Sessional Human Services Program Chair

7 days ago

Courtenay BC, Comox Valley Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada North Island College Full-time

Support Human Services operations as a 40% sessional Chair in Comox Valley/Port Alberni, combining teaching functions with administrative leadership.

North Island College's Interim Department Chair works with the Dean and Human Services faculty and staff on daily department operations. The faculty role includes collegial leadership, educational planning, outreach, and support for College and department objectives. The successful candidate provides work leadership while managerial decisions remain with the Dean.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform regular teaching functions within the department
  • Supervise CUPE members when required
  • Recommend vacations and short-term leaves to the Dean
  • Ensure departmental participation in selection processes
  • Participate in program-area policy and planning

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to provide educational leadership
  • Collaborative approach to change management
  • Experience or interest in post-secondary program evaluation
  • Knowledge or interest in human resource practices

Use teaching experience, collegial leadership, and operational judgment to guide North Island College's Human Services department.