Associate Dean of Ininimowin

ASSOCIATE DEAN OF ININIMOWIN

Faculty of 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.

DUTIES

Reporting to the Dean of Ininimowin, The Associate Dean of Ininimowin is responsible for providing academic and operational leadership for the programs within the faculty of Ininimowin and the Education and Training Centres (ETCs). The Associate Dean works collaboratively with the Dean to foster a culturally grounded, respectful, productive, and effective academic environment that supports high-quality programs, student success, and strong relationships with Indigenous and northern communities. The Associate Dean translates the strategic vision for programs and the ETCs into effective teaching, learning, program-delivery, and administrative practices. The position oversees day-to-day operations, supports faculty and staff, contributes to program delivery, and advances continuous improvement, innovation, and culturally responsive education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Indigenous studies or relevant discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

• Experience in Indigenous cultures, histories, knowledge systems, and protocols, working with Indigenous and northern communities

• Experience in strategic leadership, team direction, and human resource management functions in a post-secondary, adult, or community-based education

• Experience supporting academic programs or educational services, preferably in multi-site, northern, rural, remote, or community-based settings

• Ability to effectively implement change initiatives

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Commitment to life long learning

ASSETS

• Experience working with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous governments, community leaders, or regional partners

• Knowledge of post-secondary policies, governance, quality assurance, and student supports

• Knowledge of an Indigenous language relevant to the communities served

• Experience in teaching, research, scholarly activity, or academic service

• Ability to speak Cree

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: 26-140

CLOSING DATE: November 25, 2026

SALARY RANGE: $110,150 to $134,888 per annum plus remoteness allowance if applicable

POSITION LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba, may consider The Pas or UCN Regional campuses

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Regular Position