Dean of engineering

University of Calgary

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Earned doctorate degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Consult with government regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure conformance to provincial standards
  • Direct activities of staff and others engaged in compiling information on courses, schedules and requirements for admission and graduation
  • Recruit and hire teachers and other staff
  • Advise president or rector of university or college
  • Direct, through subordinate staff, research and curriculum development
  • Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
  • Promote activities organized by the committees
  • Recommend and approve faculty appointments
  • Recommend curriculum revisions and additions and approve scheduling of courses

Supervision

  • More than 20 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Large workload
  • Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site daycare available
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program
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