Program Chair, Medical Radiologic Technology

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, 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

NOTE: This is a temporary position ending on or before June with the possibility of extension.

NOTE: This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT staff.

One of Alberta's Top Employers for a 12th consecutive year, NAIT offers a wealth of personal and family health and well-being benefits, training, and development opportunities to support the professional growth of our staff, access to recreational and leisure facilities, a welcoming and inclusive environment unrivaled in engagement and dynamism, and co-workers who are collaborative, respectful and supportive.

The Chair champions the program and ensures 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 teaching 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 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 the program team dedicated to NAIT's visions, promises and values
  • Works closely with the Department Head 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 to the Department Head
  • Provides instruction to students and fulfill instructional responsibilities
  • Encourages and promotes research activities at the Program level
  • Implements best practices related to curriculum management to ensure courses and programs offered are relevant and of the highest quality
  • Leads the program to meet accreditation standards
  • 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 team workloads and schedules
  • Engages with industry, external stakeholders as well as other post-secondary institutions for the purpose of ensuring relevancy of Program related content and equipment
  • Completes the necessary leadership training as recommended
  • Some evenings and weekends may be required

Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
  • Computer skills are essential
  • Strong Oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Initiative to work independently and as part of the team

Qualifications:

  • Related diploma required. Degree preferred
  • Current active license with related regulatory body as required
  • Previous leadership/supervisory experience
  • Valid class 5 drivers license required

Remuneration: As outlined in the NASA Collective Agreement. (Classification - NASA - Leader II)

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

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

At NAIT, people matter.

We're proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 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. NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

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.

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)

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 contact us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at

We thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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