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    Academic Chair, Welding - Calgary, Canada - SAIT

    SAIT
    SAIT Calgary, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    The School of Manufacturing & Automation at SAIT offers an exciting and diverse program for the Trade of Welding. Our career programs position graduates for success by providing learning experiences that are relevant, skills-oriented, and applied in the real world.Reporting to the Dean and Associate Dean, the Academic Chair will lead a portfolio of educational programs within the school. You will oversee the development and delivery of curriculum to adult learners, and nurture relationships with industry partners to ensure high quality, relevant curriculum. Additionally, you will propel continuous improvement activities and entrepreneurial thinking to establish the school as the premiere educational institution in Alberta.Look forward to collaborating on school and institutional initiatives connected to SAIT's Strategic Plan and Education Plan, in the areas of student success, employee engagement, and innovation in applied education and partnerships.

    The Role

  • Enhance curriculum using input from industry partners and best practices from other post-secondary schools to deliver high-quality education
  • Lead efforts to establish the school as a recognized center of excellence in the Welding Trades
  • Build relationships with established enterprises across multiple industries to understand current and expected future skill needs for workers
  • Contribute to industry conferences, workshops, and networking sessions to promote the school as a knowledge leader
  • Act as an ambassador for SAIT, the School, its students, and alumni in the community
  • Grow opportunities for students to participate in work-integrated learning with industry partners or through entrepreneurial ventures
  • Direct initiatives in the school that streamline operations and implement unique educational experience
  • Oversee faculty and coach them to achieve performance excellence
  • Set strategic objectives and direction to support the achievement of short, medium and long term goals
  • Resource management, scheduling and recommendations for growth based on market demand to ensure an effective learning environment for learners
  • Foster the development of a strong faculty team
  • Lead the development of program strategic plan in the area that addresses quality
  • Support and promote initiatives that enhance learner success and retention in the programs, such as active learning, technology-enabled learning, online or blended delivery, etc.
  • Support and participate in projects and action research initiatives with faculty, focused on Teaching Excellence and the integration of technology into instructional practice
  • Set and meet budget objectives associated with area operation

    • Qualifications

  • 3-5 years trades related industry experience
  • Graduate degree in a management, education, or welding related discipline is preferred
  • Leadership experience in a relevant business or industry with a broad understanding of current and emerging trends in the Welding Industry would be considered an asset
  • Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

    • Knowledge & Skills

  • Financial and business acumen with experience leading change in a large organization
  • Exceptional product management skills from developing, launching, and continuously improving successful products
  • Experience in curriculum development and delivery, or in a faculty/managerial role at a post-secondary institute ideal
  • Possess an entrepreneurial mindset with comfort taking risks and identifying new opportunities
  • Ability to effectively coach and support employees
  • Ability to positively influence and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Project management experience and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written
  • Strong leadership capabilities and supervisory experience
    • Job Classification : ACADEMIC CHAIR - M1110 Hours per week : hours Salary Range : $120, - $128,361 Posting end date : June 7, 2024View a summary of our for salaried employees as one of Alberta's Top Employers, including health & dental care, pension plan, vacation & special leave and flexible work options at our beautiful inner-city campus.
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