Dean, The Victoria Conservatory of Music

The Opportunity
The Dean of the Victoria Conservatory of Music has the responsibility and authority to direct and manage music-related programming for the Conservatory, including overseeing the integrity and visibility of the community and postsecondary education programs, music therapy, adaptive learning, and wellness programs, in order to ensure the Conservatory continues to develop and build its reputation as a leading centre in Canada for music education, performance, and wellness.

As a key member of the Conservatory’s executive team, the Dean actively participates in setting the strategic direction for the Conservatory. The Dean is accountable for leading the Conservatory's education and artistic vision and ensuring the effective functioning of all aspects of the programming operations to support and meet the targets of the Conservatory’s strategic plan.

The Dean is a leader in developing and maintaining a safe, welcoming, productive, and inspiring environment for learning, performance, and wellness wherever the Conservatory’s programs are delivered.

Role and Responsibilities - Dean, Victoria Conservatory of Music
Key Accountabilities in Educational, Artistic & Music Therapy/Wellness
The Dean collaboratively supervises all department heads who form the Artistic Directorate, which plans and directs all activities within the Conservatory’s program areas.

Key Accountabilities in Educational, Artistic & Music Therapy/Wellness
The Dean collaboratively supervises all department heads who form the Artistic Directorate, which plans and directs all activities within the Conservatory’s program areas.

Victoria Conservatory’s Dean Search is led by Martin Bragg, Nicola Dawes, and Sarah Geddes of Martin Bragg & Associates. Please email your letter of interest and resume confidentially with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments on or before January 10, 2025, in Word or PDF format to Martin Bragg & Associates at victoriaconservatory@mbassociates.ca.