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Red Deer Polytechnic Looking for Associate Dean, School of Trades and Technology Full Time
Type:
Full-Time
Full-Time
Salary:
$96,999 – $117,903 annually
Posted:
07/05/2023
Application Due:
Open Until Filled
Category:
Priority
Diversity
Red Deer Polytechnic is currently inviting applications for the full-time role of Associate Dean within the School of Trades and
Technology, with a desired start in August 2023. We are hiring two Associate Deans, expanding the current leadership team to support a
growing student population and program mix. One of the Associate Dean positions will have a portfolio comprised entirely of Skilled Trades
programs and the second Associate Dean will oversee a mix of Engineering Technology and Skilled Trades programs.
The School of
Trades and Technology encompasses 16 Trades Apprenticeships and two Engineering Technology programs. In addition to entering a period of
significant growth in Skilled Trades enrolment, the vision is to grow the number and mix of Engineering Technology programs such as to
warrant a leadership team devoted to that area on its own.
The Associate Dean serves an academic and operational
leadership role, contributing to the future growth of the School and Red Deer Polytechnic.You are responsible for:
- Leading Faculty and Staff in their development, delivery, modification, and advancement of curriculum.
- Providing support and
mentorship as the direct supervisor to Faculty members helping them develop their instructional work, professional growth, and scholarly
activity which results in high-quality learning experiences for students. - Leading the development of new programming within your
portfolio and lead or support the leadership of initiatives in other areas of the Polytechnic.
As a leader you are
responsible to:
- Collaborate with the Dean and other colleagues to establish and implement goals and objectives which support
an institutional culture of teaching and learning excellence. - Be part of a learning community that advances the mission of Red Deer
Polytechnic to strengthen and enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of our region. - Lead teams to
achieve strategic goals and financial measures for the area. - Be committed to supporting lifelong learning, continuous personal and
professional development, leadership enhancement, and creating excellent learning experiences.
Red Deer Polytechnic offers a
comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension
plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional
development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.*Eligibility to access
the above mentioned benefits is dependent upon the EXEMPT Terms and Conditions of Employment and
related RDP policies.
To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.