Position Summary
The University of Lethbridge is seeking an inspiring leader for the Dean, Dhillon School of Business. Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Dean will provide strategic, visible, and values-driven academic and administrative leadership to expand the reputation and profile of the Dhillon School of Business in both Lethbridge and Calgary and working collaboratively with a strong team of Deans across the University of Lethbridge, advance a shared institutional vision. To learn more about the Dhillon School of Business, please visit https://www.ulethbridge.ca/dhillon/about-the-school
As a nurturing and supportive advocate for the School, the Dean will promote excellence and integrity in research and scholarly activity, while fostering a climate that encourages faculty and students to identify and pursue excellence. The Dean will champion the School’s distinctive identity, and drive a clear, forward-looking vision and strategy. As a collaborative and decisive member of the University’s senior leadership team, the Dean will articulate the School’s evolving value proposition while supporting existing School directions in digital transformation, innovation, and sustainability, upholding accreditation standards, strengthening the School’s reputation, and advancing graduate programming. The Dean will also encourage excellence and productivity in business research, foster community and researcher collaborations, and actively raise the research profile of the School.
The Dean will serve as the public face and ambassador of the Dhillon School of Business, building strong relationships with business communities in Lethbridge and Calgary. With a service-oriented approach, the Dean will engage faculty and staff, alumni and donors, industry partners, media, and the broader community through a visible and active presence that advances the School’s profile and impact.
The Dean will demonstrate a strong commitment to the student experience, working closely with students to ensure programs are relevant, experiential, and responsive to real-world realities. The role includes championing Indigenization initiatives, particularly the Indigenous Governance and Business Management program, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and embracing the University of Lethbridge’s connection to place, land, and community through active engagement in the Lethbridge community.
The ideal candidate will hold a terminal degree in Business or a closely related field (PhD strongly preferred, MBA or equivalent may be considered) and bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to leadership. The candidate will bring demonstrated integrity and humility, with experience engaging diverse stakeholders and making strategic, forward-looking, and visionary decisions. They possess an entrepreneurial mindset, a proven track record of identifying market and partnership opportunities, strong industry connections, and experience building and leading high-performing teams. They will have a demonstrated ability to engage meaningfully with curriculum emphasizing technological innovation and an understanding of its potential to shape business education. The candidate will also have experience cultivating donor and partner relationships and is comfortable serving as the public face of the School, with the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences with credibility, impact, and purpose.
Janet Soles and Associates has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of the University of Lethbridge. For more information about this opportunity or to apply, please send an email in confidence to [contact details available in the full listing] with the subject line “Dean, Dhillon School of Business”. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and letter of interest.
