Dean, Centre for Teaching Learning and Scholarship

RDP; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Dean for the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship. This pivotal role involves providing strategic leadership in academic matters, ensuring program quality, and fostering a culture of teaching excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant master's degree, extensive experience in adult education, and a proven track record in leadership within a post-secondary environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the academic landscape and contribute to the success of students and faculty alike in a vibrant community focused on growth and innovation.

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental Care

Health Spending Account

Pension Plan

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Generous Vacation Allotments

Credit Tuition Waivers

Professional Development Funding

Additional Time Off during Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in adult education and lifelong learning.
• 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic planning for academic matters.
• Ensure excellence in teaching and create a culture of research.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Adult Education

Change Leadership

Education

Master's Degree

PhD

Job description

Dean, Centre for Teaching Learning and Scholarship

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To explore this opportunity further, please contact:
Lane Miller, DHR Global Calgary
403.410.6706
[e-mail]

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Dean, Centre for Teaching Learning and Scholarship

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Academic and Student Experience, the Dean, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship ( CTLS ) provides leadership and strategic planning for a wide range of academic matters related to academic leadership program growth and quality assurance, academic research and scholarly activity, and excellence in learning and teaching.

The Dean, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship contributes to the overall leadership of the institution by championing a strong culture of teaching excellence and academic integrity. The incumbent provides mentoring, leadership, and guidance to promote a climate of continuous learning, skill development, customer service, and student success in cooperation with Schools and Departments.

To explore this opportunity further, please contact:
Lane Miller, DHR Global Calgary
403.410.6706
[e-mail]

Position Responsibilities

The Dean, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship has direct accountability for the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship, Program Quality Assurance, and the Research Common. The Dean ensures excellence in teaching and learning is achieved and creates a culture of research and scholarship for students, faculty, and staff.

The Dean, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship liaises with internal and external stakeholders, provides guidance to key polytechnic and academic committees, and carries out other roles and projects as directed by the Vice President Academic and Student Experience.

Required Qualifications

As the Dean, you will possess at a minimum a relevant master’s degree from a recognized institution plus 5-7 years of related experience in adult education and lifelong learning, a PhD from a recognized institution is preferred.

You will have at a minimum 10 years’ experience, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role in preferably in a post-secondary environment, including direct supervision of faculty and staff (recruitment, selection, and performance coaching). You will have demonstrated change leadership and effective implementation of strategy and tolerance for ambiguity and reasonable risk taking.

You must reside, or be willing and able to relocate to Red Deer, Alberta, Canada or its surrounding local municipalities for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary or Hourly?

Salary Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

*Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits is dependent upon the EXEMPT Terms and Conditions of Employment and related RDP policies.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) is more than a post-secondary institution. It is a community of highly dedicated and skilled faculty, staff, learners, and partners who are making a positive impact on the world around us. Unbound by tradition, we are focused on producing the talent, solutions, and environments needed for Alberta’s economy and society to thrive.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community .

Competition Number

Competition Number 2025-E-008

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 05/26/2025

Position End Date (if term-certain)

FTE

FTE 1.0

Hours of Work

Hours of Work You will be employed on a full-time basis. It is understood that the hours of work involved will vary and be irregular and are those hours of work required to meet the objectives of your employment. Normal hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, M - F

Open Date

Open Date 05/02/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail] .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To explore this opportunity further, please contact:
Lane Miller, DHR Global Calgary
403.410.6706
[e-mail]

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