Associate Dean Job

Associate Dean
// TEDS

Job Overview
The Associate Dean of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS@TWU) serves as a key member of the leadership team, partnering with the Dean and colleagues to provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the departments and disciplines within TEDS@TWU, while fostering collaborative partnerships across the University. In support of the Dean, the Associate Dean is typically responsible for advancing the Faculty’s programs and initiatives, providing recommendations on faculty- related matters, and carrying out additional duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities and Priorities
• Supports collaborative long-term planning to ensure alignment with TEDS@TWU and university objectives.
• Oversees and supports program and curriculum excellence through development, review, and revision processes.
• Fosters and promotes a culture of collegiality and works toward a systemic change.
• Supports onboarding and orientation for new faculty.
• Participates in the annual evaluation of the faculty.
• Supports student recruitment, monitors student progression and completion, and encourages alumni engagement.
• Enhances student engagement and promotes a high-quality educational experience.
• Oversees day to day operations in collaboration with the TEDS@TWU Program Manager
• Assists the Dean in preparing and managing operating, capital, salary and revenue budgets.
• Represents the Faculty on internal and external committees and boards as required.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Supports the development and implementation of learning outcomes across the academic unit.
• Maintains high standards of service and performance through active participation in assigned duties, educational seminars, and training programs,
• Contributes to and promotes a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment by adhering to University policies and procedures and completing the mandatory training.
• Performs additional duties and oversight as delegated by the Dean.
• Demonstrates academic expertise in an area encompassed by TEDS@TWU by teaching a prescribed number of courses as determined by the Dean and approved by the Provost.
Requirements
• A doctorate or terminal degree in a theological discipline.
• At leave five years of teaching experience in a post-secondary environment, including demonstrated committee work and leadership experience.
• Experience working in a teaching-intensive post-secondary institution is an asset.
• Demonstrated evidence of definite progress in the scholarly integration of one’s discipline with historic orthodox Christianity;
• Proven commitment to the principles of servant and transformational leadership;
• Ability to develop effective working relationships that facilitate collaboration, trustworthiness, and integrity;
• Cultural competence, including demonstrated skills in creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace;
• Effective organizational skills;
• Ability to exercise business acumen and effective stewardship of resources and budgets;
• Superior written and oral communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving capacity and exercise of good judgement;
• Knowledge of relevant expectations set by provincial/national and international organizations and accreditation authorities, including the Association of Theological Schools;
• English is the language of work.

Employer: Trinity Western University
Title: Associate Dean
NOC: 40020 – Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training
Wage: $135,000 CAD per annum
Benefits: Health and benefits package, consisting of extended health and dental and a RRSP contribution plan, vacation days allotted as per University regulations, tuition benefits for family, professional development allowance
Job Type: Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week)
Location of Work: 22500 University Drive, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1

Contact Information:
Company: Trinity Western University
Business address: 22500 University Drive, Langley, BC, V2Y 1Y1
Email: [email protected]