Close Date: Open Until Filled. Special Application Instructions: Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees (with contact information). Only short‑listed candidates will be asked to provide letters of support.

Diversity & Equity

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Canadians and permanent residents may be given priority in applicants where applicable. Initial screening of applicants will commence November 10, 2025.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Reference Contact Info

Optional Documents (not listed)