Academic Chair (25-01)

Northern College is seeking an Academic Chair in our Academic department. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational, planning and financial management skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills to mediate, build consensus, and resolve conflict. The successful candidate must also possess excellent problem-solving skills to solve operational challenges. Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Reporting to the Dean of Trades, Technology & Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will support the Dean assigned to the respective program(s) of study (Law Clerk, Vet Sciences, Mining, Environmental, and Instrumentation) the Academic Chair is a member of the Academic Leadership Team, providing support and direction to faculty, administration, and support staff. The Academic Chair, in consultation with the respective Dean, is accountable for supporting the planning, development, maintenance, delivery, and ongoing review of related full and part-time post-secondary programs, partnerships, projects, and services.

What you will be doing:

• Contributes to the College’s Vision/Mission/Strategic Priorities by actively participating on internal committees, and supports the development, implementation and maintenance of strategic partnerships, projects, etc;
• Under the supervision of the respective program Dean, develops and implements academic and other strategies, policies and procedures specific to departments and program offerings;
• Provides leadership in the annual and comprehensive program review process (preparation for College Quality Assurance Accreditation Process (CQAAP)) and any external accreditation processes by ensuring programs and course learning outcomes are established, achievable, and congruent with Ministry vocational, professional college, and external accrediting body standards;
• Participates in establishing enrolment targets and projecting student enrolment for academic planning as reflected in the Strategic Enrolment Management & Marketing plan;
• Ensures the retention and success of students and objectives of the programs and courses offered by the departments on the Haileybury Campus are attained;
• Identifies staffing requirements for part-time faculty;
• Maintains a high level of performance through effective recruitment, selection, developing, motivation, evaluation and training of part-time faculty;
• Assigns part time faculty assignments consistent with College policies and procedures, including collaborating with Human Resource Services for the completion of Step Calculations and employee assignments;
• Responsible for financial planning, which includes developing, monitoring, forecasting and directing the budget activity for programs within areas of responsibility, and reporting the activity to the respective program Dean; and
• Ensures collaborative partnership agreements, consortium agreements and articulation agreements with other educational institutions are maintained and the terms and agreements are followed, focused on the direction provided by the respective program Dean.

A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.

What you will need to be considered:

• 4-year Honours Degree in Education, Business, Biological Sciences, Mining Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, or related subject area. Master’s degree in related discipline is preferred;
• Seven (7) years of experience working in a higher education setting or managing human resources and budgets and participating in strategic planning is required. Experience must include progressive work experience leading to a management/leadership capacity working within a team and/or with external partners. Other relevant experience may be considered;
• Ability to use College systems (MIS), as well MS Office Suite software;
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to student success, teaching excellence, quality education; and
• An appreciate for, and the ability to integrate the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Indigenous Education Protocols developed by Colleges and Institutes Canada.

What Northern has to offer:

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Wellness programs;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Tuition assistance;
• Generous vacation and holiday closure;
• Group insurance benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, etc.); and
• Relocation expense reimbursement.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.

As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at  www.northerncollege.ca/careers/