Associate Dean - Science and Technology

Overview

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site The position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of April 9, 2026. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will be required to provide original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

Position Information

Location

Salary Range

Band 14 (Minimum - $, Control Point - $, Maximum - $). Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. May place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

The Opportunity

Under the direction of the Dean, Science and Technology, the Associate Dean provides day-to-day leadership for the Faculty of Science and Technology. The Associate Dean works with faculty, staff and administration to coordinate planning, program development and review, budgeting, and evaluation of faculty; oversees scheduling; is responsible for ensuring appropriate academic standards; handles complaints, grievances and appeals; and performs other duties as required.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good t’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• A graduate degree in a discipline represented in the Faculty of Science and Technology, PhD preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience in an administrative role within a post-secondary institution or other relevant organization.
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience in a Science and Technology-related discipline within a post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities including: the ability to foster teamwork and facilitate collaborative working relationships; mediation skills; and the ability to build consensus among diverse groups.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills, including computer competencies.
• Proven capacity to manage change and demonstrated ability to drive innovations from conception through to implementation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to present arguments clearly and effectively for a range of audiences.
• A record of research or other scholarly activity in a Science and Technology discipline.
• Demonstrated abilities that align with the Douglas College Core Competency Framework.
• This regular full-time position is available starting July 1, 2026.
• Regular hours of work are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Travel between Douglas College’s campuses will be required.
• Travel for business may be required on occasion.

Posting Number 02712SA

Position Title Associate Dean - Science and Technology

Anticipated Start Date 07/01/2026

End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check

How To Apply

Open Date 03/13/2026

Close Date Maximum Number of References 3

Minimum Number of References 3

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