Dean, Faculty of Education
Summary
Wilfrid Laurier University is seeking an inspiring, collaborative, and forward-looking academic leader to serve as its next Dean of the Faculty of Education. The Faculty has a strong reputation in teacher education, graduate studies, research, and community-engaged scholarship, and is expanding its offerings. The Dean will report to the Provost & Vice-President, Academic, and will provide strategic, academic, operational, and financial leadership across the Waterloo and Brantford campuses. Key responsibilities include advancing the Faculty's priorities, strengthening partnerships, and contributing to the University's broader academic mission. The Dean will foster an inclusive environment, support excellence in teaching and research, and build relationships with various stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, government, and professional associations. The successful candidate will be an accomplished academic leader with scholarly credentials appropriate for a Professor rank and progressive leadership experience in post-secondary education. A strong understanding of teacher education, graduate education, educational policy, and the K-12 sector is required, along with experience in leading people, budgets, planning, and research in complex academic settings. A commitment to truth and reconciliation and Indigenous sovereignty is essential.