Associate Dean Academic (Open to University of Guelph Internal Applicants Only)

Academic (Open to University of Guelph Internal Applicants Only)

The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph invites applications for the position of Associate Dean, Academic at the Associate or Full Professor level. The appointment is typically for a five-year term, renewable for a second term up to five years. The distribution of effort (DOE) is 10% teaching, 10% research, and 80% administration. Please note this is an internal search – open to Tenured University of Guelph Internal Applicants Only.

Established in 2006, the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics is committed to developing leaders with a social conscience, an environmental sensibility and a commitment to their communities. We offer a wide range of specialized programs in business and economics across undergraduate, graduate and professional education. We provide a high-quality research, learning and social environment that encourages reflection, curiosity and global awareness, and promotes comprehensive understanding of both traditional and emerging themes in management, economics and related areas. The Lang School is currently home to over 90 faculty, 45 staff, and 4,000 students. (We offer one of the largest undergraduate business programs in Ontario). The Lang School is comprised of four primary academic units – Economics and Finance; Management; Marketing and Consumer Studies, and Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management. The Lang School offers a range of well-respected undergraduate and graduate programs in management and economics, including an MBA, MA and MSc, a longstanding and highly successful PhD in Economics and PhD in Management.

Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean, Academic (ADA) is responsible for achieving many of the strategic priorities of the Lang School, as outlined in our Strategic Renewal Plan . The overarching responsibility of the Associate Dean Academic (ADA) is to provide leadership for the curricular and pedagogical advancement of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics undergraduate programs and the quality of the overall student experience, in keeping with the University's strategic priorities and Lang's vision (to be recognized locally and globally for our commitment to developing future leaders for a sustainable and equitable world) and our foundational pillars (developing sustainable prosperity, empowering people, and caring for the planet) to inspire and cultivate business as a force for good®. More specifically, the responsibilities of the ADA (either directly or indirectly through those reporting to the ADA in collaboration with Lang's senior leadership and academic units include:

Candidates for this position must be tenured University of Guelph faculty who are dynamic, innovative, engaged academics with an excellent scholarly and professional record in teaching, research and service in one or more areas of interest to the Lang School. Candidates should be committed to working effectively with, and being highly visible and accessible to, key stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students, and also with alumni, employers, and funders, in enhancing the success of the Lang School and its programs. Candidates will also have some experience in fundraising, human resource management, planning and budgeting. They should be approachable, able to collaboratively solve problems and build consensus, and have experience in conflict resolution. Strong networking and relationship-building skills are essential, as it will be important to understand multiple perspectives and work closely with other campus units – including the Registrar's Office – while navigating objectives.

Candidates should also be aware of the broader shifts occurring in post- secondary education (PSE) and have the demonstrated ability to anticipate further change (opportunities and challenges), taking into account strategic planning, quality assurance and advocacy initiatives. They will also have demonstrated inspiring and trustworthy leadership, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, an open and collegial style, and the ability to effectively champion and advocate for the Lang School. They should also be entrepreneurial, adaptive, and willing to consider new approaches. The ADA will also have the ability to resolve conflict, bringing a creative approach to opportunity generation and problem-solving, the ability to inspire and support others, and the capacity to build and sustain positive relationships with all constituents.

The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 130,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our university community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

Assessment of applications will begin on April 2, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following materials (preferably as a single PDF file): (1) a cover letter that highlights qualifications and experience in teaching, research and administration (2 pages max); (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a diversity statement (1 page max) that describes the strategies the candidate plans to use to provide equitable opportunities and to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. Applications should be sent to the attention of:

Dr. Sara Mann Dean Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics University of Guelph Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Email: [email protected]

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelph resides on the ancestral lands of the Attawandaron people and the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and we offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis neighbours as we strive to strengthen our relationships with them.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion (https: // uoguel.ph/ox2p9) is an institutional imperative. The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of the University community are encouraged to apply, particularly those from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in employment, including scholars who are Black, Indigenous, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, and women.

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