Associate Dean, Media

Niagara College; Welland; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the Niagara Region is seeking an Associate Dean for the School of Media. This role involves planning and implementing academic programs, supervising faculty, and ensuring efficient course delivery. Ideal candidates will hold a master's degree and possess significant management and teaching experience. The position supports a strong team culture and offers flexibility for remote work. Niagara College values diversity and encourages applications from qualified individuals who enhance equity efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine (9) years combined experience, including management and industry experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of successful teaching at a post‑secondary level.
• Experience with curriculum design and development in a post‑secondary/adult environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing academic delivery of School of Media courses and programs.
• Provide leadership in the development, design, and renewal of curriculum.
• Supervise faculty and staff as they manage course delivery.

Skills

Advanced team building

Collaboration

Networking

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Prioritizing

Education

Master’s degree in a related field of study

Job description

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Associate Dean, School of Media in the Media, Trades and Technology Division, located at the Welland Campus. The salary range is $125,153 to $156,441 for a 35-hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.

The Niagara College School of Media prepares students for exciting careers with endless possibilities in media, creative and visual arts, and technology, and offers a broad range of educational experiences through specialized classroom and lab facilities. Reporting to the Dean of Media, Trades and Technology, the successful candidate works collaboratively with a high‑performance academic, administrative, and support divisional team to lead in the development, delivery and ongoing review of the full‑time and part‑time post‑secondary and non‑post‑secondary programs and services in the department. The Associate Dean will ensure that the programs are effectively and efficiently delivered, meet Ministry, College Quality Assurance Audit Processes (CQAAP), Credential Validation Service (CVS) or Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) standards, and are relevant to the needs of college students.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing the academic delivery of School of Media courses and programs, in line with college budget and enrolment forecasts
• Provide leadership in the development, design, and renewal of curriculum
• Conduct effective hiring and development of faculty, and manage workload assignments
• Supervise faculty and staff as they manage the delivery of courses and programs in the portfolio
• Collaborate with the Dean, Associate Deans, faculty, and college stakeholders to ensure that courses and programs are delivered effectively and efficiently with a focus on quality and student success
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of academic plans for the college, as well as appropriate level of communications and liaison with Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) staff, provincial committees and other external organizations
• Resolve academic integrity cases, deal with student issues, attend community and college recruitment events, and participate on college-wide committees

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field of study
• Minimum nine (9) years combined experience, including management and industry experience
• Minimum five (5) years of successful teaching at a post‑secondary level
• Experience with curriculum design and development in a post‑secondary/adult environment
• Advanced team building, collaboration, and networking abilities
• Superior skills in communication, problem solving/conflict resolution, organizational, and prioritizing within a multi‑faced role

If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).

Niagara College is a place‑based organization, and all positions are primarily based on campus. On‑campus work allows for close collaboration and a strong team culture. While most work will be done in the office, we offer the flexibility for some remote work, as the job allows.

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who believe they can contribute to further enhancing campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.