Senior Associate Provost, Academic Affairs — Vancouver

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Vancouver campus seeks an Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to lead academic programs, policies, and structures supporting faculty and students. Reports to the University Provost, with authority over program coordinators and workload similar to a department chair.

The role advances program development, quality assurance, and external partnerships, guiding new opportunities and ensuring alignment with BC DQAB requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral degree required; terminal degree from an accredited university.
• At least five years of prior senior academic leadership experience (dept chair/associate dean/dean).
• Distinguished teaching record with commitment to student life and learning; international experience desirable.
• Experience in curriculum development, program review and new program development; online teaching is a plus.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada; background check required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and make data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic academic leadership for FDU Vancouver programs and accreditation processes (DQAB).
• Lead program development, review, and renewal in collaboration with Deans and chairs.
• Oversee academic policies, integrity, student support, and learning environments.
• Foster research culture and external funding opportunities; support scholarship of faculty and students.
• Represent FDUV in external relations, articulation agreements, and partnerships.
• Convene and chair task forces on academic affairs as directed by UP.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic communication

Data-informed decisions

Collaboration with senior leaders

Education

Terminal degree/PhD

Job description

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Vancouver campus seeks an Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to lead academic programs, policies, and structures supporting faculty and students. Reports to the University Provost, with authority over program coordinators and workload similar to a department chair.

The role advances program development, quality assurance, and external partnerships, guiding new opportunities and ensuring alignment with BC DQAB requirements.