Dean, Science and Technology

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Executive

Job summary

Lead the Faculty of Science and Technology, sustaining academic quality and supporting student success amid organizational growth and pressures on space, infrastructure, and workload. Strengthen research capacity, advance capital and facility priorities, expand experiential and interdisciplinary learning, and position the Faculty to respond to emerging areas.

Job details

Job Title Dean, Science and Technology Union Management Position Classification MDEAN Dean Salary Grade FT or PT Full-time Hybrid Work This position is ineligible Position End Date (if applicable) Location MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary) About This Position Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, the Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology will be joining Mount Royal at a time of significant opportunity and change. Building on strong student demand and growing research momentum, the Dean will help sustain academic quality while addressing pressures related to space, infrastructure, workload and organizational growth. Key priorities will include strengthening research capacity, advancing major capital and facility needs, expanding experiential and interdisciplinary learning, and positioning the Faculty to respond to emerging areas. As the ideal candidate, you hold a PhD or terminal degree in a discipline relevant to Science and Technology, with qualifications suitable for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. You bring at least eight years of academic experience, including five or more years in senior academic leadership, with demonstrated success in strategic planning, budgeting, program development, research and innovation, and leading faculty and staff. You are a collaborative, inclusive leader who can navigate change, build strong partnerships, and advance academic quality, student success, and sustainable growth. McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for this role. What We Offer Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace. Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits. Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public. How to apply to this job To submit your CV and letter of introduction in confidence, or if you would like more information or have anyone to recommend, please contact Jillian Berg at jberg@mbexec.com or Alex Verdecchia at averdecchia@mbexec.com.

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Requirements

A PhD or other terminal degree in a relevant Science and Technology discipline is required, with qualifications suitable for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. Candidates should have at least eight years of academic experience, including five or more years in senior academic leadership, and demonstrated success in strategic planning, budgeting, program development, research and innovation, and leading faculty and staff.