Dean, School of Media and Information Technology

The Northern Alberta Institute ofTechnology (NAIT) is actively seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to be the next Dean, School of Media and Information Technology .

About NAIT

Since its founding over 60 years ago, NAIThas consistently evolved to meet the needs of students and industry in aprovince that’s the engine of Canada’s economy. From the first class of 29communication electrician apprentices in 1962, to today’s current enrolment ofover 34,000 students and apprentices, NAIT continues to the meet Alberta’sneeds – for today and the future.

NAIT’s hands-on, technology-basededucation and applied research are essential to the productivity and prosperityof Alberta. Graduates have the knowledge and skills employers want. They leaveNAIT confident, prepared and in demand. Students earn degrees, diplomas andcertificates focused on the career fields of business, IT, engineeringtechnologies, health sciences, culinary arts and environmental management. Inaddition, NAIT is Canada’s leader in apprenticeship training for skilledtrades.

NAIT delivers the exceptional talent andcritical innovation that industry needs to grow and compete. Our creditprograms, reskilling and upskilling initiatives, and applied research areindustry driven and developed in partnership with industry leaders.

At NAIT, people matter. We’re proud tohave been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years.Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something wetake seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset – they are what makesNAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community thatmakes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients andpartners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect,collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. We are committed toequity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centrefor Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.

Overview of the Role :

Reporting to the Vice President,Academic, the Dean functions as an agile and future-focused leader to make animpact strategically and collaboratively in a culture of innovation andprofessional development. By exercising sound judgement and decision making,the Dean will be a key member in driving NAIT’s Vision, Promises and Values.

The Dean develops strategies to meetthe current and future needs of polytechnic education and applied research byidentifying and forecasting current and emerging needs, ensuring the School ofMedia & Information Technology is globally competitive, recognized, andstrategically networked.

Along with leading the School ofMedia & Information Technology to success, the Dean also serves assenior member of the NAIT Academic Leadership Team, which contributes to theoverall leadership of the Institute through participation in the development ofacademic and business plans, financial plans, and performance objectives.

Key Accountabilities :

Providing visionary leadershipto the School that guides and supports program leaders and faculty towards aculture of innovation to meet industry needs and achieve student success.

Driving and advancingmeaningful and effective relations with industry to effectively align theschool with current, and future industry needs.

The Dean will workcollaboratively with :

Internal industrysolution-focused support areas to develop and implement the integration ofapplied research into academic plans.

Local, regional, and provincialgovernments to position and enhance the School’s presence and reputation withinthose arenas.

Other institutes to create andcollaborate on partnership initiatives.

Advocating for funding toestablish and maintain state-of-the-art facilities for applied learning andresearch.

Developing and executing thestrategic enrolment management plan, with focus on strategic and sustainablegrowth through introduction of new or renewed programming.

Championing instituteinitiatives that link academic learning with practical skills development,facilitating seamless transitions to professional environments.

Strategically developing andmanaging the School’s overall budget and providing strategic oversight ofschool administrative functions.

Providing mentorship andleadership guidance to others as part of successional planning.

The Ideal Candidate :

Along with excellent communicationskills, sound knowledge of academic and administrative leadership functions ina post-secondary environment; and a strong desire to develop others, the idealcandidate will be ready to make a lasting impact and lead with agility andforesight.

Qualifications :

The next Dean, School of Media andinformation Technology should possess :

Graduate degree in a relevantfield, doctorate degree considered an asset;

Recent experience in a seniorleadership role within a complex organization leading a large, high-functioningteam;

Leadership experience within anacademic institution as well as significant faculty experience within a relateddiscipline preferred; and

Equivalent sum of relevanteducation and experience considered.

Remuneration : $ 140,327.20 - $ 185,914.56 annually, plus a comprehensive benefitspackage.

What NAIT Offers :

We’ve created a benefits package thatfocuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition,and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace anddepending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible workarrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campusfull-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellentvacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strongrecognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professionaldevelopment days and so much more.

To learn more about this opportunity, contactKatherine Frank ( [email protected] )or Abbey MacLeod ( [email protected] ).Completed applications can be submitted online at www.kbrs.ca / Career / 18349

NAIT is committed to advancing equity andcultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. NAIT especially encouragesapplications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racializedpeople, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants,and people with disabilities.

In accordance with Canadian immigrationrequirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applicants with education credentials earnedoutside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have theircredentials evaluated by World Education Services or the InternationalQualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

NAIT and KBRS will provide support inthe recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, includingaccommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Ifyou require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitmentprocess, please contact [email protected] or communicate your needs to therecruitment professional named in the job description.