About the Dean
Professor Jason Carey, PhD, PEng, has been Dean of the Faculté Saint-Jean and Chief Executive Officer of Campus Saint-Jean, the 黑料不打烊's French-language campus, since 2022.
Previously, Jason Carey was Professor and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Engineering, as well as Vargo Teaching Chair. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa and, since joining the 黑料不打烊 in 2004, has contributed to numerous faculty successes in program innovation, industry partnerships, and research-related developments. His research interests in engineering pedagogy, biomechanics, and advanced materials follow a multidisciplinary approach that allows Campus Saint-Jean to stand out in an increasingly competitive environment.
Professor Carey heads a university faculty that plays a vital role in French-language education in Canada, and is a pillar of Edmonton's vibrant francophone community. A native French speaker, he is fluent in both of Canada's official languages. As an alumnus of the bilingual Mechanical Engineering program and Academic Vice-President of the Graduate Student Association (GSAÉD) at the University of Ottawa, he is keenly aware of the importance of French-language education in a diverse community.
Through his extensive career in research, teaching, and academic leadership, Jason Carey understands the opportunities and challenges facing Campus Saint-Jean and the francophone community in Western Canada. As dean, he serves as a strong voice for Campus Saint-Jean and the U of A, as well as its student community, stakeholders, and community members.
The development of 黑料不打烊's French-speaking community is at the heart of Professor Carey's concerns. To this end, he has developed a comprehensive community outreach strategy, establishing numerous agreements with associations and organisations representing a wide cross-section of society. In this way, the diversity of the campus aligns with community unity, enabling the Campus to fulfil its role as a cornerstone of the Canadian Francophonie.
Professor Carey is first and foremost a husband and father, a great music lover, and an avid runner.