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Program Chair, BADP

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Edmonton, Canada Norquest College Full time

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FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ENVIRONMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to finding ways forward to join the Faculty of Business, Environment and Technology as a Program Chair, BADP (Business Administration Diploma Program).

As per our strategic plan, NorQuest 2030: We are who we include, we will unite NorQuest with the communities we aim to serve. We will accomplish this goal, in part, by continuing to deliver workforce-relevant education. The Program Chair is expected to play a key role in supporting this goal by implementing Reimagine Higher Education initiatives.

The principal role of the Program Chair is to provide academic leadership and oversight to promote and grow the Business Administration Diploma Program offered by NorQuest and provide leadership in the following three areas:

  • Learner Experience and Success
  • Coaching and Development of Academic Staff and Faculty
  • Program Quality Assurance

The role of the Program Chair (PC) is a complex and challenging role. The Program Chair is an instructor who will teach in the program as required (maximum 50%) and will have administrative responsibilities as outlined in the NorQuest College Faculty Association (NCFA) collective agreement.

The PC is accountable to support learner success by making decisions following applicable academic policies and procedures. They support learner engagement activities like orientation and other engagement activities.

The PC coaches and supports all academic staff in the program to improve program quality, faculty skills and development goals. They support instructor onboarding, conduct classroom observations, and provide feedback to instructors to ensure that an effective learning environment is maintained through innovation, creativity and teaching excellence. The PC is also accountable for assigning teaching workload, scheduling for instructors, and for supporting the Faculty Evaluation and Development (FED) process.

The Program Chair is accountable for the program curriculum update and quality assurance of the curriculum. Collaborating with Institute of Teaching, Learning and Technology (ITLT), other Program Chairs and program instructors, they formulate strategies and processes to ensure up to date knowledge and current business practices and trends in the business field are included in the curriculum on a regular basis.

Anticipated Start Date: The anticipated start date of this position is July 1, 2024. A transition plan will be created for the successful candidate to ease into the position and completing the current teaching responsibilities if applicable.

The term for Program Chair will be three years. The Program Chair reports to Academic Program Manager, Business Programs.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Faculty Support and Development

  • Recruiting and orienting faculty and staff
  • Monitoring faculty and staff development and provide thoughtful feedback on improving teaching in the classroom
  • Consulting with faculty in their assignment of educational activities and service work
  • Promoting professional development of faculty and staff through FED process

Departmental and College Planning

  • Promoting the benefits of and advocating for the needs of the program
  • Participating in the development of operational and financial plans

Student Success

  • Promoting and supporting sound adult educational strategies
  • Developing program admission criteria
  • Monitoring overall student academic performance
  • Mediating instructor concerns as appropriate
  • Resolving academic issues, such as student appeals, as appropriate

Curriculum Maintenance and Development

  • Leading program reviews and accreditation requirements
  • Ensuring that programming is relevant, current and sustainable
  • Coordinating the development and delivery of courses and programs
  • Monitoring course evaluations

Internal and External Liaison

  • Participating in timely and accurate communication with key stakeholders
  • Contributing to the development and maintenance of program advisory committees, as required
  • Coordinating expertise representation for external committees and taskforces

Educational Activities

  • Promoting and participating in teaching excellence
    • Facilitating learning
    • Advocating for learners
    • Using teaching and learning strategies
    • Developing curriculum
    • Evaluating
    • Pursuing applied research or professional scholarly activities
  • Special Projects as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • Undergraduate degree with relevant work experience; Masters degree in Business or Education is an asset
  • Minimum three years of teaching and curriculum development experience in post-secondary environment, preferably in the following areas of business
      • Accounting
      • Personal Financial Planning
      • Leadership and Management
      • Human Resources Management
      • Change Management, Sustainable Business Practices
  • Professional designations such as CPHR, or CPA is an asset
  • Experience instructing in an adult education environment is required.
  • Previous academic activities should include but are not limited to:
    • Facilitating learning
    • Advocating for learners
    • Using teaching and learning strategies
    • Developing curriculum
    • Evaluating
    • Pursuing applied research or professional scholarly activities
    • Experience with post-secondary processes and procedures is desirable.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

  • Proven leadership skills
  • Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to design and deliver course material that incorporates appropriate objectives, assessments and outcomes
  • Ability to apply sound student engagement techniques that are responsive to diverse learner needs
  • Working knowledge of technology applications including educational technologies
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability

SALARY: Chairs are paid based on the Faculty grid with a stipend to reflect the additional administrative and supervisory responsibilities. This amount is determined based on the amount, complexity, and scope of additional responsibilities.

This is a Faculty role, and the pay range is quite large, check out the Faculty Collective Agreement Appendix A to better understand how pay is determined.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

ACCESSIBILITY: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

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