Dean, Science and Technology

Mount Royal University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Vacation and winter closure

Personal days

Recreation centre membership

Job summary

Mount Royal University invites applications for the Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic and will guide academic quality, growth, and strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or terminal degree with extensive senior leadership experience, and will lead a collaborative and inclusive team to advance research, teaching excellence, and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree in Science/Technology.
• At least eight years of academic experience with five+ years in senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and program development for the Faculty of Science and Technology.
• Advance research and innovation initiatives and secure resources.
• Foster partnerships and promote academic quality, student success, and sustainable growth.

Education

PhD or terminal degree

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Job Title

Dean, Science and Technology

Union

Management

Position Classification

MDEAN Dean

Salary Grade

FT or PT

Full-time

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

About this Position

Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, the Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology will be joining Mount Royal at a time of significant opportunity and change. Building on strong student demand and growing research momentum, the Dean will help sustain academic quality while addressing pressures related to space, infrastructure, workload and organizational growth. Key priorities will include strengthening research capacity, advancing major capital and facility needs, expanding experiential and interdisciplinary learning, and positioning the Faculty to respond to emerging areas.

As the ideal candidate, you hold a PhD or terminal degree in a discipline relevant to Science and Technology, with qualifications suitable for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. You bring at least eight years of academic experience, including five or more years in senior academic leadership, with demonstrated success in strategic planning, budgeting, program development, research and innovation, and leading faculty and staff. You are a collaborative, inclusive leader who can navigate change, build strong partnerships, and advance academic quality, student success, and sustainable growth.

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for this role.

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that’s available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.