Dean, Melville School of Business
Top Benefits
About the role
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.
As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.
Competition ID:
4436
Internal Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
External Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
# of Openings:
1
-Salary Information:
16 – Administrative Salary Grid - $134,660 to $206,478
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Travel Frequency:
Regular travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group:
Administration/Management
Days of Work (BCGEU):
Hours of Work (BCGEU):
Hours per Week (BCGEU):
The Opportunity: Dean, Melville School of Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Are you ready to make a transformative impact on the future of a deliberately different business education? Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking leader to serve asDean of the Melville School of Business (MSB). This is an opportunity to shape the direction of one of Canada’s leading polytechnic universities and guide a school known for experiential learning, applied research, and strong industry connections.
The Dean will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership to a diverse group of departments and disciplines, working closely with Associate Deans and the Divisional Business Manager. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President, Academic, the Dean will advance the School’s strategic vision, support faculty and staff, and foster a culture of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and student success.
Melville School of Business is internationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and is one of Western Canada’s largest undergraduate business schools, serving more than 9,000 students across 23 programs. As a polytechnic institution, KPU emphasizes the practical application of knowledge—ensuring students graduate with the skills, confidence, and real-world experience to succeed in rapidly evolving industries. MSB’s distinctive strength lies in integrating theory with practice through applied learning, industry collaboration, and interdisciplinary opportunities across KPU, including emerging intersections between business, technology, and computer science.
As an open-access university, KPU believes talent and potential exist everywhere. Our mission is to support social mobility while maintaining rigorous academic standards—ensuring that our ambitious and hardworking students are guided toward excellence of which they are capable. The Dean will play an important role in advancing this mission by fostering academic quality, innovation in programming, and a learning environment where students can translate opportunity into meaningful achievement.
At KPU, we honour the rich history and traditions of the First Nations territories we inhabit, including the Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, Kwikwetlem, and Kwantlen First Nation. As Dean, you will play a key role in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion while fostering a collaborative environment where students, faculty, and staff feel valued and supported. Through thoughtful leadership and a commitment to academic excellence, you will help ensure the Melville School of Business continues to create meaningful opportunities for learners and contribute to the economic and social vitality of the communities we serve.
To learn more about the Melville School of Business,
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a collaborative and strategic leader with a doctoral or terminal degree in a related discipline and a minimum of five years’ experience in each of academic leadership and faculty roles, preferably within a university environment. An equivalent combination of education and industry experience may also be considered.
The successful candidate will bring demonstrated strengths in people leadership, change management, and the execution of strategic initiatives within a dynamic and evolving academic environment. Experience supporting faculty excellence, advancing innovative programming, and leading effective change will be essential.
You will have a strong understanding of emerging trends across the diverse scope of our business disciplines, which range from accounting to computer science - with a commitment to ensuring academic programs remain relevant, applied, and responsive to market and societal needs. A key aspect of the role will be strengthening the polytechnic mission of the Melville School of Business—ensuring that theory is translated into practical application and that graduates are prepared to contribute immediately and meaningfully in their fields.
The Dean will also play an important role in building and sustaining relationships with industry, professional bodies, community partners and other academic units of KPU. Maintaining strong connections with organizations such as CPA, CPHR, and other professional associations will be critical in ensuring the continued relevance, accreditation, and reputation of MSB programs.
This leader will bring experience working in complex and unionized environments, demonstrating sound judgment, transparency, and a commitment to inclusive decision-making. The successful candidate will inspire confidence, support faculty and staff through change, and build momentum around shared priorities for the future of the School.
The Location:
The Melville School of Business Dean’s Office is based at KPU’s Surrey campus, located in one of the fastest-growing and most diverse cities in Canada. Surrey is a dynamic and expanding economic hub in Metro Vancouver, offering strong connections to industry, vibrant communities, and exceptional opportunities for partnership and innovation.
While the Dean’s primary office is located in Surrey, the role requires engagement across KPU’s multiple campuses and with external partners throughout the region. Some intercampus and off-site travel is required, and partial remote work options are available.
Want to Know More About the Role?
Ready to Apply?
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we invite you to submit your cover letter and resume/CV as one document via KPU’s Career Centre.
Applications will be reviewed beginningApril 1, 2026***, but the position will remain open until filled.***
Salary Information The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum. This represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
***Note:***Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Kwantlen Polytechnic University
As Canada’s only polytechnic university, KPU is committed to providing learners with opportunities to develop hands-on, applied skills, in addition to traditional academics. Established in 1981, the university has five campuses across Metro Vancouver (Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Surrey Central City). KPU currently offers a range of degrees, diplomas, certificates, and citations in 120 diverse programs, many of which are unique to the university. Students graduate career-ready and prepared to make a positive impact in their community thanks to a well-rounded education, where thought meets action.
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Dean, Melville School of Business
Top Benefits
About the role
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.
As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.
Competition ID:
4436
Internal Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
External Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
# of Openings:
1
-Salary Information:
16 – Administrative Salary Grid - $134,660 to $206,478
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Travel Frequency:
Regular travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group:
Administration/Management
Days of Work (BCGEU):
Hours of Work (BCGEU):
Hours per Week (BCGEU):
The Opportunity: Dean, Melville School of Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Are you ready to make a transformative impact on the future of a deliberately different business education? Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking leader to serve asDean of the Melville School of Business (MSB). This is an opportunity to shape the direction of one of Canada’s leading polytechnic universities and guide a school known for experiential learning, applied research, and strong industry connections.
The Dean will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership to a diverse group of departments and disciplines, working closely with Associate Deans and the Divisional Business Manager. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President, Academic, the Dean will advance the School’s strategic vision, support faculty and staff, and foster a culture of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and student success.
Melville School of Business is internationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and is one of Western Canada’s largest undergraduate business schools, serving more than 9,000 students across 23 programs. As a polytechnic institution, KPU emphasizes the practical application of knowledge—ensuring students graduate with the skills, confidence, and real-world experience to succeed in rapidly evolving industries. MSB’s distinctive strength lies in integrating theory with practice through applied learning, industry collaboration, and interdisciplinary opportunities across KPU, including emerging intersections between business, technology, and computer science.
As an open-access university, KPU believes talent and potential exist everywhere. Our mission is to support social mobility while maintaining rigorous academic standards—ensuring that our ambitious and hardworking students are guided toward excellence of which they are capable. The Dean will play an important role in advancing this mission by fostering academic quality, innovation in programming, and a learning environment where students can translate opportunity into meaningful achievement.
At KPU, we honour the rich history and traditions of the First Nations territories we inhabit, including the Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, Kwikwetlem, and Kwantlen First Nation. As Dean, you will play a key role in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion while fostering a collaborative environment where students, faculty, and staff feel valued and supported. Through thoughtful leadership and a commitment to academic excellence, you will help ensure the Melville School of Business continues to create meaningful opportunities for learners and contribute to the economic and social vitality of the communities we serve.
To learn more about the Melville School of Business,
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a collaborative and strategic leader with a doctoral or terminal degree in a related discipline and a minimum of five years’ experience in each of academic leadership and faculty roles, preferably within a university environment. An equivalent combination of education and industry experience may also be considered.
The successful candidate will bring demonstrated strengths in people leadership, change management, and the execution of strategic initiatives within a dynamic and evolving academic environment. Experience supporting faculty excellence, advancing innovative programming, and leading effective change will be essential.
You will have a strong understanding of emerging trends across the diverse scope of our business disciplines, which range from accounting to computer science - with a commitment to ensuring academic programs remain relevant, applied, and responsive to market and societal needs. A key aspect of the role will be strengthening the polytechnic mission of the Melville School of Business—ensuring that theory is translated into practical application and that graduates are prepared to contribute immediately and meaningfully in their fields.
The Dean will also play an important role in building and sustaining relationships with industry, professional bodies, community partners and other academic units of KPU. Maintaining strong connections with organizations such as CPA, CPHR, and other professional associations will be critical in ensuring the continued relevance, accreditation, and reputation of MSB programs.
This leader will bring experience working in complex and unionized environments, demonstrating sound judgment, transparency, and a commitment to inclusive decision-making. The successful candidate will inspire confidence, support faculty and staff through change, and build momentum around shared priorities for the future of the School.
The Location:
The Melville School of Business Dean’s Office is based at KPU’s Surrey campus, located in one of the fastest-growing and most diverse cities in Canada. Surrey is a dynamic and expanding economic hub in Metro Vancouver, offering strong connections to industry, vibrant communities, and exceptional opportunities for partnership and innovation.
While the Dean’s primary office is located in Surrey, the role requires engagement across KPU’s multiple campuses and with external partners throughout the region. Some intercampus and off-site travel is required, and partial remote work options are available.
Want to Know More About the Role?
Ready to Apply?
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we invite you to submit your cover letter and resume/CV as one document via KPU’s Career Centre.
Applications will be reviewed beginningApril 1, 2026***, but the position will remain open until filled.***
Salary Information The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum. This represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
***Note:***Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Kwantlen Polytechnic University
As Canada’s only polytechnic university, KPU is committed to providing learners with opportunities to develop hands-on, applied skills, in addition to traditional academics. Established in 1981, the university has five campuses across Metro Vancouver (Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Surrey Central City). KPU currently offers a range of degrees, diplomas, certificates, and citations in 120 diverse programs, many of which are unique to the university. Students graduate career-ready and prepared to make a positive impact in their community thanks to a well-rounded education, where thought meets action.