Dean, Faculty Of Health And Community Studies

About MacEwan University
Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan University is a comprehensive undergraduate university known for teaching excellence, with 55 programs and more than 21,000 students. The Faculty of Health and Community Studies (FHCS) includes 17 programs across five departments: Allied Health and Human Performance, Child and Youth Care, Human Services and Early Learning, Public Safety and Justice Studies, and the School of Social Work. Every program includes a field placement.The Opportunity
Reporting to the Provost & Vice-President, Academic, the Dean is the chief academic and operating leader of the Faculty, providing visionary leadership and advocacy within the University and beyond. This inclusive leader and excellent communicator will build partnerships with government and community, and support access to education aligned with MacEwan's commitment to Indigeneity and reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion, innovation, and connection, partnership, and place.Key Responsibilities
Lead inclusive academic planning and drive growth and new program developmentAdvance Indigenization and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to ActionChampion student success, recruitment, and retention, particularly for Indigenous, under-represented, and marginalized studentsManage the Faculty's finances and people, work within two collective agreements, and support accreditationCultivate community, government, and professional partnerships, including student practice placementsPromote research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative delivery, and lead fundraising prioritiesThe Person
The ideal candidate brings excellent academic qualifications, a strong record of administrative and leadership experience, and a passion for advancing education and research. Qualifications include:A terminal degree in a related field and a record of teaching, scholarship, and service qualifying for appointment as full professorAdministrative and supervisory experience in a student-focused institution, including academic planningDemonstrated commitment to Indigenous peoples and cultures, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and student successCommunity engagement experience, and familiarity with professional regulating bodies and accreditationExperience in a unionized environmentA collaborative, values-based leadership style with strong strategic, relationship-building, and communication skillsMacEwan University welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups.Accommodation requests may be sent to View email address on ca.hrm.tc.
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