Dean, Dhillon School of Business

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The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is Iniskim, or Sacred Buffalo Stone, and is located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta. Thanks to a determined and forward-thinking group of citizens who believed southern Alberta warranted its own university, ULethbridge opened its doors in 1967 and established our home in west Lethbridge. In 1996, the University opened its Calgary Campus. ULethbridge has supported the region, Alberta and Canada through teaching, research, and outreach activities, and has prepared thousands of graduates to make important contributions in communities around the world.

Each year, ULethbridge welcomes approximately 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students from nearly 100 countries to our campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. Today, approximately 55,000 ULethbridge alumni are making important contributions in communities across the globe.

We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds, ensuring all students find their place and purpose here. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for both our students and employees.

Leveraging the depth of student engagement enabled by our smaller size, we distinguish ourselves by holding the undergraduate and graduate student experience at the forefront of our exceptional teaching, research, and support activities. Our liberal education approach enables students and alumni to critically integrate ideas and experiences across disciplines, equipping them with the adaptive thinking and the skills necessary to navigate, succeed, and contribute in a rapidly changing world.

We are a public comprehensive university, with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, deeply committed to excellence and free inquiry in research, teaching and learning, and to supporting the aspirations of regional communities while having a global impact. We forge and strengthen meaningful connections within and between our communities, both on and off campus, and with our alumni community.

Together we transform lives and communities.

In 2025, ULethbridge launched its new strategic plan, a shared vision to challenge boundaries and inspire curiosity; be a place where people aspire to learn, work, and contribute; engage communities and shape the future. To learn more, please visit: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/strategic-plan
 
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 apply@jssearch.ca with the subject line “Dean, Dhillon School of Business”. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and letter of interest.

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

About Lethbridge
Living and benefiting from the Blackfoot Confederacy’s traditional territory, Iniskim (ULethbridge) acknowledges and deeply appreciates the Siksikaitsitapi peoples’ connection to their traditional territory and honour the traditions of the Blackfoot people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. Home to more than 100,000 people, Lethbridge is a place where ideas grow. It is a culturally vibrant city with a flourishing arts scene and an active social calendar. We boast stunning scenery, four distinct seasons, spectacular sunrises and glowing sunsets that illuminate Alberta’s big sky. The University sits on the beautiful coulees, looking over the Old Man River. Lethbridge is only two hours from Calgary’s International Airport and a short drive to the mountainous Waterton Lakes National Park. Lethbridge is an affordable city, with many beautiful neighborhoods on both sides of the coulees and well-planned parks connected via walking and biking paths.

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