Job Description

Find Your Spot at Humber

At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

The Faculty of Media & Creative Arts offers the most comprehensive mix of media, arts, design and communications programs in Canada. We specialize in storytelling of all forms: journalism and writing; film, acting and television; advertising and public relations; interaction design and animation; music and fine arts. Live Labs and work-integrated learning opportunities complement the industry-specific business skills that are woven through each of our programs. Our graduates are collaborative, highly skilled, career-ready professionals with the creative aptitude, entrepreneurial ability, and resourcefulness needed to lead and innovate wherever the story takes them.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details

Position Title: Associate Dean, Design

Status: Full-time

Hours: 37.5/wk

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Media & Creative Arts

Campus/Location: North Campus

Salary: (Min) $121,455.00 (Max) $182,183.00

What you will do:

Under the direction of the Senior Dean, Faculty of Media & Creative Arts, the Associate Dean works collaboratively with the Senior Dean and other members of the administration in the development and implementation of the Faculty\xe2\x80\x99s strategic initiatives as part of the college\xe2\x80\x99s academic plan. The incumbent provides academic leadership and management within the area of emerging technologies and applied research in the Design cluster of programs. They also provide academic and administrative leadership, supervision and direction to the faculty, managers, support staff and students of the Faculty in the programs included in their portfolio. The Associate Dean ensures that the objectives of the programs are attained through effective supervision of teaching and learning; facilitates the on-going development, review and renewal of programs to reflect current and future market changes, the employment needs of industry and innovation and partnerships for emerging technologies. The Associate Dean also supports in a variety of capacities the development of applied research initiatives related to emerging technologies. This will involve leading academics in the Faculty by working closely with colleagues at Humber College and other academic institutions to further enhance and expand upon existing links and collaborations with academic and industrial partners - as part of establishing Humber College as a world leader in this area.

Qualifications

What you bring to the role

Education

The successful candidate will have a Master\'s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a relevant academic discipline.

Experience

A minimum of 9 years of combined industry and academia experience is required.

Skills

Demonstrated competence in advanced college-level curriculum development

Proficiency with program and schedule planning and evaluation

Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and work experience in fields relevant to the faculty programming

Knowledge of broader social, employment and economic contexts as it relates to existing and potential course offerings of the faculty is essential

Demonstrated commitment to inter-professional education and collaboration within the faculty and college community

Administrative or leadership experience at the college level for the purpose of developing and managing budgets, administration of policies and procedures, and management of human resources.

Excellent listening skills, verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate and negotiate with stakeholders

Computer literacy and experience with software to support teaching, research and administrative activities.

What\xe2\x80\x99s In it for you?

An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.

Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.

Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.

Amazing perks

Highly supportive work culture

At Humber College we don\xe2\x80\x99t just accept difference \xe2\x80\x94 we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber College. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Humber College is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Accommodation

Humber College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our HR Generalists will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At Humber College, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion or the Office of Student Conduct at

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