Dean, Business – British Columbia  

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Dean, Business – British Columbia  
Yorkville University


Yorkville University is looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, and the self-starters who are seeking more from their academic career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring, innovative educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself. Seek a career that will challenge you to make a meaningful difference through work with a passionate, empowered team in an environment where your voice matters and your ideas are always important.

If you care deeply about the student journey, want to support the development of innovative, career relevant programs, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us. Yorkville is committed to meeting the needs of adult learners, providing them with transformative learning opportunities that empower their career advancement and leadership in their chosen professional fields. Yorkville University’s philosophy of personal development and responsiveness sets them apart as a leading provider of post-secondary education. It also makes it an exceptional place to work.

With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick, Yorkville University equips its graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value. Focused on providing a transformative, accessible, and flexible higher education environment, their teams, from the President and Vice Chancellor to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. Yorkville prioritizes and nurtures an inclusive, and supportive work environment across its three campus locations.

Reporting to the Principal & Vice President, Academic, British Columbia for Yorkville University the Dean, Business (BC) will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and strategic direction for the Bachelor of Business Administration programs within BC. The Dean will lead and promote Yorkville University’s academic vision of transforming lives by championing excellence and innovation in education and establish Yorkville University as a differentiated leader in on campus and online learning. The Dean is responsible for academic planning and governance, championing student success, curriculum development and quality assurance, faculty hiring and review as well as the allocation of teaching duties to faculty members. They will also contribute to the management of the British Columbia campus budget. The Dean 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.

The BC campus offers the on-campus and online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programs delivered to domestic and international students. The Dean will maintain a robust academic community that encourages professional development, scholarly activity, and participation in university initiatives. Working with a leadership team of associate deans, and in collaboration with the Dean, Business (ON), the Dean will have specific overarching responsibility for the academic management of the BC Business programs, students, and both full-time and part-time faculty members.

The Dean is involved in university-wide governance and the provincial senate, chairs committees, leads program planning and development to ensure the continuing quality of the business programs, as well as strengthening the integrity and reputation of Yorkville within the industry. The Dean is responsible for academic planning and governance, curriculum development and quality assurance. The Dean will also work with university leadership and faculty members to explore, propose, and implement new programming initiatives. 

The Dean will also oversee external relationships, representing BC Business programs with a variety of external stakeholders. This includes developing strategic partnerships and managing relationships with regulators and licensing bodies. The Dean strives to support students’ academic achievement and successful outcomes. The Dean will work with the Principal & VPA BC as well as other service and support units of the university to ensure an excellent student experience and quality assurance of faculty programs. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • Earned doctorate from a recognized/accredited institution in a related field.  
  • At least 7 years’ experience teaching on-campus and/or online at the postsecondary level.  
  • At least 3 years’ administrative experience, with increasing responsibilities, in a post-secondary education environment.  
  • Experience with online delivery of courses and programs. 
  • Exceptional diplomatic skills with strong organizational and consensus-building skills, and the ability to inspire and lead faculty with diverse interests.  
  • Strong capacity for external relations, including alumni, Program Advisory Council members and professional communities.  
  • Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with teams across all functions.  
  • A record of success in recruiting and retaining talented and diverse faculty.  
  • Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.  
  • Strong focus on students with emphasis on retention, academic success, and wellbeing.  
  • A strong track record of accomplishment in the scholarly and research community. 
Yorkville University welcomes and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications, please express your interest.

If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. 

For more information, contact Katherine Frank, Partner (kfrank@kbrs.ca), Mark Gillis, Partner (mgillis@kbrs.ca) or Natalie Lagace, Senior Recruitment Specialist (nlagace@kbrs.ca).

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Chris Gibson (cgibson@kbrs.ca) or Natalie Lagace (nlagace@kbrs.ca).

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and are committed to making those values an integral part of their culture. Yorkville University and KBRS encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.

We acknowledge that the land Yorkville University operates on in British Columbia is the traditional unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples of the Kwantlen, Musqueam and Qayqayt First Nations. We reaffirm our responsibility to increase awareness and understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and colonial legacy, and commit to strengthening our relationship with Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.