Chair, Mathematics Department

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**NOTE: This is a temporary assignment for 3 years with the possibility of extension. **This competition is limited to current salaried NASA staff within the School of Applied Sciences and Technology**

Reporting to the Department Head, Natural Sciences and Academic Studies, the Chair will champion the department and ensure student success through instructional and curriculum excellence. As program and department champion, the Chair is considered a content expert and is responsible to support program development and growth; high quality and relevant curriculum; industry liaison; school 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 classroom observations, provide coaching and mentoring, and promote the health and the well-being of staff and students.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Mentors, motivates, coaches and provides guidance to instructors to ensure instructor excellence within the department and programs
- Participates in the recruitment, selection and orientation of instructors dedicated to NAIT’s visions, promises and values
- Recommends staff development opportunities for the instructional staff to the Department Head
- Provides instruction to students and fulfill instructional responsibilities
- Implements best practices related to curriculum management to ensure courses and programs offered are relevant and of the highest quality
- Supports program accreditation activities to ensure it is compliant with provincial/national accreditation standards and 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

**Qualifications**:

- Degree in Math, Engineering, or related Master’s Degree is preferred
- Previous leadership/supervisory experience
- Equivalencies will be considered.

**Remuneration**_: _As outlined in the NASA Collective Agreement. (Classification - Instructor Supervisor, Chair)
- Appointment to this assignment is for a three-year term with the possibility of a further three-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**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 12 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.

**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.

**Health and safety**

NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

**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



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