Position Purpose and Summary
The Associate Dean of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS@TWU) serves as a key member of the leadership team, partnering with the Dean and colleagues to provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the departments and disciplines within TEDS@TWU, while fostering collaborative partnerships across the University. In support of the Dean, the Associate Dean is typically responsible for advancing the Faculty’s programs and initiatives, providing recommendations on faculty- related matters, and carrying out additional duties as assigned.
Key Areas of Accountability
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Supports collaborative long-term planning to ensure alignment with TEDS@TWU and university objectives.
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Oversees and supports program and curriculum excellence through development, review, and revision processes.
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Fosters and promotes a culture of collegiality and works toward a systemic change.
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Supports onboarding and orientation for new faculty.
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Participates in the annual evaluation of the faculty.
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Supports student recruitment, monitors student progression and completion, and encourages alumni engagement.
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Enhances student engagement and promotes a high-quality educational experience.
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Oversees day to day operations in collaboration with the TEDS@TWU Program Manager
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Assists the Dean in preparing and managing operating, capital, salary and revenue budgets.
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Represents the Faculty on internal and external committees and boards as required.
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Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
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Supports the development and implementation of learning outcomes across the academic unit.
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Maintains high standards of service and performance through active participation in assigned duties, educational seminars, and training programs,
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Contributes to and promotes a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment by adhering to University policies and procedures and completing the mandatory training.
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Performs additional duties and oversight as delegated by the Dean.
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Demonstrates academic expertise in an area encompassed by TEDS@TWU by teaching a prescribed number of courses as determined by the Dean and approved by the Provost.
Job Standards and Requirements
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A doctorate or terminal degree in a theological discipline.
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At leave five years of teaching experience in a post-secondary environment, including demonstrated committee work and leadership experience.
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Experience working in a teaching-intensive post-secondary institution is an asset.
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Demonstrated evidence of definite progress in the scholarly integration of one’s discipline with historic orthodox Christianity;
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Proven commitment to the principles of servant and transformational leadership;
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Ability to develop effective working relationships that facilitate collaboration, trustworthiness, and integrity;
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Cultural competence, including demonstrated skills in creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace;
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Effective organizational skills;
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Ability to exercise business acumen and effective stewardship of resources and budgets;
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Superior written and oral communication skills;
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Strong problem-solving capacity and exercise of good judgement;
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Knowledge of relevant expectations set by provincial/national and international organizations and accreditation authorities, including the Association of Theological Schools;
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English is the language of work.
Personal
Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.
A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Affirm and support TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, focused. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.
Servant-Leader Way of Life
Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.
Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.
Benefits Of Working at TWU:
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A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
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Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement.
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Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
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Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
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Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
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Subsidized meals at the main cafeteria.
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Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store and coffee shops, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
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Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account).
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Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
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Free employee parking on campus.
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Special community events throughout the year.
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Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
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A positive Christian fellowship environment.
Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the University’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law.
We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact People & Culture.
Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.
