Associate Dean, Schools of Engineering Technologies and Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades

Competition Number: REQ 7452

TITLE:Associate Dean Schools of Engineering Technologies and Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades

DIVISION:Faculty of Applied Science Construction and Engineering Technology

SALARY:Payband 13 $130500to $153545 annually

HOURS PER WEEK:37.5

LOCATION:146 Kendal Avenue

WORK MODALITY:On-site

STATUS:Full-Time Admin

VACANCY:Replacement

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

Land Acknowledgement: George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn work and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement: George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous Black racialized people visible minorities 2SLGBTQIA persons all genders and persons with disabilities.

GBP Vision: To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion excellence relevance impact and leadership.

Position Description

Reporting to the Dean Faculty of Applied ScienceConstruction and Engineering Technologies (FASCET) theAssociateDeanprovides collaborative academic leadership and management oftheSchool of Apprenticeship & Skilled TradesandSchool ofEngineering Technologiesin alignment with the strategic initiatives ofthe Colleges academic plan. The Associate Dean is accountable for providingboth academic and administrative leadership including supervision anddirection to faculty managers support staff and students within theirportfolio. These Schools currently run 11 full-time programs bothonline and on campus as well as9apprenticeships.

Key Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Dean and the leadership team in all divisional leadership activities including the development and implementation of the Facultys and the Schools strategic plans as part of the colleges academic and operational planning exercises.
  
• Maintains a high level of performance through all aspects of people management supervising approximately 80-100 employees in any given semester. Conducts effective hiring orienting and developing faculty managers and support staff. Conducts ongoing performance reviews providing regular feedback coaching and mentorship.
  
• Resolves conflicts and addresses complaints from employees and from students and manages complex team dynamics effectively following relevant College policies and procedures and accessing appropriate resources and supports.
  
• Initiates facilitates and leads the review development implementation and quality assurance of new and existing programs initiatives and facilities in response to changing external and internal factors including accreditation review and adherence to applicable regulatory bodies and professional associations standards. Ensures a focus on access equity and inclusion in delivering high quality student-focused programming.
  
• Ensures that the objectives of theSchoolsare attained through effective supervision of the teaching and learning encourages and directs scholarly and applied research activities.
  
• Leads workload and workforce planning forSchools determining faculty teaching and complementary function assignments making strategic human resource decisions and maintaining the best interests and needs of the Schools.
  
• Leads partnership development with external academic and community partners including Program Advisory Committee (PAC). Ensures positive and effective brand awareness of programs working collaboratively with Marketing and Communications Registrars Office Community Partnerships Office International Education Office and other areas to ensure positive reputation across the College and the community.
  
• Leads the development monitoring and directing of theSchoolsoperating budgets in collaboration with the Manager Academic Operations divisional manager of finance and operations and the Dean. Oversees and ensures fiscal accountability for all funding sources accessed to operate the Schools programs and initiatives.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Masters Degreefrom a recognized post-secondary institution in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  
• A Certificate of Qualification - Journeyperson designation in a registered trade is a strong asset.
  
• Additional certification in teaching UDL project management leadership etc. is a strong asset.
  
• Minimum nine (9) years of experience as a journeyperson in a skilled trade or engineering technologies and in the education field including management/leadership experience preferably in a unionized environment.
  
• Experience in fostering excellence in teaching and learning and academic programming.
  
• Demonstrated administrative/leadership experience including developing and managing budgets administration of policies and procedures and management of human resources.
  

Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated advocacy for the professions associated with their portfolio and awareness of the professional landscape locally nationally and internationally.
  
• Ability to expertly and inclusively lead others in ensuring accessibility reduction of barriers and application of UDL in courses and programs.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching and curriculum development. Leadership experience to advance quality in programming and to improve the student experience and engage faculty in activities to advance scholarship.
  
• Experience managing multiple diverse teams. Advanced leadership skills including advanced communication collaboration team-building conflict resolution negotiation and change management skills. Demonstrated ability to create a positive inclusive and community-focused environment.
  
• Demonstrated skills in systems-thinking strategic planning and creative problem-solving. Strong ability to set priorities and manage time effectively to meet commitments and achieve goals.
  
• Skilled in utilizing data to inform decision-making and set strategic priorities to widen access improve the student experience and advance on student success and program goals for the Schools.
  
• Digital skills essential including expertise in virtual management as well as relevant experience with software to support teaching research and administrative activities.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnics priorities on equity diversity inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).
  
• Willingness to work remotely and on campus as well as travel between campuses and for external meetings and events.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

• The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us:

George Brown Polytechnic prides itself on educating students through real-world learning in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work.See why we are consistently rankedas one of GTAs top employers. George Brown Polytechnic offers hybrid work opportunities a competitive pension plan generous holiday and vacation time a tuition assistance program discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact confidentially.

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