Overview
Reporting directly to the Department Head of Manufacturing, Fabrication and Maintenance department, and in close collaboration with the Associate Dean Academic, the Chair will act as the program champion to ensure student success through instructional and curriculum excellence. As a program champion, the Chair is considered a content expert and is responsible for supporting program development and growth; high caliber relevant curriculum; industry liaison; program promotional activities and identifying and recommending revenue generation opportunities. Striving for academic excellence, the Chair is also responsible to promote instructor learning and development opportunities, perform classroom observations, provide coaching and mentoring, and promoting the health and well-being of staff and students.
The successful candidate for this assignment will be an experienced supervisor/leader with a proven track record of success. A steadfast commitment to student success is required in this role all the while honoring our core values of respect, creativity, collaboration, accountability, and celebration.
Key Responsibilities:
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 supporting student success
Provides instruction to students and fulfills instructional responsibilities
Mentors, motivates, provides coaching and guidance to instructors to ensure instructor and Program excellence ultimately supporting student success
Instructor classroom/lab observations to ensure quality learning experience for students.
Actively participates in activities that relate to student retention, recruitment, and program promotion
Participates in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of instructional staff dedicated to NAIT’s visions, promises, and values
Engages with industry, external stakeholders as well as other post-secondary institutions for the purpose of ensuring relevancy of Program-related content and equipment
Supports the department leadership in scheduling and planning activities.
Recommends staff development opportunities for the instructional staff to the Department Head
Participates in discussions regarding program instructor workloads and schedules based on instructional expertise supporting student success
Qualifications:
Ironworker journeyperson certification is required
Previous leadership/supervisory experience
The successful candidate will be required to complete orientation and encouraged to complete a variety of HR related training for the Chair assignment.
Remuneration: As outlined in the NASA Collective Agreement. (Classification – Instructor Supervisor, Chair)
This position is covered by the NASA (NAIT Academic Staff Association) Collective Agreement.
Please submit a resume and Cover Letter to be considered for this opportunity. Apply online today at nait.ca/careers
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, working off-site, or a combination of the two.
Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.
Health and safety
NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.
Additional requirements
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.
Accommodations
NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to advise if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at careers@nait.ca.
We thank you for your application however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.