Strategic Academic Leader

3 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Academica Group Full time

About Us

At Academia Group, we are a world leader in art, media and design education. Our university is known for merging studio practice, research and critical theory in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. This fosters experimentation at the intersections of art, design, media and technology.

We have been ranked as the top university in Canada for art and design, and 24th in the world. Our community consists of over 1,800 students enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs, with thousands more taking workshops, certificate programs and individual courses.

A history of artist-run centres, an emerging start-up community, and a deep commitment to environmental justice all contribute to our leading-edge design and art research.

Job Summary

We are seeking a visionary thinker with a passion for art, design, media studies and creative industries. The successful candidate will bring innovation, an inquisitive nature and a proven collaborative style to our university, with a proven record of leadership in a post-secondary environment.

The ideal candidate is one who embraces change, focuses on student outcomes, and has a strong record of teaching and research/creative practice. They will be recognized for their personal attributes and academic credentials, allowing them to advance the goals of our institution.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Provide progressive leadership and management to all academic areas, including faculties and continuing studies.
  2. Lead academic strategic planning, policy development, curriculum delivery and regular curriculum review initiatives.
  3. Represent the university and promote its interests and development to external bodies.

Requirements

  • Visionary thinking and passion for art, design, media studies and creative industries.
  • Innovation, inquisitive nature and proven collaborative style.
  • Proven record of leadership in a post-secondary environment.
  • Embracing change, focusing on student outcomes and strong record of teaching and research/creative practice.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a salary range of $179,232 – $250,000 annually. This position is pivotal in guiding our university through its strategic plan and vision of enhancing its world-class status.


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