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Job Title:
Dean, Faculty of Arts (including responsibility for Management)
Employee Group:
Administrator
Employee Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
Monday, August 3 2026
End Date (if applicable):
Job Summary:
The Dean, Faculty of Arts (including responsibility for Management)
The Dean provides strategic leadership, planning, administration, and evaluation of the Faculty portfolio, including academic programs, employees, policies, procedures, facilities, and budget, in alignment with the College's strategic and academic priorities. Working collaboratively with employees, students, and other 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. Through the College's strategic framework, the Dean ensures the effective stewardship of Faculty resources and supports the development of innovative programs that prepare students to become responsible, productive, informed, and reflective citizens, scholars, and creative leaders.
Faculty of Arts
Langara College's Faculty of Arts offers microcredentials, certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and post-degree diplomas across a diverse range of disciplines and subject areas, including Art History, Design Formation, English, Film Arts, Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Journalism, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Professional Photography, Theatre Arts at Studio 58, and Web and Mobile App Design and Development.
Among its offerings is Theatre Arts at Studio 58, Langara's nationally recognized professional theatre training program, providing exceptional education for both actors and production personnel. The Faculty is also home to one of Western Canada's premier professional photography programs.
Management
The Dean will also provide leadership for Langara College's Management programs, which offer degrees, diplomas, and post-degree diplomas in Financial Management, Business Management, International Business, Business Technology Management, and Marketing Management. Developed in collaboration with industry mentors and delivered by instructors with extensive professional experience, these programs equip graduates with the practical knowledge and skills needed to make an immediate impact in local and global organizations.
Job Description:
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides strategic leadership:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Maintains knowledge of current developments in post-secondary education.
Qualifications Required:
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Relevant 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.
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Experience in strategic planning.
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Experience in the development and implementation of operational plans.
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Proven track record of curriculum development, including applied baccalaureate degrees and post-degree credentials.
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Understanding of the principles and practices of quality assurance, program review and renewal.
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Demonstrated experience in strategic enrolment management.
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Considerable knowledge of and experience with budgetary processes, including the development and administration of budgets.
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Working knowledge of and experience with the administration of collective agreements.
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Experience in a variety of modes of teaching and learning.
Skills & Abilities
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Impeccable interpersonal and communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to work with individuals in a variety of consultative and collaborative processes
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Superior ability to develop, interpret, and apply College, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, and collective agreements.
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Ability to think and lead creatively and strategically
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Demonstrated ability to develop, motivate and empower a team
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Demonstrated ability to be innovative, and to deliver student-focused engagement programs and services
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Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Additional Info:
Leadership Competencies
- Collegiality – values and demonstrates inclusivity, openness, civility and respect
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Problem 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 conditions
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Organizational awareness – understands and appreciates an organization’s internal culture and operating practices as well as the political and business climate in which the organization operates
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Innovation – welcomes, generates, and implements new ideas and solutions that help to achieve and organization’s strategic goals
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Student Focus – making student-centered decisions , focusing on providing the best possible experience for the student, and modelling this value for faculty and staff
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Integrity – acts with openness, honesty and respect to build and maintain an environment of trust
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Professional maturity – demonstrates courage to take on issues and make tough decisions while managing self with aplomb and emotional maturity
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Tenacity, resilience and patience – believes that own actions and efforts will overcome obstacles, make progress and attain successful results
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Business awareness – considers and understands the financial, operational and human perspective and impact of decisions
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Visioning and Strategic Thinking - energizes people around the vision and keeps the bigger picture in mind
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Team 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 team
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Relationship management – builds and maintains a crucial network of contacts both internally and externally
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Communication – uses the power of personal interaction and language to effectively influence, inspire and lead others
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Achieves results – goal-oriented individual who thrives on achieving outcomes through consultative and collaborate methods.
Internal 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.
** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **
We offer the following benefits:
Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
Course/program tuition reimbursements
Wellness classes and campus engagement events
Salary Range:
$75.84 - $116.29 per hour
Pay Grade:
Admin Paygrade 16
Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat (PSEC).
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35
Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
Closing Date:
Tuesday, July 14 2026
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.
