Sheridan College seeks its next Dean of the Faculty of the Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
(FAAD).

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President Academic, the Dean of FAAD is responsible for boldly advancing the Faculty’s
strategic vision and for inspiring faculty, staff, students, and community partners in its pursuit. They will foster and support
a culture of creativity and excellence in teaching and learning, interdisciplinary scholarship, innovative research, rigorous
and relevant programming, and mutually beneficial partnerships with industry. The Dean will model the highest degree of
administrative accountability through the deployment of an operational model of continuous improvement and planning.
Fostering an equitable and inclusive culture will be at the core of the Dean’s role.

The ideal candidate possesses leadership experience gained in a post-secondary setting as well as deep connections to
the creative industries. Highly imaginative, future-focused, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and creative, the successful
candidate will bring exceptional communication skills, well-developed networks (nationally and internationally), and have
an orientation to relationship-building and engagement, both inside the college and externally. A post-graduate degree in
a relevant discipline is required; however, a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is preferred.

Applications are encouraged immediately at https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/18872. Sheridan College will
begin considering candidates immediately, with the new Dean to take office ideally by September 1, 2023. To submit a
nomination or to apply directly, please write to Andrea Patrick at Odgers Berndtson at
andrea.patrick@odgersberndtson.com.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Sheridan College and Odgers Berndtson will provide candidates with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario
Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact
Human Resources.

Click Final Advertisement - Sheridan College - Dean of FAAD (002).pdf to view full ad