Dean of Ininimowin

 DEAN OF ININIMOWINBachelor Ininimowin UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers. DUTIESReporting to the Vice-President Academic and Research, the Dean of Ininimowin provides strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the Bachelor Ininimowin. As a member of UCN's Senior Academic Leadership Team and Strategic Leadership Team, the Dean fosters a high-quality, cultural learning, and research environment that supports language and culture revitalization and advances reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. The Dean oversees faculty programs and initiatives, aligns faculty priorities with UCN's strategic vision and goals, and ensures academic excellence, responsiveness, and continuous growth within the Faculty. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• A Master's degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered• Experience in academic leadership and management in a post secondary education environment• Leadership experience and ability to engage and inspire staff• Experience in teaching, research, and/or scholarly activity and commitment to service• Experience working effectively with Indigenous Peoples and northern residents• Experience leading process/quality continuous improvement and providing solutions to challenges• Ability to understand diversity, cultural influences, and issues specific to adult learners in northern and Indigenous communities• Ability to create an organizational environment that fosters and supports innovation• Professional communication and interpersonal skills• Strong time management skills• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures• Ability to use information technology effectively for communication and teaching• Knowledge of change management principles and experience managing change• Commitment to life-long learning ASSETS: • Ph.D. in related field• Ability to speak an Indigenous language Conditions of Employment:• Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources. COMPETITION TYPE: Open Competition to Public COMPETITION NUMBER: 26-075CLOSING DATE: July 7, 2026SALARY RANGE: $141,243 to $166,019 per annum plus remoteness allowance if applicablePOSITION LOCATION: The Pas, ManitobaPOSITION TYPE: Full-Time Regular Position This position is excluded from the bargaining unit