About the University of Niagara Falls Canada
Innovation Flows Here.
Officially opening its doors in 2024, the University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is an innovative and digitally oriented institution that prepares graduates for leadership in the digital world. We believe in delivering programs that provide a direct pathway to meaningful careers in high-demand industries. We are currently offering both undergraduate and graduate programs of Honours Bachelor of Business Administration, Honours Bachelor of Science-Biomedical Sciences, Master of Arts in Digital Media and Global Communications, Master of Data Analytics and a Master of Management. UNF is part of the Global University Systems Canada group of institutions and Global University Systems, an international network of higher education institutions.
Our location
Our campus is located in historic downtown Niagara Falls. Beyond being Canada’s #1 travel destination, Niagara Falls is a small vibrant city that offers up a slice of metropolitan living at a different pace. From world-class dining and entertainment options to luxury shopping and cultural experiences. Our location offers the amenities of a large urban centre within a comfortable, livable community.
About the Master of Data Analytics program
This graduate program provides core training in the data science lifecycle, within Finance, business intelligence, technology and health care. There are three streams for students to specialize within; Marketing Analytics, Operations Analytics and General Analytics. Further information on this program can be found here.
About the position
The Program of Master of Data Analytics invites applications for Associate Dean. The appointment will commence no later than October 1, 2024.
As a member of the University’s Senior Academic Leadership team, the Associate Dean reports directly to the Vice President Academic (VPA) and provides advice and assistance to ensure high quality programs. The Associate Dean will also champion and contribute to the achievement of goals related to teaching, curriculum, scholarship, academic integrity and student success. The Associate Dean will assist in recruitment of full-time and sessional faculty teaching in their program and be responsible for work planning and evaluation of the faculty. Moreover, the Associate Dean will maintain a teaching load of 3 courses annually, while engaging in research and scholarly activity.
The successful candidate will have the following education and experience:
The successful candidate will demonstrate these competencies:
The Associate Dean is responsible for the following:
What we offer
Application process
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) including evidence of teaching experience and scholarly accomplishments, as well as the names of three references in one document.
The document must be submitted in electronic format (a single PDF document is preferred)
Note: file maximum of 5MB per attached upload.
Diversity, inclusion and equity
The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially invites applications from all qualified candidates. Racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas are encouraged to apply.
We recognize that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, please advise jobs@unfc.com to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are situated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Hatiwendaronk and Anishinaabe peoples. We also acknowledge the many other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who call this region home.
We commit to building relationships based on respect, reciprocity, and reconciliation as we work, learn, and gather on this land. Furthermore, we acknowledge that the Niagara Region is situated on treaty land, and we stand with all Indigenous peoples, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live.
Learn more about the University of Niagara Falls Canada at our website .