Reporting to the Vice President, Academic & Principal of Yorkville University’s online New Brunswick campus, the Dean of Education provides leadership for and is responsible for management of the Faculty of Education. The Dean of Education is responsible for academic planning and governance, resolving student grievances, curriculum development and quality assurance, faculty hiring and review as well as allocation of teaching duties to faculty members. They will also contribute to the making and management of the New Brunswick campus budget. The Dean of Education is also responsible for a working environment in which all faculty and staff can grow and thrive in support of the University’s mission and students’ academic success and wellbeing.

• Develop and implement Faculty-level strategies to support student success and university strategic goals.
• Lead and manage the faculty and staff in the Faculty of Education
• Supervise and provide leadership for Faculty of Education Associate Deans, program chairs, faculty leads, and administrative staff.
• Working with the Faculty of Education Faculty Hiring Committee, ensure that enough appropriately qualified full- and part-time faculty members are available.
• Working with the Faculty of Education Curriculum Committee, ensure that curriculum and delivery of all current and future Faculty of Education programs (currently M.Ed. and Graduate Diploma in Education) meet quality assurance requirements and standards established by the University and by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Committee.
• Working with the Faculty of Education Program Advisory Council, ensure that the strategic direction and curriculum of the faculty’s degree programs are consistent with disciplinary, professional, and labour market expectations.
• Contribute to the management of the New Brunswick campus through membership in the VPA and Principal’s leadership team and on the Yorkville University New Brunswick Senate.
• Contribute to academic governance of Yorkville University through membership on the Academic Council of Yorkville University.
• Consistent with University policy, decide students’ academic appeals and help students’ resolve problems and grievances.
• Liaise with colleagues in the Admissions Department, Registrar’s Office, Teaching and Learning, Student Experience, Governance and Regulatory Affairs as required.
• Support the development of high-performing academic faculty and staff, superior academic programs, and innovative teaching and learning strategies that enhance students’ academic success and wellbeing.
• Model and promote a positive culture that supports equity, inclusion, learning, and wellness for all faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintain visibility and collegial relationships with relevant academic and professional colleagues and associations in Canada.
• Convey knowledge and experience in teaching and learning strategies, course and program development, communication strategies, and student services, including but not limited to current legislation and compliance requirements.

• PhD in Education or an EdD
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience at a post-secondary level
• Experienced in people leadership
• Professionally ranked or eligible for consideration at current institution
• Experience supervising graduate students at MEd and doctoral levels
• Knowledge of working and teaching in a virtual environment
• Strong and active record of research and publications
• Scholar of repute in the national academic community.

• Health Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Competitive Salary
• Fun, competitive, and challenging work environment
• Incentives and rewards
• Career growth
• Free Tuition for all Yorkville University Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.