Associate Dean - Language, Literature and Performing Arts

Douglas College; New Westminster, Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres

Job summary

Douglas College invites applications for the role of Associate Dean - Language, Literature and Performing Arts. This senior leadership position guides strategic planning, program development and evaluation, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, faculty support and academic standards.

The role starts May 1, 2027 and includes travel between campuses; hybrid work is available for eligible positions and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies the appointment.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a discipline represented in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts.
• Proven leadership ability with a minimum of three years in an administrative role within a post-secondary institution.
• Outstanding teaching skills with a minimum of five years of post-secondary teaching experience in relevant disciplines.
• Qualified to Teach in at least one department or program within the Faculty.
• Demonstrated record of creative and/or scholarly activity.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities including teamwork, mediation and consensus-building.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills and ability to manage change.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts.
• Coordinate planning, program development and review, budgeting, and evaluation of faculty; oversee scheduling and academic standards.
• Handle complaints, grievances and appeals and perform other duties as required.
• Travel between Douglas College campuses and for business as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Ph.D. in relevant discipline

Job description

Associate Dean - Language, Literature and Performing Arts

Band 14 (Min: $111,289, Control Point: $148,385, Max: $170,643). Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. May place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

The Opportunity

Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean provides day-to-day leadership for the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts. The Associate Dean works with faculty, staff and administration to coordinate planning, program development and review, budgeting, and evaluation of faculty; oversees scheduling; is responsible for ensuring appropriate academic standards; handles complaints, grievances and appeals; and performs other duties as required.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• A graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a discipline represented in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts;
• Proven leadership ability as evidenced by a minimum of three years of experience in an administrative role (such as Department Chair, Program Coordinator, Director or Associate Dean) within a post-secondary institution;
• Outstanding teaching skills as evidenced by a minimum of five years of post-secondary teaching experience in a discipline represented by the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts;
• The ability to meet “Qualified to Teach” requirements in at least one department or program within the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts;
• A demonstrated record of creative and/or scholarly activity and a demonstrated ability to support creative and/or scholarly activity in the Faculty;
• Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities including: the ability to foster teamwork and facilitate collaborative working relationships; mediation skills; and the ability to build consensus among diverse groups;
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills, including computer competencies;
• Proven capacity to manage change and demonstrated ability to drive innovations from conception through to implementation;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to present arguments clearly and effectively for a range of audiences;

This regular full-time position is available starting May 1, 2027. Regular hours of work are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Travel between Douglas College’s campuses will be required. Travel for business may be required on occasion. The posting will remain open until filled with a first review date of October 30, 2026; we anticipate holding first-round interviews in early December.

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Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.