Associate Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences

Administrative

About Durham College:

Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities. With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers.

The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, justice, media, art, and design.

With a focus on experiential learning, DC graduates are known for having the skills and knowledge employers need. More than 104,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

Serving the Durham Region and Northumberland County communities for over 50 years, with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, the college offers over 12,500 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students’ access to more than 145 full-time post-secondary programs – including four honours bachelor’s degrees and nine apprenticeship programs. Led by over 1,860 full- and part-time staff, DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region.

Durham College is seeking a leader with a passion for students and a commitment to helping develop the next generation of professionals who are prepared for the evolving world of work. Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Associate Dean will require excellent organizational, administrative and academic skills and join a team of dynamic professionals dedicated to promoting student success and providing innovative, market-driven programs.

This outstanding communicator and skilled problem-solver will provide guidance and support to students, employees, and partners in order to promote the success of all involved. The Associate Dean will be responsible for the quality of the student experience, including planning, promotion and development, new course offerings, curricula design and review, industry interface and faculty development at Durham’s Oshawa Campus operations.

The successful candidate will reflect Durham College’s mission, vision, and values, and bring a track record of consultation and respect for all. The Associate Dean works in conjunction with the Executive Dean towards executing strategic goals and objectives for the Faculty and college. Assisting in the development of programs and partnerships, leading professors and staff in the planning and securing of resources, implementing and evaluating activities related to academic operations, and providing fiscal management and facility oversight are key functions of this role.

In addition, the Associate Dean represents the Faculty both internally and externally to various stakeholders/partners and serves as part of the institution's academic leadership team, actively participating in various institutional planning, implementing, and evaluating activities.

The Associate Dean will be responsible for: