University of British Columbia Okanagan / Dean, Faculty of Health and Social Development

Responsibilities

The Dean will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership to the Faculty and serve as a key member of the campus executive leadership team. The Dean will be responsible for advancing the Faculty’s vision and priorities, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening research impact, and enhancing the quality and reach of its educational programs.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be an accomplished academic leader with a distinguished record of scholarship and teaching, and a demonstrated ability to lead complex academic units in a collegial and inclusive manner. The Dean will bring a clear vision for the future of health and social development education and research, with a commitment to innovation, interdisciplinarity, and community‑engaged scholarship. Experience building and sustaining partnerships with health systems, community organizations, government, and Indigenous communities will be essential...