Dean, Melville School of Business Kwantlen Polytechnic University Apr 22 Surrey, British Columbia

Academica Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and forward-thinking leader is sought to become the Dean of the Melville School of Business at a leading polytechnic university. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of business education and inspire the next generation of leaders. The Dean will collaborate with faculty and administration to enhance the educational experience for over 9,000 students across various programs. With a commitment to sustainability and practical application, this position emphasizes fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives. If you are passionate about shaping the future of business education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in leadership roles, preferably in a university setting.
• Skills in strategic planning, enrollment management, and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and administrative leadership to diverse departments.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment focused on equity and diversity.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Enrollment Management

Innovative Program Development

Applied Research

Budget Management

Academic Administration

People Management

Teamwork

Consensus-Building

Education

Doctoral or Terminal Degree

Job description

The Opportunity: Dean, Melville School of Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Are you ready to make a transformative impact on the future of business education? Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is searching for an innovative and forward-thinking leader to become the Dean of the Melville School of Business. This is your chance to shape the direction of one of Canada's leading polytechnic universities and inspire the next generation of business leaders. This position is a 5-year term with the option to renew for a second term. The Dean will work closely with the Associate Deans and the Divisional Business Manager to provide strategic and day-to-day administrative and educational leadership to a group of diverse departments and disciplines.

The Melville School of Business is internationally acclaimed and endorsed by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). We are one of Western Canada's largest undergraduate business schools, educating over 9,000 students across 23 programs. Guided by expert faculty, our commitment to sustainability, experiential learning, and practical application sets us apart.

At KPU, we honor the rich history and traditions of the First Nations territories we inhabit, including the Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, Kwikwetlem, and Kwantlen First Nation. As Dean, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, focused on promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. Your leadership will ensure that all students, faculty, and staff feel valued and supported, creating a culture where diverse perspectives are celebrated and integrated into the fabric of the Melville School of Business.

To learn more about the Melville School of Business, please click here.

Who We Are Looking For:

We seek a candidate with a doctoral or terminal degree in a related field, and a minimum of five years’ experience in leadership and faculty roles, preferably in a university setting. An equivalent combination of education and industry experience may be considered. Your skills in strategic planning and enrollment management, innovative program development, applied research, budget management, academic administration, and people management in a unionized setting will be crucial. You will demonstrate transparent, supportive, and change-oriented leadership, be knowledgeable about current trends in Economics and Business-related disciplines, and excel in teamwork and consensus-building.

If this role interests you but you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and perspectives.

Want to Know More About the Role?

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The Location:

The Melville School of Business Dean’s office operates from our Surrey campus; however, intercampus and offsite travel is required. Partial remote work is also available.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your application online via the KPU Career Centre, including a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications will be reviewed starting May 5th, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled.

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