Chair, Creative - Winnipeg, Canada - Red River College Polytechnic

Red River College Polytechnic

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Description

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Chair, Creative & Digital Industries (Term Full-Time)
School of Continuing Education

POSITION TYPE:
Full-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated June 10, 2024 up to December 20, 2024 )

SALARY:
$91,215- $118,604 per annum

POSITION LOCATION:
Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

DUTIES

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Chair provides strategic leadership, direction and day-to-day management of academic courses and programs within the Creative & Digital Industries portfolio in the School of Continuing Education.

Programs include but are not limited to Professional Photography, Residential Decorating, & Graphic Communications along with other courses that meet the needs of the creative and digital arts industries in Manitoba.

The Chair supports the goals of the Polytech's strategic and academic plans and implements operational plans for their department.

This includes leading change; providing leadership for program quality; managing financial and other resources; recruiting, evaluating, and supporting faculty and staff.

The Chair ensures students receive the advice and support necessary for success. The Chair develops and nurtures effective contacts with industry, the community and other College departments.

The Chair is responsible for the overall success of their academic department as measured by students, their success and industry satisfaction.

The Chair will identify opportunities for incremental or new program growth through industry partnerships and labour market assessments.

The Chair promotes a collaborative, inclusive environment conducive to teaching excellence and is committed to Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion which is evident in all aspects of their leadership style, decisions, and interactions with others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A graduate degree in Communication, Fine Arts, or Digital Arts & Design or a combination of education and recent, relevant experience may be considered
Significant industry experience in Communication, Fine Arts or Digital Arts & Design
Experience with budgeting and financial management
Adaptive in thinking to develop and implement academic programs and academic courses with a studentcentered approach to learning, and for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience facilitating large group discussions
An innovative, collaborative leadership style with experience building and sustaining teams, strength in delivering results, handling complexity, thinking globally, and building a respectful workplace culture
Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple stakeholders
Experience recruiting, developing, and mentoring diverse faculty and staff to achieve their full potential
Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, antiracism, social justice, diversity, and creating inclusive communities
Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Masters or graduate degree in a related field
Specialized training in adult education/certificate in adult education or postgraduate certificate
Teaching for Learning in Applied Education
Experience with external program accreditation processes
Experience working in a postsecondary environment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
This position may be required to travel
May be required to work at various RRC Polytech campuses

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg's clean drinking water.

In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.