About the Role
The Opportunity
Appointed by the President and reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Business and Technology (FBT). The successful candidate must be a resourceful and visionary individual who is committed to leadership and academic excellence.
The Dean for the FBT will help shape the future of the school, articulating a vision consistent with the University’s approved strategic plan — defining its standard of excellence, the directions of its growth, and new and multidisciplinary connections across the University, particularly with engineering and engineering technology within the College of Engineering, Business and Technology.
The University anticipates that the new Dean will bring a distinguished record of academic, business, and entrepreneurial success and a record of scholarly achievement. However, candidates whose leadership abilities and outstanding accomplishments in business could translate well to academia are also strongly encouraged to apply and will receive serious consideration.
The Dean is expected to be an effective internal and external advocate for the school to articulate and promote its mission and vision.
Possessing the personal skills to inspire the faculty, the Dean will ensure high standards in the school’s programs, be creative in addressing the needs of a changing globally oriented business community, and exercise innovative and entrepreneurial leadership building upon the University’s legacy of ingenuity and faith.
Both a strategic leader and entrepreneurial thinker, the Dean will bring ideas to develop and manage business incubator programs, entrepreneurial initiatives, and hands-on learning opportunities for students.
Additionally, the Dean will have a strong appreciation for building a business and technology school with multiple delivery systems with outreach via online, executive, and traditional models as well as to the campus/es. The Dean also will have a vision for developing cross-discipline programs with the University’s School of Engineering and Engineering Technology.
Requirements
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to Juneteenth Intercontinental’s educational mission. Candidates holding a Ph.D. in the business or technology disciplines are preferred though consideration will be given to those with J.D., MBA, or other academic credentials with a significant history of success in leadership.
Other qualifications include:
Strong commitment to academic excellence and the ability to articulate the University’s teacher-scholar faculty model.
An interest in students and the ability to recruit and retain students of promise.
An understanding and appreciation of the role of international programs and opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Experience in and a demonstrated commitment and ability to participate effectively and successfully in external relations and fundraising.
A collegial administrative style that promotes a sense of academic respect and collaboration.
An appreciation and desire to promote both traditional and non-traditional mediums of learning.
A progressive history of innovative and effective leadership in higher education and/or in industry.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. Juneteenth Intercontinental University provides a significant benefit package, which includes medical and life insurance and contribution to a retirement program.
Date Position is Available: May 1, 2024.
Special Instructions to Applicants: *Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at https://www.codccha.net/job-board.* REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 1) Current resume/CV. 2) Cover Letter 3) List of five professional references. Questions should be directed to R. Joshua Cesaire at rjcesaire@uij.ca. Reference checks are a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including e-mail addresses, for up to 5 references if you are referred to the Hiring Authority for an interview. We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given to complete applications received by December 23, 2023.
About the Company
ABOUT US
Juneteenth Intercontinental University is a startup institution aimed at providing quality education to students worldwide. It seeks to fill the gap left by traditional universities by offering flexible and affordable courses to students. With an emphasis on technology and innovation, the University is set to provide a unique learning experience that prepares students for the future of work. Its mission is to empower individuals to pursue their career goals and make a positive impact on their communities. Juneteenth Intercontinental University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment that nurtures critical thinking and creativity.
Vision: Transforming lives through quality and relevant skills-based education and fostering innovation and leadership in racialized, low-income, and historically underrepresented students.
Mission: To provide skills-based education that prepares students for success in their careers and beyond and empowers them with the competencies to navigate a complex and ever-changing world.
Objectives:
• Increase higher education and scientific research among racialized groups
• Provide exceptional academic mentorship, advocacy, and support services to visible minority students, and facilitate their adjustment to the rigors of graduate studies
• Support recruitment and performance activities for visible minorities and low-income and historically underrepresented students
• Create safe and welcoming environments that encourage academic perseverance, success, and personal growth
• Develop action research and continuing education in the market's and government's priority areas
• Promote a microfinance institution to support community development initiatives.
Strategic Parameters: The parameters of the JIU Strategic Objectives include sustained evaluation and growth strategy, including affordability, academic quality, offering of desirable programs, retention and graduation rates, career outcomes and opportunities for graduates.
Our Education Benefits: (1) One-on-one and personalized education, (2) Focus on action research to bring the needed change, (3) Test on student’ strength, not standardizing, and (4) Sustained efforts for quality and equity. These four concepts are vital in ensuring that education is inclusive, addresses specific needs, encourages students to take ownership of their learning, and produces a quality output that is fair and equitable to all.
Organizational Structure
Juneteenth Intercontinental University (1) relies on a team of professional staff and faculty of various skills, aware that the problem of racialized people exists. (2) Ensure a more peaceful future and an inclusive society, wishing to participate in the implementation of solutions rather than being simple spectators. The JIU includes five important entities: early childhood - primary school - secondary school - professional school - college and university level.
