Dean, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

ontariotechu • Oshawa, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ontario Tech University seeks a Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH). Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, the Dean serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the FSSH and plays a pivotal role in inspiring and fostering an ambitious and shared strategic vision for the Faculty. The Dean will champion innovative programs, research and impact, bolster student enrolment and provide exceptional learning experiences for students, and support the growth and success of faculty and staff. As a key ambassador and advocate for the Faculty, the Dean will build strong internal and external partnerships and elevate FSSH’s profile locally, nationally, and internationally. The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) is a vibrant, interdisciplinary Faculty offering undergraduate, graduate and minor programming, supported by more than 60 faculty members and a network of skilled and dedicated academic advisors, administrative staff, and program directors who ensure academic excellence and strong student support. FSSH fosters a vibrant research culture through 20+ research centres, labs, and institutes, including the Digital Life Institute, CANDiLab, and the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism. These reinforce the University’s strategic priorities around interdisciplinarity, community engagement, and “Technology with a Conscience,” as outlined in Ontario Tech’s Integrated Academic-Research Plan 2023-2028 and Strategic Research Plan 2025–2030.

Requirements

• Hold a doctorate.
• Be eligible for appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
• Have a distinguished record of scholarly achievement and academic leadership within the social sciences and/or humanities.
• Bring substantial experience in program development, strategic enrolment management, and financial stewardship.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire research success.
• Deeply committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, accessibility, and social justice.
• Be an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder who excels at engaging internal and external stakeholders and cultivating meaningful partnerships.
• Have a proven capacity to lead through change, inspire shared purpose, and foster a supportive, high-performing academic culture grounded in relationships and connection.
• Be a student-centred and values-driven leader.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chief Academic Officer of the FSSH.
• Inspire and foster an ambitious and shared strategic vision for the Faculty.
• Champion innovative programs, research and impact.
• Bolster student enrolment and provide exceptional learning experiences for students.
• Support the growth and success of faculty and staff.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships.
• Elevate FSSH’s profile locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Lead through change, inspire shared purpose, and foster a supportive, high-performing academic culture grounded in relationships and connection.
• Offer a compelling vision for undergraduate enrolment growth while advancing research impact and maintaining excellence in teaching and learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree