Dean, Faculty of Research

**COMPETITION NUMBER: 1364**

**FACULTY OF RESEARCH**

At NorQuest College, we work closely with industry and community partners to shape innovation, strengthen our communities, and create positive social impact in Edmonton and beyond.

Partnering with NorQuest means partnering with an organization that bolsters Alberta’s economy and builds partnerships of trust. We work with internal and external partners to create solutions that address their needs. Together, we are committed to making a true, lasting difference for our students, communities, and province. NorQuest:

- Is a top-rated research college in Canada, recognized for excellence in applied research.
- Secured over $18.5 million in funding for research projects since 2020.
- In the 2023-24 fiscal year, conducted 73 research projects with 89 collaborations with government, industry, and community organizations across Alberta and Canada.
- Is home to three Research Chairs leading high-impact research programs and partnerships in key sectors.

The Dean, Research reports to the Associate Vice President, Research & Development (AVP, R&D) and has responsibility for managing the Faculty’s operations and providing strategic leadership within the Faculty, across the Research & Development portfolio, and at the College level.

The Dean, Research provides strategic leadership and management for the Faculty including the departments of Strategic Research, Institutional Research, Applied Research, and the Knowledge Mobilization Office, and supervises the teams of major college initiatives being incubated within the Faculty.

Working in consultation with other senior leaders across the College, including executive, post-secondary partners, Advanced Education, and industry, the Dean, Research will advance NorQuest’s reputation as a top research college, contribute to the continued growth of a research culture at the College, and drive alternative revenue generation and impact through research.

The Dean, Research will inspire and lead faculty and staff in positioning the Faculty as a leader in research, and NorQuest as the partner of choice for applied research in the province and beyond. The Dean, Research utilizes their previous experience and expertise, as well as industry and post-secondary alliances, to understand and identify how best to develop, deliver, and lead the research enterprise for impact, as well as maintaining the highest levels of compliance.

The Dean, Research serves as the College’s Chief Research Officer (CRO), ensuring college-wide compliance with all research legislation, regulations, and operational requirements.

Finally, as a key member of the Research & Development (R&D) Senior Leadership Team, Dean’s Council, Senior Operations Committee, Senior Academic Leadership Team, and NorQuest Leadership Team, the Dean works as a leader and an enabler for meeting the College’s strategic priorities and vision by providing leadership and sound decision making at all College wide committees and by collaborating and integrating across the College to build and execute on the individual strategies of each area.

**HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**:
College and Divisional Planning and Leadership
- Creates a culture of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and seeks opportunities to innovate.
- Cultivates an environment to grow applied research.
- Consults and provides expertise to other College leaders and Executive to grow research at NorQuest.

Faculty Operations
- Ensures sound financial stability by engaging faculty and staff in the financial planning process. Provides direction for the overall Faculty capital, operating, and revenue budget development, as well as managing Faculty expenditures.
- Provides leadership and direction in the development of financial resources for research activities.
- Ensures that Faculty budgets support the College directions.

Internal Relationships and Collaboration
- Maintains strong internal relationships, ensuring the Faculty’s impact, budget, resources, and business planning is executed and aligned to help achieve the College’s strategic plan.
- Ensures the operational and strategic research support is provided by the Faculty to move college priorities forward.
- Leverages relationships to build applied research, strategic research, institutional research, and knowledge mobilization capacity across the College.

External Relationships and Partnership Building
- Plays an important role working with interest-holders and representing the College at external higher education and research-specific forums, especially as it pertains to new research partnership opportunities, collaborations, and external consultations.
- Ensures the College is a leader in applied research locally and nationally.
- Develops relationships in support of professional contribution, strategic partnerships, and innovative research.

Chief Research Officer
- Working with all areas of the college to ensure all policies, procedures, and pract