Chair, Management Program - Edmonton, Canada - NAIT

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NOTE:
This is a temporary assignment with the possibility of extension. This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT NASA staff within the JR Shaw School of Business._
NAIT is a leader in polytechnic business education as one of the largest business schools in Western Canada.

Educating more than 6,000 students, the JR Shaw School of Business is essential to business in Alberta, Canada and beyond.

Our graduates are highly sought after as leaders in creating economic, social and environmental value.

The JR Shaw School of Business harnesses the power of a polytechnic education approach by providing relevant, multi-disciplinary business education integrated with industry partnerships and technology.

We offer a range of credentials from certificates, diplomas and post-diploma certificates to baccalaureate degrees that are fully recognized by professional industry bodies and post-secondary partners alike.


Reporting to the Associate Dean, Academic the Chair will champion the program and ensure student success through instructional and curriculum excellence.

As Program champion, the Chair is considered a content expert and is responsible to support program development and growth; high quality and relevant curriculum; industry liaison; program promotional activities and identifying and recommending revenue generation opportunities.

Striving for academic excellence, the Chair is also responsible to identify and promote instructor learning/development opportunities, perform classroom observations, provide coaching and mentoring, and promote the health and the well-being of staff and students.

The Chair promotes applied research activity within the program through collaboration and participation on related projects. The Chair is an integral part of the JRSSB Leadership Team.


Being highly collaborative by nature, comfortable in an environment of change and thoroughly invested in process improvement will be critical to success in this position.

Relationship building will be a large component of the position; therefore, being respectful, open-minded and supportive will also be key.

Enrollment and completion of CAP (Championing Academic Practices) is mandatory.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Mentors, motivates, coaches and provides guidance to instructors to ensure instructor excellence within the program.
  • Participates in the recruitment, selection and orientation of instructors dedicated to NAIT's visions, promises and values.
  • Recommends staff development opportunities for the instructional staff to the Department Head.
  • Provides instruction to students and fulfill instructional responsibilities.
  • Encourages and promotes scholarly activity at the program instructional level.
  • Implements best practices related to curriculum management to ensure courses and programs offered are relevant and of the highest quality.
  • Initiates and supports program accreditation activities to ensure the program is compliant with provincial/national accreditation standards and leads the program in striving for continual quality improvement.
  • Participates in activities that relate to student recruitment, retention and program promotion.
  • Collaborates with the Department Head to manage program instructor workloads and schedules based on instructional expertise and operational needs.
  • Collaborates with the Associate Dean Industry Engagement to engage with industry and external stakeholders, as well as other postsecondary institutions, for the purpose of ensuring program relevancy.

Qualifications

  • Related Master's degree
  • Leadership experience

Remuneration:
As outlined in the NASA Collective Agreement

Classification - Instructor Supervisor, Chair

  • Appointment to this assignment is for a threeyear term with the possibility of a further threeyear extension. _
  • This position is covered by the NASA (NAIT Academic Staff Association) Collective Agreement._

About NAIT
At NAIT, people matter.

We're proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 11 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.


At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners.

The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.


What we offer
We've created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time,
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