Dean, School of Health and Human Services

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora College invites applications for the Dean, School of Health and Human Services. The incumbent oversees all academic and administrative matters of the school and sits on Academic Council as part of the Academic and Research Division.

The role guides program governance, accreditation, and partnerships, while ensuring curricula meet community needs in the North and that staff lead with integrity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Nursing or related health field.
• Minimum 5 years health practitioner experience in Canada.
• At least 7 years in post-secondary organizations with instructional, curriculum, and leadership responsibilities.
• Clear demonstration of 5 years work with Indigenous communities in northern/rural remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Leads academic program governance, accreditation, partnerships for the School of Health and Human Services.
• Oversees academic program development, evaluation and feedback for the School of Health and Human Services.
• Leads and supervises direct reports.
• Maintains and shares academic expertise with others.
• Provides input to and supports student services and student lifecycle processes.

Skills

Nursing education theory and practice

Social work education theory and pratc

Health-related program curriculum dev

Research methods and program eval

Budget development and management

Cross-cultural understanding ofIndig-?

Education

Graduate degree in Nursing or related health field

5 years health practitioner experience in Canada

7 years post-secondary leadership and curriculum development experience

5 years work with Indigenous communities in northern/rural remote environments

Job description

Department Information

Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

Job Information

The Dean, School of Health and Human Services, oversees all academic and administrative matters concerning the school and is a standing member of Academic Council. As part of the Academic and Research Division, the School of Health and Human Services delivers quality post-secondary education programs and ensures academic programs meet the needs of communities in the North.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads academic program governance, accreditation, partnerships for the School of Health and Human Services.
• Oversees academic program development, evaluation, feedback for the School of Health and Human Services.
• Leads and supervises direct reports.
• Maintains and shares academic expertise with others.
• Provides input to and supports student services and student lifecycle processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge relating to theory and practice of pre-service academic and professional nursing, social work, and health related programs.
• Knowledge relating to theory and practice of instruction in nursing, social work, and health related programs.
• Knowledge of curriculum development in the fields of nursing, social work and health related programs.
• Skilled in research methods, research project development and implementation, needs assessments and program evaluation and management.
• Budget development and management skills.
• Ability to understand cross-cultural situations and the nature of isolated and northern communities.

Typically attained by.

• Completion of a graduate degree in Nursing or related professional health field to areas of instruction (e.g. Business, Education, Arts, Science)
• 5 years experience as a health practitioner in Canada
• 7 years experience in one or more post-secondary organizations that includes both: (1) an instructional role with program/curriculum development/research responsibilities, and (2) at least 3 years of relevant post-secondary leadership experience.
• Candidates must also clearly demonstrate 5 years work experience with Indigenous communities in northern and/or rural remote environments.

Aurora College is working with Leaders International Executive Search to recruit its next Dean, School of Health and Human Services. For questions relating to this position, please contact Paul Phillips and find more information here

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28529

Closing Date: 26 November, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

Salary for this position is currently Under Review.

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