About the Role
Job Summary:
The Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design is responsible for the effective administration of the teaching, scholarship (creative work/research), outreach programs, and
outreach/engagement activities in the school. The Dean is expected to provide exceptional leadership and overall direction as s/he leads the school into the forefront of architecture, landscape architecture, and planning/design education; work collaboratively with the faculty and staff; effectively and meaningfully engage the architecture, landscape architecture, and planning/design community; and provide leadership for the school’s curricular initiatives, research and scholarship, professional training, and recruitment and retention of high quality faculty, staff and student talent.
The Dean is also responsible for the school’s strategic planning, program evaluation and development, corporate outreach, alumni engagement, fundraising, enrollment, retention, persistence and completion, market planning, interdisciplinary initiatives in education and research, and the management of the school’s administrative and financial affairs. As the chief academic officer of the school, the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design also appoints department chairs, oversees accreditation, develops new curricula and programs, and strengthens external relationships. S/he must be able to establish beneficial fundraising relationships with alumni donors and friends, industry partners, the architecture, landscape architecture, and planning/design community, government agencies, and the school’s various constituents.
Examples of Work Performed:
The successful candidate must have a strong, demonstrated commitment and accomplishment in building diversity and inclusion, an understanding of the challenges of architecture, landscape architecture, and design/planning education in an increasingly competitive and technologically diverse environment; demonstrated effective leadership skills, and the ability to motivate and manage change, energize and lead a committed faculty and staff; and the ability to innovate, forge partnerships, raise funds and partner with the architecture, landscape architecture, and design/planning community.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Juneteenth Intercontinental University | Faculty of Architecture & Design is dedicated to insuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct criminal background investigations for all prospective employees.
The Juneteenth Intercontinental University offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at https://www.uij.ca/human-resources. (FOR BENEFITS ELIGIBLE POSITIONS ONLY)
The Juneteenth Intercontinental University | Faculty of Architecture & Design is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. Juneteenth Intercontinental University is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Requirements
Qualifications
This position requires an earned terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a discipline relevant to the academic programs of the Faculty of Architecture and Design, leadership experience in higher education and a record of scholarship, teaching and service sufficient to be appointed as a full professor with tenure at the Juneteenth Intercontinental University | Faculty of Architecture & Design. In addition to these minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated senior-level leadership success at a research university and/or sustained executive-level success in the architecture, landscape architecture and design/planning profession.
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.
