About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 38 majors.
Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis,” which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.
Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.
About the Role
The Vice-Provost Academic will uphold the value of teaching as a central mission of the institution, while also advancing current and new initiatives that serve the academic directions of the institution.
The Vice-Provost Academic works throughout the Academic Affairs portfolio, providing essential leadership and support for faculty and student success, which builds the institutional reputation, and fosters knowledge, learning, and understanding. The Vice-Provost Academic supports the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and works with the entire senior leadership team at Mount Royal University to advance the mission and vision of the institution. The Vice-Provost is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight on/for:
Academic program development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring;
Academic Quality Assurance, including program and unit review, reporting, and monitoring; and
Serves as the Dean-equivalent for The Department of General Education, the Academic Development Centre;, Relationship building within the institution, with government ministries, and with other academic institutions;
Advancing commitments to Indigenization and decolonization;
Oversight of collaborative degrees and dual credit courses/arrangements;
Plays a leadership role in the campus changemaking initiatives.
Nature of Work
Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic of Mount Royal University, the Vice-Provost Academic is responsible for the supervision and administration of all operations of Teaching and Learning departments/units The Vice-Provost Academic will work with faculty and staff to foster a student-focused teaching and research environment. Works closely with the Provost and Vice-President, Academic to support the delivery of academic programs.
Accountabilities
The Vice-Provost Academic has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities on the recommendation of the Provost:
Serves as a member on a variety of Standing and Ad hoc, internal and external committees;
Fosters a university environment that places a premium on a quality undergraduate experience, high impact learning, teaching excellence, and community engagement, as well as an environment that features flexibility and openness to innovation;
As directed by the President and the Provost, provides support to the Board of Governors and its committees in the fulfillment of its governance responsibilities;
Encourages open and consultative dialogue on initiatives that inform and advance the University Strategic Plan and reporting documents, including the Academic Plan and the Indigenous Strategic Plan;
Works with the Provost, Human Resources, and members of Provost’s Council to develop, implement and uphold a Framework for Inclusive Excellence;
Works closely with the Provost and the Ministry of Advanced Education in all matters related to the academic programming, academic policy, and academic program funding;
Works closely and supportively with the AVP, Indigenization and Decolonization to advance and emphasize the indigenizing the campus and curriculum.
Offers a visible presence and plays a leadership role in the community and beyond, serving as an active ambassador for the University;
Assists the Provost and other executive officers with the University’s external relations, fund-raising, and ceremonial activities;
Plays an active role in the local, provincial, and national government relations program, works with other members of the leadership team to identify key policy and fundraising issues of strategic importance to the University; and
Carries out other responsibilities and duties as set out in policies and procedures approved by GFC or approved by the Provost.
Supports the continuous improvement of an excellent learning experience for undergraduate students delivered through exceptional teaching and learning opportunities.
Plays a leadership role in the advancement of experiential learning opportunities for students including, but not limited to, work-integrated (WIL) learning and community service learning.
Supports the advancement of MRU’s changemaking initiatives, including designation as an Ashoka Changemaker Campus.
Balancing the responsibilities of education leadership with the responsibilities of ensuring the effective management of operational, human, financial and capital resources for the Faculty.
Fostering a high level of research and scholarly excellence that is balanced with the University’s focus on teaching excellence.
Providing leadership in the growth and development of the General Education component of all Mount Royal degrees.
Collaborates with the AVP Research, Scholarship and Community Engagement on the oversight of digital platforms for the collection of faculty activity data and institutional application processes.
Qualifications
Education:
University Doctorate Degree
Experience:
A minimum of five years academic administration in positions such as Department Head/Chair, Associate Dean, Director of an institute or equivalent, and or experience in executive roles such as Dean, Vice-Provost or Vice Dean
Skills and additional requirements:
Possesses a good understanding of the University’s structure, history and culture;
strong record of achievement;
Outstanding organizational skills;
Exceptional interpersonal skills;
Well-developed supervisory skills;
A talent for cultivating, leading, and managing change;
A strong understanding and appreciation of policy development and implementation;
A strong desire to contribute to the implementation of the Institutional Strategic Plan and to aligning the current Strategic Research Plan with a revised Academic Plan.
MRU supports full immunization as the best way to protect yourself and our campus community and strongly recommends vaccination against COVID-19.
Closing Date: May 15, 2022
Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement demonstrating experience and excellence in leadership, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of recent teaching excellence, a statement of scholarly interests, and three (3) reference letters covering various dimensions of your professional life (leadership, teaching, departmental colleagues, etc.).
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