Associate Dean

at  Humber

EDUCATION:

• Minimum Master’s degree (PhD preferred)

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Successful incumbent require a solid grounding in digital pedagogies and education studies. The successful incumbent will possess at minimum 5-7 years of experience in post-secondary education, culminating in at least 2 years of strategic leadership and/or administrative experience within a digital learning environment. The incumbent will have exceptional leadership skills and the demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders from across a complex institution.
The incumbent will have demonstrated the following abilities: collaborating across institutional divisions; communicating effectively; problem solving that is forward-thinking, strategic, and innovative; driving institutional vision through focusing on key priorities, conducting research, and making data-driven recommendations. The ability to demonstrate continuous improvement while also pushing for innovation is critical for this role.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

Reporting to the Dean, Innovative Learning, the Associate Dean, Digital Learning plays a strategic role in enhancing teaching and learning excellence by identifying and implementing the latest digital tools, technologies, and platforms. The AD leads the exploration of these tools by monitoring technological trends, conducting viability assessments and forecasting impacts in supporting initiatives like personalized learning. They inform institutional strategy by devising key strategies and recommending technologies for adoption, and once approved for adoption, they oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of instructional technologies.
The AD provides leadership and direction to cross-functional teams that coordinate and support Humber’s digital learning strategy, projects, and operations. These teams focus on identifying cutting-edge educational technology to enhance personalization, flexibility, and accessibility. This includes seeking new use cases, making recommendations, and developing resources and support for faculty. The team is also responsible for maintaining, updating, and supporting current tools. As leader of this team, the AD establishes communications within the academic division and across the institution to ensure that faculty are equipped to use AI, the Learning Management System (LMS), and other digital instructional tools effectively and their use is supporting key priorities in teaching and learning.
Working in close collaboration within the Centre for Innovative Learning and across Humber, the incumbent guides the development of digitally supported approaches to curriculum and teaching as well as associated supports for faculty development in alignment with the digital learning strategy, academic plan, and institutional vision.