Academic Program Manager - North York, Canada - Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

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North York, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca
:

Guided by _The Next - A Strategic Plan for Seneca Polytechnic_, we offer a working environment that is innovative, healthy, flexible and encourages risk-taking.

Joining Seneca Polytechnic brings opportunities for professional development and career growth, with supports available for health and wellbeing in all its forms - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - to support the whole person.

Position Summary:

Inter

Campus travel is required.

Responsibilities:

Faculty Support

Administers the processes for recruitment of new FT/adjunct faculty under the supervision of the Chair.
At the beginning of each term, conducts orientation for all new contract faculty, which may include workshops on classroom management, Seneca policies and procedures, and an introduction to the School's critical dates and processes.
Provides leadership to faculty on topics such as classroom management, interpretation of academic policy and other inquiries.
Assists the Chair in daily operational functions.
Provides support to adjunct faculty in delivering curriculum and carrying out projects in the classrooms by determining needs, supervising, and mentoring adjunct faculty.
Performs classroom observation and gives faculty feedback on classroom performance.
Provides ongoing support and feedback, regular evaluation sessions and determines the professional development needs of those being supervised.
Supports the work of the Academic Integrity Committee in the School by organizing, distributing, and tracking academic integrity reports.
Acts as a liaison with faculty to connect them with various college support areas, such as HR, Payroll, Scheduling, Advising, Centre for Teaching and Learning, etc.

Student Support

Consults with staff, faculty and/or students to mitigate and resolve issues and concerns and arrive at formal or informal resolutions.
Acts as a resource for students in the facilitation of issues that cannot be dealt with by faculty or Academic Advisors and advises students concerning means available to address their needs including appropriate counselling services as required.
Chairs Academic Integrity Committees and Student Academic Appeal Committees.

Enrolment/Planning

Responsible for collaborating, organizing, and supporting scholarly activities such as research and interdisciplinary initiatives and other special projects initiated from the Chair's Office as required.
Assisting the Scheduler with adjunct faculty utilization
Working with the Partial Load Registry
Maintaining connections with program areas to inform planning.

Strategic Planning

Works with Faculty members and administrative leaders to discuss long term plans for the School and the Faculty.
In collaboration with the Chair:
Monitors and reports on faculty allocation, resource allocation, and projects
Develops new strategic and operational planning and projects.
Initiates and sustains ongoing, longterm strategic planning processes such as new program development and curriculum review.

Qualifications:

Education

A minimum completed Master's degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Higher Education, or a related field.
TESL is considered an asset.

Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience, providing academic and administrative support/leadership within a postsecondary institution.
Postsecondary teaching experience is preferred.

Skills

Demonstrated leadership ability, with an emphasis on interpersonal, coordination, negotiation, organizational and problemsolving skills.
Effective and efficient verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire faculty.
Ability to maintain confidential information.

Note:

A skills assessment test may be administered during the recruitment process.

Job Details

External Posting Date:

June 14, 2023

External Closing Date:

June 20, 2023

Pay Range:

Payband 11:
$97,083 - $121,353 (

Start Rate:
$97,083 - $109,217)

Hours:
37.5 per week

Work Type:

Hybrid

Shift:

Monday to Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Ideal Start Date:

End Date:

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Note:

Seneca requires copies of educational credentials at the time of an interview.

Confirmation of educational credentials in the form of an official Canadian transcript or an official evaluation of international credentials which determines Canadian equivalency will be required upon hire.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance:

Seneca Polytechnic is Canada's leading polytechnic with over 4000 employees, 45,000 full-time students and 45,000 part-time registrants. With over 55 years since opening its doors for the first time, Seneca Polytechnic is dedicated to getting our students career
- and world-ready