Associate Dean, School of Allied Health

Job Description

<p><h3>Position</h3><p><b>Associate Dean, School of Allied Health</b></p><p><b>Competition Number:</b> REQ 6936</p><p><b>Division:</b> Faculty of Health Sciences</p><p><b>Salary:</b> Payband 13, $130,500 - $153,545 per year</p><p><b>Location:</b> 51 Dockside Drive</p><p><b>Status:</b> Full Time Admin</p><p><b>Effective Date:</b> Immediately</p><p><b>Closing Date:</b> Open until filled.</p><p><b>Land Acknowledgement</b></p><p>George Brown College acknowledges the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived on this land. We share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community together.</p><p><b>Equity Statement</b></p><p>George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.</p><p><b>GBC Vision</b></p><p>To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.</p><h3>Position Summary</h3><p>Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, the Associate Dean provides collaborative academic leadership and management of the School of Allied Health in alignment with the College's academic plan. The Associate Dean is accountable for both academic and administrative leadership, including supervision and direction to faculty, managers, support staff, and students within their portfolio. The School currently runs 6 full-time programs, online and on campus (including Sunnybrook).</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul>
<li>Works collaboratively with the Dean and the leadership team in divisional leadership activities, including development and implementation of the Faculty’s and School’s strategic plans as part of the college’s academic and operational planning.</li>
<li>Maintains a high level of performance through people management, supervising approximately 15 employees per semester. Conducts hiring, orientation, and development of faculty, managers, and staff. Conducts ongoing performance reviews with regular feedback, coaching, and mentorship.</li>
<li>Resolves conflicts and addresses complaints from employees and students; manages complex team dynamics following College policies and procedures with appropriate supports.</li>
<li>Initiates, facilitates, and leads review, development, implementation, and quality assurance of new and existing programs and initiatives, including accreditation and regulatory compliance. Ensures focus on access, equity, and inclusion in delivering high-quality, student-focused programming.</li>
<li>Ensures objectives of the School are attained through supervision of teaching and learning processes; engages and directs scholarly and applied research activities.</li>
<li>Leads workload and workforce planning for the School, determining faculty teaching and administrative assignments, and makes strategic human resources decisions in the School’s best interests.</li>
<li>Leads partnership development with external academic and community partners, including Program Advisory Committee (PAC) in consultation with the Dean. Manages brand awareness and collaborates with Marketing, Registrar’s Office, Community Partnerships Office, Global Partnerships & Education Office, and others to maintain a positive reputation.</li>
<li>Leads development, monitoring, and directing of the School’s operating budget in collaboration with the Manager, Academic Operations, Senior Manager of Finance and Operations, and the Dean; ensures fiscal accountability for all funding sources.</li>
</ul><h3>Educational and Experience Requirements</h3><ul>
<li>Master’s Degree in a relevant health discipline required.</li>
<li>PhD preferred.</li>
<li>Membership in good standing with the relevant regulatory college.</li>
<li>Additional certification in teaching, UDL, project management, leadership, etc., is a strong asset.</li> <li>Minimum nine (9) years of experience in the field, including management/leadership experience, preferably in a unionized environment.</li>
<li>Experience fostering excellence in teaching and learning and academic programming, including accreditation and regulatory standards for academic and clinical program delivery.</li>
<li>Demonstrated administrative/leadership experience, including budgeting, policy administration, and HR management.</li>
</ul><h3>Skills and Attributes</h3><ul>
<li>Advocacy for the professions within the portfolio and awareness of the professional landscape locally, nationally, and internationally.</li>
<li>Ability to lead with inclusivity to ensure accessibility, reduce barriers, and apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in courses and programs.</li>
<li>Expertise in teaching and curriculum development; leadership to advance programming quality and student experience and to engage faculty in scholarship.</li>
<li>Experience managing multiple diverse teams; strong leadership, communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, negotiation, and change management skills; ability to create a positive, inclusive environment.</li>
<li>Systems thinking, strategic planning, and creative problem-solving; ability to set priorities and manage time to achieve goals.</li>
<li>Data-informed decision making to widen access, improve student experience, and advance student success and program goals.</li>
<li>Digital skills including virtual management and software supporting teaching, research, and administration.</li>
<li>Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.</li>
<li>Willingness to work remotely and on campus; travel between campuses and for external meetings/events.</li>
</ul><p><b>Interview Process</b>: May include a practical skills component.</p><h3>Notes</h3><ul><li>The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited institutions. Credentials may require validation at interview or offer.</li></ul><h3>About Us</h3><p>George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in Toronto. Our faculty and employees contribute to making George Brown a great place to work and a top employer in the GTA.</p><p><b>Why work here?</b></p><p>George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for Continuing Education, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.</p><p>George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants needing accommodation can contact TalentAcquisition@georgebrown.ca.</p></p>
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