College Dean and Vice-Provost, College of Social Sciences and Humanities Full Time

The University of Alberta and College of Social Sciences and Humanities invites applications for the appointment of College Dean and Vice-Provost, College of Social Sciences and Humanities.

The College is home to four Faculties—Alberta School of Business, Arts, Education, and Law—and includes a community of 490 faculty members, 232 academic teaching staff, 518 support staff, and more than 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the College Dean and Vice-Provost is responsible for leadership of the College, leading the development of a collective vision and strategic directions for the College as well as fostering interdisciplinary scholarship and academic programming within the College, across colleges, and the University. The College Dean and Vice-Provost is accountable for the academic mission and academic performance of the College and its Faculties. The College Dean and Vice-Provost serves as Chair of the College Council of Deans, sits on Deans’ Council and General Faculties Council, and is a senior administrator of the University. The College Dean and Vice-Provost, in consultation with the Provost and the College Council of Deans, cultivates a respectful and inclusive environment in which College and University-level collaborations thrive.

The College Dean and Vice-Provost has the authority and decision-making power to implement and oversee all academic and administrative operations aspects of the College, including the integrated College budget, subject to the authority of the Provost, General Faculties Council, and the Board of Governors.

As College Dean and Vice-Provost, you will have at a minimum, a Doctorate or equivalent in a field represented within one of the College’s four Faculties and possess qualifications that commensurate with an appointment with tenure at the rank of Professor. In addition, you are a distinguished scholar who has maintained an active program of scholarly enquiry while holding a senior-level administrative position within an academic environment. You will also demonstrate leadership experience with an emphasis on collegiality, collaboration and openness with demonstrated ability to act decisively and to foster strong relations and a culture of cooperation and respect among teams, staff, students, and wider community.

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of the Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit nations.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities supports access, community connection, and belonging by bringing together the strengths of the many disciplines in arts, business, education, and law. It creates spaces where diverse voices are respected and individuals are empowered to contribute, fostering a society where everyone can participate and feel valued. Your work will have a meaningful influence on a vibrant cross-section of people — from our students and community members to our renowned researchers and innovators who together are making discoveries, developing critical thought and creative production, and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, more joyful, and more just.

The University of Alberta: A University of Tomorrow

We are building the university of tomorrow for the students who are seeking and strengthening their purpose. For the educators and researchers who pursue theirs in libraries, labs, in the field, or on stage, and share it in the classroom – and around the world. For our alumni and partners who take action for the greater good in our communities. We uphold and advance the commitments outlined in Braiding Past, Present and Future by working alongside and in partnership with all members of the University community. We foster belonging and meaningful access by taking up actions in Changing the Story, weaving together a tapestry of backgrounds and cultures that strengthens us through our shared experiences and connections.

Under the leadership of the University’s 14th President and Vice Chancellor, Bill Flanagan, the University of Alberta continues to move forward with purpose as one of the world’s most respected public universities. At its foundation lie talented people – students, faculty, and staff – who with their creativity, ingenuity, and drive, join in advancing human knowledge and pursuing scientific discovery for the benefit of all. We celebrate creativity, a wide range of perspectives and experiences, perseverance, and a spirit of collaboration that enables people to thrive through shared learning and mutual support.
Moving forward, we make this simple, but vital promise:

We, the University of Alberta, will never be satisfied with the “now.” We will always be seeking, always be challenging and, most of all, always be leading.
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This position is excluded from the bargaining unit. This is a full-time position with an initial appointment for a five-year term, offering a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary commensurate with experience. The salary range is $358,476 – $364,750 per annum.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.