Academic Chair, Open Studies

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada SAIT Full time

**Academic Services** is focused on supporting SAIT’s schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT’s strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed in their chosen SAIT career program.

**The Opportunity**

Academic Services is focused on creating and supporting services and processes that enable and enrich SAIT’s student experience. Academic Services brings together academic development, delivery, and quality assurance of learning systems. Through a diverse range of flexible programming, Academic Services helps students succeed at SAIT.

**The Role**:

- ** Support SAIT’s Mission - 10%**:

- Integrate a vision, strategy and implementation plan for Open Studies in alignment with SAIT’s 5-year strategic plan
- Intentional Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) focused decision making
- Demonstrate excellent employee leadership, while focusing on skill development and opportunities for advancement
- Collaborate across Academic Services to ensure programming and delivery meet the required needs of learners
- Support program initiatives according to SAIT’s Academic, Education and Strategic plans
- Support SAIT’s Academic Quality Review process
- **
Employee management and development - 20%**:

- Assign teaching loads in alignment with instructor competencies and the collective agreement.
- Collaborate with Employee Services on ensuring efficient hiring and payment of contract faculty
- Recruit, onboard, train, and support new faculty and staff for all delivery modalities
- Provide ongoing guidance and support for new and existing adjunct faculty
- Promote employee engagement and collaboration, and provide opportunities for professional development.
- Review and uphold policies and procedures including the student code of conduct with Instructors as well as SAIT’s Collective Agreements
- **
Student Success - 25%**:

- Work collaboratively with advising teams to ensure a quality student experience
- Champion a student first culture by being available and visible to students, faculty and staff on an ongoing basis
- Create strategies in support of positive student engagement, recruitment, and retention
- Optimize student experience through review and management of student feedback questionnaires and respond to student concerns and issues in a timely manner
- Conduct academic integrity hearings and educate students on best practices
- **
Program Administration** - **25%**:

- Determine courses and number of sections offered based on trends and other forms of data
- Oversee the work of the Program Administrator with regards to development of a yearly tracking sheet and entering courses into the scheduling system
- Collaborate with Academic Services Academic Chairs and career program Academic Chairs to ensure sustainable growth of Open Studies course offerings
- Provide regular updates to our financial support partners on progress towards enrolment targets
- **
Marketing - 20%**:

- Attend Career Fair, SAIT Open houses to market and educate about Open Studies
- Work with Marketing and Communications to ensure accurate information is conveyed to the public
- Along with Advisor, Open Studies, sets up and participates in Orientation and Information sessions etc
- Strategize with Marketing and Communications to create promotional opportunities for Open Studies
- Employ innovative and entrepreneurial skills to facilitate sustainable growth of the Open Studies program

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Master’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent education
- Two years of leadership experience in post-secondary, adult education, service industry, or combination of the three areas (three years is preferred)
- Solid written, spoken, and interpersonal communications skills plus the ability to work well both independently and in teams
- **
Preferred**:

- Teaching experience is considered an asset
- A combination of qualifications and experience may be considered
- Must be available to work some evenings and weekends, on occasion

**Knowledge & Skills**:

- Must possess a service-oriented mindset with exceptional attention to quality and client satisfaction
- Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and time management
- ability to process, synthesize and analyze data to make informed decisions
- Must have a critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
- Demonstrated experience in managing budget and making sustainable business decisions
- Demonstrated leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
- Strong leadership skills, highly empathetic to the feelings of others and ability to provide feedback
- Open and collaborative mindset
- Ability to lead others through change
- Organizational and

  • Academic Chair, Open Studies

    2 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada SAIT Full time

    Academic Services is focused on supporting SAIT's schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT's strategic priorities.Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed in...

  • AMHSP Academic Position for Clinician Scientist and CVC Chair in Cardiovascular Science

    4 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada University of Alberta Full time

    AMHSP Academic Position for Clinician Scientist and CVC Chair in Cardiovascular ScienceUniversity of AlbertaThe University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level for a clinician-scientist.The...

  • Casual Instructor – Communication Studies

    1 week ago

    Calgary, Canada SAIT Full time

    Academic Services is focused on supporting SAIT’s schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT’s strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners...

  • Casual Instructor

    1 week ago

    Calgary, Canada SAIT Polytechnic Full time

    Academic Services is focused on supporting SAIT's schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT's strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed...

  • Program Administrator

    3 weeks ago

    Calgary, Canada SAIT Full time

    **Academic Services** is focused on supporting SAIT’s schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT’s strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners...

  • Program Administrator

    3 weeks ago

    Calgary, Canada SAIT Polytechnic Full time

    Academic Services is focused on supporting SAIT's schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT's strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed...

  • Canada Research Chair

    2 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada University of Calgary Full time

    Canada Research Chair (Tier I) in Evidence-Informed Health Policy Department of Community Health Sciences Cumming School of Medicine We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6). The...

  • Canada Research Chair

    4 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada University of Calgary Full time

    The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is seeking applicants for a Tier II NSERC Canada Research Chair in "Microbiomes of Livestock/Large Animals". The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) and will be nominated as a CRC Tier II with an anticipated start date of January 6, 2025, or...

  • Canada Research Chair

    2 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada University of Calgary - HR Full time

    The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is seeking applicants for a Tier II NSERC Canada Research Chair in "Microbiomes of Livestock/Large Animals". The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) and will be nominated as a CRC Tier II with an anticipated start date of January 6, 2025, or...

  • Canada Research Chair

    2 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada University of Calgary Full time

    The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is seeking applicants for a Tier II NSERC Canada Research Chair in "Microbiomes of Livestock/Large Animals" . The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) and will be nominated as a CRC Tier II with an anticipated start date of January 6,...

  • Canada Research Chair

    4 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada University of Calgary - HR Full time

    The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is seeking applicants for a Tier II NSERC Canada Research Chair in "Microbiomes of Livestock/Large Animals". The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) and will be nominated as a CRC Tier II with an anticipated start date of January 6, 2025, or...

  • Academic Chair, Health and Public Safety

    4 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada SAIT Polytechnic Full time

    The School of Health and Public Safety at SAIT prepares students for a dynamic career in the health care sector. We offer specialized training in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, professional assistant programs, information management, and training for wellness professionals. Our programs are hands on, with students and instructors immersed in living...

  • Academic Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Calgary, Canada Mount Royal University Full time

    **Job Description**: **About MRU**: Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than...

  • Canada Research Chair

    2 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada University of Calgary - HR Full time

    The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is seeking applicants for a Tier II NSERC Canada Research Chair in "Microbiomes of Livestock/Large Animals" . This position is an exciting opportunity for an emerging leader in the area of Microbiomes of Livestock/Large Animals to build a research program and contribute to our strategic research...

  • Ralph Klein Chair in Communication Studies

    4 weeks ago

    Calgary, Canada Mount Royal University Full time

    About the Role We invite applications for a three-year, term-certain position with the rank determined based on the successful candidate's experience and qualification (either Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), which will commence on August 15, 2024, subject to final budgetary approvals. This is an endowed chair position serving the School of...

  • Academic Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Calgary, Canada Mount Royal University Full time

    **Job Description**: **About MRU**: Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than...

  • Canada Research Chair

    2 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

    Position DescriptionQualifications include an MD/PhD, completed residency training in gastroenterology, infectious diseases or relevant internal medicine subspecialty, and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. A deep knowledge and skills in microbial therapeutics such as fecal microbial transplants and significant...

  • Canada Research Chair

    2 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada University of Calgary Full time

    Description The Department of Economics at the University of Calgary invites applications for a position of Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Environmental Policy and Sustainability . The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate professor (with tenure) and will be nominated as a CRC...

  • Canada Research Chair

    4 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada University of Calgary - HR Full time

    The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science and the O'Brien Institute for Public Health in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary (UofC) in Alberta, Canada, are seeking applicants for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Data Integration and Information Visualization in Digital Health. The successful candidate will...

  • Canada Research Chair

    2 weeks ago

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada University of Calgary - HR Full time

    The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science and the O'Brien Institute for Public Health in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary (UofC) in Alberta, Canada, are seeking applicants for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Data Integration and Information Visualization in Digital Health. The successful candidate will...