Job Description

Job Title

Dean, Faculty of Culture + Community

Fixed Term Excluded Position

8:30am to 4:30pm / Monday to Friday

Grade 18 ($162,938 to $217,251 per annum)

Emily Carr University of Art + Design invites applications for the position of

Dean, Faculty of Culture + Community

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ABOUT

EMILY

CARR

UNIVERSITY

OF

ART

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DESIGN

Situated on unceded, traditional and ancestral x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish), and s?l?ilw??ta?? (Tsleil-Waututh) territories in Vancouver, Canada, Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) is where creativity meets practice. Ranked among the world's top 30 universities for art and design (QS 2024), ECU is recognized globally for its hands-on, practice-based teaching and learning environment that equips students to experiment, take risks and drive innovation.

Since 1925, ECU has championed bold ideas and emerging talent through a close-knit, studio-intensive setting that connects students with award-winning faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and real-world opportunities. Today, ECU serves more than 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students, along with thousands more through continuing studies, contributing to Canada's cultural and creative sectors and shaping the future of art, media, design and research.

As we mark our centennial in 2025, ECU continues to ask what art and design can make possible.100 years in the making, we are shaping what comes next.

ABOUT

THE

ROLE

The Dean of the Faculty of Culture and Community provides strategic direction and leadership for one ECU's core academic areas, encompassing first-year curriculum, practice-based research, community engagement, critical studies, and the humanities. The Faculty supports undergraduate and graduate students across programs including the Foundation program, the major in Critical and Cultural Practice, the minor in Social Practice and Community Engagement, and a range of bridge and graduate offerings. The Faculty of Culture + Community contributes to building social, political, and historical awareness; sustainable practices; and critical engagement through creative practice, research, reflection, and communication. The Dean leads this vibrant community and is also responsible for academic integrity, quality assurance, fiscal accountability, governance, and administrative direction.

Reporting to the Vice-President Academic + Provost, this role is central to advancing ECU's Strategic Plan, strengthening academic and creative excellence, and aligning the Faculty's work with institutional priorities. As a member of the Academic Leadership Team, the Dean partners with other Faculties and research/operational areas to support institution-wide initiatives. Externally, the Dean represents ECU in academic, professional, cultural, and community networks, strengthening the University's profile as a leader in socially engaged art and design education.

The Dean of the Faculty of Culture + Community will be a collaborative academic leader with experience building strong teams, expanding research and critical studies, enriching curriculum, and guiding change in ways that are inclusive, socially engaged, and impactful.

TYPICAL

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

As a member of the Academic Leadership Team, contributing to overall University vision and strategic priorities.

Translating strategic vision into an operational reality. Continues to monitor and adapt vision in relation to empirical data and the University's Strategic Plan.

Fostering a positive spirit of collaboration through effective governance, planning, chairing and participation in internal meetings and committees.

Developing a positive and respectful culture that respects the diversity of our community, and embraces, encourages, and supports the contributions from Indigenous, international, multilingual, and cross-cultural students, faculty, and staff.

Representing Emily Carr on external committees and establishing external relationships and partnerships as relevant.

Building strong relationships and healthy dialogues with students and staff across the University.

Developing and maintaining open, collaborative communication between and within Faculties. Removing barriers to and facilitating interdisciplinary and collaborative initiatives.

In collaboration with the Vice-President, Academic + Provost providing advocacy and leadership for curricular reform, pedagogical reform, program review, and academic assessment.

Developing, supervising, and ensuring the development of policies and procedures relating to academic affairs, instruction and delivery of curriculum, faculty roles, and student experience.

Overseeing and maintaining the University's high academic standards, ensuring excellence in teaching, and student focused activities.

Working collaboratively with other Deans and senior level administrators to enhance the alignment of graduate and undergraduate programs and the alignment of credit and non-credit programs.

Empowering and mentoring Faculty to realize their potential as educators, practitioners and researchers.

Promoting and ensuring strong attraction, retention, development, support, and recognition of faculty members.

Establishing and maintaining a positive labor relations environment by working effectively with faculty members, staff, labour groups, and Human Resources.

Ensuring accountability to Collective Agreement provisions and management objectives with respect to appointments, probation, tenure and promotion and other employment terms and conditions for faculty.

Supervising staff and ensuring accountability to Collective Agreement provisions in hiring, supervision, and evaluation procedures.

Assisting with preparing and monitoring the operational budgets for the University in consultation with the Vice-President, Academic + Provost, Vice-President, Finance + Administration, Executive Committee, and other departments and areas. Oversees budget for faculty.

In collaboration with other Deans, participating in capital and equipment requests and space utilization decision-making process as well as timetable, course assignment and room allocation.

Working closely with Student Services to ensure coordination on admissions, registration, transfer credit, course waivers, directed studies, and work-integrated learning opportunities and other student-related activities.

Working closely with other University departments to ensure effective support and cooperation between the academic, administrative and curriculum support areas.

Fostering a culture of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) by remaining current in JEDI trends that impact their field of work and making recommendations to the VP, Academic + Provost, for improvements in support of the ECU community, and the strategic goals of the University.

Prioritizing student involvement and feedback through ongoing consultation and collaboration with ECSU and the broader student body.

Addressing and resolving complex student issues, including student grade appeals and complaints.

Performing other work related to the pursuit of academic excellence at Emily Carr.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION

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EXPERIENCE

Terminal Degree (Master's or Doctoral level) in a relevant academic discipline with a background as a practicing artist, writer, designer, or scholar. A distinguished record of publication, exhibition, or other achievements, as commensurate with a faculty appointment with tenure. 7 to 10 years' related experience with a minimum of 5 years progressive management experience within a post-secondary environment. Minimum 5years of successful teaching experience in a post-secondary environment. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience Sound experience in an interdisciplinary model of art, design, and media education delivery and in working effectively with student and curriculum support professionals. Demonstrated ability in supporting a breadth of studio, critical studies, and humanities curriculum and pedagogy. Distinguished leadership record in academic administration, including demonstrated management, leadership, and decision-making experience, as well as active community involvement. An understanding of the importance of regulatory bodies who provide accreditation standards for professional programs

SKILLS

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COMPETENCIES

A deep understanding of critical thinking, writing, and practice-based pedagogy. A commitment to open communication and the ability to facilitate communication and collaboration among a diverse University community of artists, designers, media practitioners, and academics including students, faculty, and staff. Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, team building, as well as oral and written communication skills built on a commitment to fostering collegiality, consensus, and commitment to a common vision. Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. Effective and sound decision-making and problem-solving skills. Strong and effective organizational skills Proven effectiveness in change leadership and people leadership. Capacity to promote excellence in all areas of art and design education in line with the mission and vision of the University.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

Term

The term of a Dean appointment is three to five years, subject to satisfactory performance, and is renewable upon conclusion of the term.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, including a statement of interest and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and any supporting materials at

https://ecuad.peopleadmin.ca.

Competition closes on October 31, 2025

Emily Carr University especially invites those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized. These include women, persons with diverse gender expressions and identities, persons of all sexual orientations, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and First Nations, Metis, Inuit and Indigenous persons. All qualified people are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.


Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

SA032-2025

Open Date

09/15/2025

Close Date

10/31/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants