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 media production; advertising and public relations; design, interaction design and

animation; music and fine arts. Live Labs and work-integrated learning opportunities complement the industry-specific business skills that are woven throughout 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 their 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, Journalists & Writers

Status: Full-time Admin

Hours: 37.5/wk

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Media & Creative Arts

Campus/Location: Lakeshore Campus

Salary: Hiring Range $121,455.00 - $151,819.00

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 and administrative leadership, supervision and direction to the faculty, managers, support staff and students in the Journalists & Writers cluster of the Faculty. They also provide academic leadership and management within the areas of emerging technologies and applied

research 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,

employment needs of industry, and partnerships with industry and community for emerging trends and technologies affecting the field. The Associate Dean also supports in a variety of capacities the development of applied research and community outreach initiatives. 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 and community 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.

Demonstrated experience working in collaborative, multi-disciplinary environments, and you have effective and creative ways to further develop multi-disciplinary approaches to teaching and learning.

Experience championing the strategic use of technology to enhance learning, improve the flexible delivery of college courses, and expand access to post-secondary education.

Proficiency with program and schedule planning and evaluation.

Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and work experience in fields relevant to the cluster and/or 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, as well as verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate and negotiate effectively 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 Talent Acquisition team 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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