Associate Dean, Trades - Centre Trades and Technologies

Job Title:

Associate Dean, Trades - Centre for Trades and Technologies

Appointment Type:
Full-time Continuing Position

Dates:
January 1, 2027

Hours per week/FTE: 35

Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean – Trades (AD) provides academic leadership to Schools and programs within the Centre to promote excellence in teaching and learning and to foster a culture of scholarly activity. The AD is responsible for the development, redevelopment, delivery, and assessment of programs and curriculum to meet an exceptional standard of excellence. The AD provides support and mentorship as the direct supervisor to faculty and staff, supporting their professional development and scholarly activity to ensure consistency in the high quality of learning experience.

The Associate Dean works with the Dean, Chairs, and other academic colleagues to establish and implement Centre, School, and program goals and objectives.

• Development and maintenance of curriculum in the Centre.
• Development and monitoring of tactical and operational plans for designated areas of responsibility.
• Management of faculty and staff, including human resources.
• Management of the operating structures, policies, procedures and communications for faculty and staff.
• Innovative solutions to complex problems while ensuring compliance with polytechnic policies and procedures.
• Supporting program development and implementation.
• Supporting student success by working with students and faculty members to address performance and/or academic issues.
• Developing innovative ideas and approaches for new projects and entrepreneurial activities.
• Leading new program initiatives and proposals.

• Master’s degree in a related discipline is an asset; an equivalent combination of relevant credentials and experience will be considered.
• Experience leading and coordinating the work of faculty and staff, preparing and monitoring budgets, and performing program planning and administrative work in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and support a range of academic programming within the portfolio including dual credit, apprenticeship, certificates, and diplomas.
• Demonstrated experience working with a range of external government departments and industry organizations (e.g., Advanced Education, Apprenticeship and Industry Training, local and regional Economic Development, Canadian Home Builders Association, etc.).
• Proven ability to supervise and provide leadership to faculty and staff within a post‑secondary environment and context.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering the principles of learner‑centeredness.
• Excellent analytical, research, critique, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven success with faculty and staff development and application of educational technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Deans and other academic and administrative leaders.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership and the management of change initiatives.

Salary $116,180 to $136,681 per annum; commensurate with education and experience.

Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.

• Comprehensive benefits program, including flexible health and wellness spending accounts
• Employee and family assistance program
• Generous vacation time, including extended break at Christmas
• Free tuition for continuing employees taking LP courses and a 50% discount for spouse and dependents
• Free gym membership
• On‑campus clinic
• Professional development opportunities

Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hiringac Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.