Dean, Melville School of Business

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Competition ID: 4021
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
*Salary Information: 16 – Administrative Salary Grid – $134,660 to $206,478
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Administration/Management

The Opportunity: Dean, Melville School of Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Are you ready to make a transformative impact on the future of business education? Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is searching for an innovative and forward-thinking leader to become the Dean of the Melville School of Business. This is your chance to shape the direction of one of Canada’s leading polytechnic universities and inspire the next generation of business leaders. This position is a 5-year term with the option to renew for a second term. The Dean will work closely with the Associate Deans and the Divisional Business Manager to provide strategic and day-to-day administrative and educational leadership to a group of diverse departments and disciplines.

Melville School of Business is internationally acclaimed and endorsed by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). We are one of Western Canada’s largest undergraduate business schools, educating over 9,000 students across 23 programs. Guided by expert faculty, our commitment to sustainability, experiential learning and practical application sets us apart.

At KPU, we honor the rich history and traditions of the First Nations territories we inhabit, including the Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, Kwikwetlem, and Kwantlen First Nation. As Dean, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, focused on promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. Your leadership will ensure that all students, faculty, and staff feel valued and supported, creating a culture where diverse perspectives are celebrated and integrated into the fabric of the Melville School of Business.

To learn more about the Melville School of Business, please visit https://www.kpu.ca/melville.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a candidate with a doctoral or terminal degree in a related field, and a minimum of five years’ experience both in leadership and faculty roles, preferably in a university setting. An equivalent combination of education and industry experience may be considered. Your skills in strategic planning and enrolment management, innovative program development and applied research, budget management, academic administration and people management in a unionized setting will be crucial. You will demonstrate transparent, supportive, and change-oriented leadership, be knowledgeable in current trends in Economics and Business-related disciplines and excel in teamwork and consensus-building.

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box? We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look different for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Want to Know More About the Role?

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The Location:

The Melville School of Business Dean’s office operates from our Surrey campus; however intercampus and offsite travel is required. Partial remote working is also available.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we invite you to formally submit your application online via the KPU Career Centre, including a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications will be reviewed on May 5th, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled.

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Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.