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Associate Dean, Centre of Teaching, Learning and Scholarship (Term-Certain)

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care

Skills

Facilitation
Curriculum development
Coaching
Strategic leadership
Research
Finance
Master's degree
Change management
Hiring
Human resources management
Technology management
Team management
Decision making
Program coordination
Mentoring
Instructional and curriculum development experience
Recruiting
Agile
IT
Personnel management
Budgeting
Training & development
Financial management
Strategic partnerships
Leadership
Delegation
Communication skills
Marketing
Team coordination
Performance evaluation

Full job description

Position Information

Position Title

Associate Dean, Centre of Teaching, Learning and Scholarship (Term-Certain)

Position Summary

In an entrepreneurial and team focused environment, the Associate Dean is responsible for academic leadership within their school or division and promotes excellence within a learner- centred environment.

Leading a comprehensive learner-focused team, the Associate Dean has overall responsibility for the development/redevelopment, delivery and assessment of programs and curriculum to contribute to the institutional reputation as a hub of innovation and incubation for lifelong learning programming. The Associate Dean is responsible for key decision making in relation to program and course development at the institutional level ,and for achieving strategic and financial targets.
The Associate Dean is responsible for the Centre of Teaching, Learning and Scholarship, including strategic direction related to Program Quality Assurance, the Teaching Common, the Research Common, Research Ethics Board, and the Canadian Council of Animal Care. The Associate Dean is responsible to advance the Academic Plan in collaboration across the academic portfolio while enhancing/developing/facilitating a culture of innovation and scholarship across the institution. The Associate Dean utilizes flexibility and creativity to execute the programming goals of the institution to meet community needs while meeting fiscal targets.

The Associate Dean provides support and mentorship to staff, faculty, and instructors including work plans, professional development, and scholarly activity and scholarship to ensure delivery of a high-quality learning experience for learners.

The Associate Dean works with the Associate Vice President, Deans, Associate Deans, and other colleagues to establish and implement School/Division and program goals and objectives to enable an institutional culture of life-long learning and academic excellence in a learner-centered environment.

Position Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

Promotes academic excellence in the development, delivery, assessment, and review of programs within the learner-centered environment
Promotes excellence in research and scholarship across the academic portfolio and in collaboration with Schools and divisions
Advances research and scholarship as aligned with the Strategic Research Plan and program mix
Creates new pathways for 21st century academic standards and assessment of student learning
Manages projects related to new and reimagined programming directions and opportunities
Facilitates the approval of curriculum in compliance with the applicable policy(credit or non-credit) and ensures design of laddering and stacking to credit programs where appropriate
Promotes progressive learner-centered delivery models in the development and revision of curriculum
Fosters broad relationships and partnerships to facilitate creative & strong academic programming
Resolves issues related to learner success
Supports and facilitates research collaborations, visiting researchers, and other initiatives that allow
RDP
researchers to excel
Supports the operation, collaboration, and success of Centres, Institutes, and other collaborative research ventures

Teaching Excellence within a Learner Centered Environment

Within the School and Divisions, provides collaborative leadership, guidance, and support to initiatives in support of faculty and students in a learner-centered environment
Leads the culture and brand of the Centre of Teaching, Learning and Scholarship, signature student experience and strong record of student success, either in end point learning or in learning pathways
Ensures alignment of and compliance with policies and procedures and any regulatory body where applicable that contributes to and supports a strong culture of teaching excellence and academic integrity in the learning environment
Provides leadership and support to faculty and staff in the integration of appropriate technology in the teaching and learning environment
Ensures responsible and effective use of resources to support staff development and excellence in the teaching and learning environment
Facilitates the exploration, development and growth of work integrated learning into the course and program level
Facilitates a structure and process for laddering and stacking micro-credentials into traditional certificates, diplomas and degree programs
Facilitates the generation of resources (funds, facilities, equipment, partnerships, etc.) to support engagement of staff and students in developing alterative pathways for new and reimagined programs

Research, Creative/Scholarly Activity and Scholarship

Facilitates the growth and development of a culture of research and scholarship across
RDP
in support of continuous innovation for our region and the economic, social and cultural growth of our communities
Accountable to maintain compliance with research policies and procedures tomeet the requirements of the Tri-Agency and the Canadian Council of AnimalCare as well as academic freedom and intellectual property policies, standards,and rights
Fosters growth and development in an environment of open inquiry, creativity, and innovation
Facilitates significant promotion of RDP
research initiatives and research excellence through various means to internal and external audiences
Facilitates members’ sharing of their innovative and alternative program and scholarly/creative activity through staff and faculty presentations internally and externally Works to effectively resolve issues related to learner success
Manages the responsible and effective use of resources and funds to support research committees and councils and develop appropriate infrastructure

Personnel Management

Demonstrates leadership within the School/Divisions for continuous improvement, innovation, industry relevance in programming and strong student centric operations
Operationalizes and applies Collective Agreements and institutional Policy as they apply to School/Division operations, in conjunction with other Associate Deans, Deans, the Associate Vice President, and People and Culture
Provides ongoing coaching and support for staff in accordance with the performance enhancement program
Demonstrates accountability for Occupational Health & Safety responsibilities
Develops successful structure and processes to ensure the effective distributionand delegation of work
Maintains confidentiality of personal information in accordance with Institution policy, procedures, and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Internal and External Liaison
The Associate Dean ensures effective communication, collaboration, and liaison with internal and external parties:

Internal:

Consultation between School/Division and service areas
Coordinating intra-departmental and inter-departmental communication
Coordinating departmental communication with college committees and facilitating participation on institution committees

External:

Acts as the contact person for consultation with relevant regulatory and professional associations
Acts as liaison with other post-secondary institutions

Financial Management

Sets annual financial targets in collaboration with the School/Division Management Team
Ensures that programming complies with financial formulas outlined in the Non-credit Programming policy where applicable
Monitors budget and targets and adjusts staffing based on revenues
Effectively allocates resources within established budgets and monitors foreffectiveness including managing overtime and vacation use
Analyzes budgets and makes in-year adjustments as required to achieve expected outcomes

Technology Management

Provides guidance and engagement to Information Systems to investigate, implement and maintain appropriate technologies to enable a continuously improving learning environment
Facilitates development and maintenance of effective and timely information on the internal and external websites
Facilitates integration of innovative learning methodologies

Marketing & Communications

Facilitates collaboration to produce effective marketing materials
Collaborates on strategic enrolment management initiatives
Provides guidance and engagement to Marketing and Communications to investigate, implement and maintain appropriate practices and activities to achieve the School/Division’s recruitment and retention targets

Facility Management

Provides guidance and engagement to Facilities Management to investigate, implement and maintain appropriate facilities to enable a continuously improving learning environment.
Ensures effective utilization of facility space

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a relevant Master’s Degree from a recognized institution plus 5-7years of related experience in adult education and lifelong learning.
3-5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including direct supervision of employees (recruitment, selection, development, coaching, performance assessment)
Demonstrated success leading in a collaborative environment
Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence i.e., to demonstrate empathy and manage emotion of self and others
Demonstrates effective communication skills with both written and verbal communication
Proven ability to manage revenue generation/cost recovery budgets and achieve financial targets
Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership and the management of change initiatives
Demonstrated commitment to fostering the principles of learner-centeredness
Proven success in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum and programs
Proven knowledge and experience in research, scholarship, and scholarly activity
Proven ability to work collaboratively across organizational lines and divisions in furthering organizational goals
Demonstrated success with the application of educational technology
Demonstrated analytical, research, critique, and problem solving & problem finding skills
Demonstrated inclusive leadership style that inspires trust and confidence
Proven ability to promote a positive environment through honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior consistent with the core values of Red Deer Polytechnic
Demonstrated experience in creative outcomes and agile leadership
Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership and the management of change initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits dependent upon the EXEMPT Terms and conditions of Employment and related RDP policies.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

Employment Type

Term-Certain Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

09/01/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

06/30/2027

FTE

1.0

Hours of Work

35 hours per week; hours of work may vary and will be dependent upon operational needs.

Open Date

07/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

References Names and Contact Information

Optional Documents

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