Dean of Social Science and Business Technologies - Interim position (REPLACEMENT)

Dawson College; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson College is seeking a Dean of Social Science and Business Technologies to ensure academic excellence and provide leadership within the sector. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in post-secondary education, dynamic leadership skills, and proficiency in both English and French. This role involves overseeing programs, managing budgets, and being a key member of the college's leadership team.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

13 statutory holidays

6 weeks of vacation

Professional development funding

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Access to College courses

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of relevant experience, including three years of post-secondary teaching experience.
• Excellent English and very good French skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure academic excellence within Social Science and Business Technologies programs.
• Provide leadership and support for program and department management.
• Oversee learning activities, budgets, and personnel.

Skills

Dynamic academic leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

Undergraduate degree in an appropriate specialization

Job description

Located in a heritage site, a building constructed in 1908, Dawson College provides an enriching, vibrant, and stimulating work environment. The college’s strategic vision of collaboration, innovation, and creativity helps foster a career focus on personal and professional development. With the widest variety of program choices among English language colleges, the College reflects Montreal’s unique character through the diversity of its students, staff, and faculty. Dawson is a leader in sustainability practices in the education network. As a public sector institution, Dawson offers its employees generous working conditions and benefits and an opportunity to contribute to the future of our society.

Dawson College is centrally located at Atwater metro (green line). It is accessible via several bus routes and is adjacent to a bike path, supporting various commuting options. Non-salaried benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 13 statutory holidays
• 6 weeks of vacation
• Professional development funding and opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to College courses

NATURE OF THE WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Reporting to the Academic Dean, the Dean of Social Science and Business Technologies is responsible for ensuring academic excellence within the sector. The sector includes programs in Social Science and Business Technologies. The Dean provides leadership and support for program and department management, overseeing learning activities, budgets, and personnel. The Dean is a key member of the college’s leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in an appropriate specialization and have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, including at least three (3) years of post-secondary teaching experience.

CONDITIONS :

The ideal candidate will have:

• Dynamic academic leadership with success in motivating teams and managing performance
• Knowledge of competency-based education
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good judgment, analytical, critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience managing budgets and working with complex financial systems
• Conflict-resolution, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• An open, collegial, and collaborative management style
• Proactive approach, anticipating needs and trends
• Excellent English (oral and written) and very good French (oral and written) skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Managerial experience is considered an asset

Comments: Please include a cover letter. If your work experience has changed since your last application, attach an updated resume.