Associate Chair, Cybersecurity Program

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) Full time

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

Please note: This is a temporary position ending on or before June 30, 2025 with the possibility of extension.

Please note: This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT staff in the School of Applied Sciences and Technology.


The Associate Chair will champion the program and ensure student success through instructional and curriculum excellence. As Program champion, the Associate 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 Associate Chair is also responsible to identify and promote instructor learning/development opportunities, perform teaching observations, provide coaching and mentoring, and promote the health and the well-being of staff and students. The Associate Chair promotes applied research activity within the program through collaboration and participation on related projects.

The successful candidate for this position will possess leadership skills with a proven track record of success with students and co-workers. Being highly collaborative by nature, comfortable in an environment of change and thoroughly invested in process improvement will be critical to success. Relationship building will be a large component of the position; therefore, being respectful, open-minded and supportive will also be key.


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
  • Works closely with school leadership to ensure the timely and effective leadership of the program with a focus on academic staff support and student success.
  • Recommends staff development opportunities for the instructional staff
  • Provides instruction to students and fulfills instructional responsibilities
  • Encourages and promotes research activities 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
  • Leads the Program in striving for continual quality improvement
  • Participates in activities that relate to student recruitment, retention and program promotion
  • Engages in discussions for fair and equitable program instructor workloads and schedules based on instructional expertise
  • Engages with industry, external stakeholders as well as other post-secondary institutions for the purpose of ensuring relevancy of Program related content and equipment

Qualifications:

  • Related diploma required. Degree preferred.
  • Previous leadership/supervisory experience
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: As outlined in the NASA Collective Agreement. (Classification - Instructor Senior, Associate Chair)

The successful candidate will be required to complete orientation and a variety of applicable training for the Associate Chair assignment.

Appointment to this assignment is for a one-year term with the possibility of a further two-year extension.

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.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

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