Dean, Faculty of Science

Interested in a career at Langara College?Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.Current employee? Apply through Careers in your Workday account.Job Title:Dean, Faculty of ScienceEmployee Group:AdministratorEmployee Type:PermanentStart Date:Monday, August 3 2026End Date (if applicable):Job Summary:The Dean, Faculty of ScienceLangara College's Faculty of Science offers a broad range of programs, including microcredentials, certificates, diplomas, post-degree diplomas, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees across the fields of STEM, Engineering, Computer Science, and Health Sciences.The Dean provides strategic leadership, planning, administration, and evaluation of the Faculty portfolio, including academic programs, curriculum, employees, policies, procedures, facilities, and budget, in alignment with the College's strategic and academic priorities. Working collaboratively with employees, students, and internal and external partners, the Dean leads the development of a shared vision, mission, and goals that advance the Faculty's success.The Dean provides leadership for a diverse mix of career, university transfer, post-degree, and baccalaureate programs while promoting excellence in teaching and learning, emerging scholarship, and applied research. The Dean fosters an environment where personal and academic integrity, cross-cultural understanding, student engagement, and well-being flourish.The Dean builds and strengthens partnerships with industry, community organizations, professional associations, government, and post-secondary institutions to support innovation, experiential learning, and applied research opportunities. Through the College's strategic framework, the Dean ensures the effective stewardship of Faculty resources and advances innovative initiatives that enhance student success and prepare graduates to contribute to their professions and communities.Job Description:Duties & Responsibilities:Provides strategic leadership:Articulates a shared vision, mission and goals for the Faculty, consistent with the College's strategic and Academic plans, and based on current best practices. Participates in advising, coordinating, and decision-making on College-wide operational and strategic matters.Provides leadership in the development of new programs and oversees curriculum in the Faculty. Allocates resources to support the success of programs and initiatives. Supports and assists the development of international initiatives within the Faculty.Develops an operational plan for the Faculty on an annual basis. Ensures the quality and integrity of programs and academic offerings within the Faculty. Supports and assists academic program review and renewal. Encourages and supports scholarship and applied research among faculty.Develops operating structures, policies, procedures, and communications within the Faculty and, where appropriate, in the College. Ensures decisions are communicated within the Faculty and College and the external community. Actions and follows-up on student concerns and issues as appropriate.Management of human resources:Direct oversight and responsibility for the fair and equitable administration of human resources related matters in collaboration with the Provost, VP People and Culture, and other senior administrators, within the scope of College policy and collective agreements.Ensures that the selection, assignment, evaluation, development, and discipline of faculty and staff are congruent with College policy and collective agreements. Works collegially with diverse constituencies and delegates responsibilities and the necessary authority to Division Chair(s), as appropriate.Promotes and supports the professional development of faculty and staff within the Faculty. Mentors and coaches direct reports by building and supporting a positive internal environment.Budgeting, resource allocation, and the overall financial management of the Faculty:Leads within allocated annual budget. Develops an annual budget for the Faculty, in consultation with the Division Chair(s). Prepares an annual strategic initiative/service budget request in consultation with appropriate constituencies.Monitors productivity within the Faculty and makes adjustments in a fair and timely manner to achieve the approved Operating Plan; and ensures the activities and services of the Plan remain within budgetary limits. Allocates instructional resources to maximize resource utilization and balance in response to enrolment patterns and strategic initiatives.Represents the College and Faculty in its external liaison with other post-secondary institutions, government agencies, committees and community:Represents the College to internal and external community constituencies in an effective and collegial manner. Serves as a College Ambassador at internal and external constituency events. Represent the College on special initiatives or task forces related to the Faculty at the provincial, national or international level.Attends and provides advice as requested at all relevant internal and external committee meetings. Represents the College and the Faculty to the Program Advisory Committees of the Faculty.Maintains knowledge of current developments in post-secondary education.Qualifications Required:Education & ExperienceRelevant graduate degree (PhD preferred) in addition to a minimum of ten (10) years of related working experience including at least seven years' employment with increasing responsibilities in post-secondary education or another relevant sector. Previous post-secondary teaching experience is essential. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Experience in strategic planning.Experience in the development and implementation of operational plans.Proven track record of curriculum development, including applied baccalaureate degrees and post-degree credentials.Understanding of the principles and practices of quality assurance, program review and renewal.Demonstrated experience in strategic enrolment management.Considerable knowledge of and experience with budgetary processes, including the development and administration of budgets.Working knowledge of and experience with the administration of collective agreements.Experience in a variety of modes of teaching and learning.Skills & AbilitiesImpeccable interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work with individuals in a variety of consultative and collaborative processesSuperior ability to develop, interpret, and apply College, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, and collective agreements.Ability to think and lead creatively and strategicallyDemonstrated ability to develop, motivate and empower a teamDemonstrated ability to be innovative, and to deliver student-focused engagement programs and servicesStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Additional Info:Leadership CompetenciesCollegiality - values and demonstrates inclusivity, openness, civility and respectProblem solving and decision making - considers a wide range of information and perspectives to solve problems and make reasoned decisions; demonstrates a comfort with uncertainty and ambiguous conditionsOrganizational awareness - understands and appreciates an organization's internal culture and operating practices as well as the political and business climate in which the organization operatesInnovation - welcomes, generates, and implements new ideas and solutions that help to achieve and organization's strategic goalsStudent Focus - making student-centered decisions , focusing on providing the best possible experience for the student, and modelling this value for faculty and staffIntegrity - acts with openness, honesty and respect to build and maintain an environment of trustProfessional maturity - demonstrates courage to take on issues and make tough decisions while managing self with aplomb and emotional maturityTenacity, resilience and patience - believes that own actions and efforts will overcome obstacles, make progress and attain successful resultsBusiness awareness - considers and understands the financial, operational and human perspective and impact of decisionsVisioning and Strategic Thinking - energizes people around the vision and keeps the bigger picture in mindTeam Leadership - creates team spirit and helps to direct individuals toward achievement of team and organizational goals. Inspires others to do their best, develop professionally and contribute to the success of the leadership teamRelationship management - builds and maintains a crucial network of contacts both internally and externallyCommunication - uses the power of personal interaction and language to effectively influence, inspire and lead othersAchieves results - goal-oriented individual who thrives on achieving outcomes through consultative and collaborate methods.(Please Note:) Internal ApplicantsInternal applicants may be given first consideration.Why Join Langara?At Langara College, we support the College's vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance. 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