Chair, Department of Geography and Environmental

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Toronto Metropolitan University Full time

**Arts, Dept. Geog and Envir Sty**:

- Posted:
- November 15, 2024- Deadline to Apply:
- Wednesday, November 27, 2024

**Responsibilities**:
The duties and responsibilities of Chairs and Directors are laid out in detail in article 26.1.E. of the Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty Association Collective Agreement. Reporting to the Dean and guided by the mission to advance the profile of the Department, the Chair will be a visionary and inclusive leader committed to providing exemplary academic and administrative leadership in the areas of academic programs, students, supporting faculty colleagues, stewardship of human and financial resources and participating actively in the intellectual life of the Department, the Faculty, and the University, through collaboration internally and externally within the community and with other academic institutions and the industry.

The Chair is responsible for providing academic and administrative leadership in respect of (but not limited to) teaching; the development and delivery of the undergraduate and graduate curricula and programs; creating a fair, equitable, inclusive and supportive environment for student learning and engagement; supporting faculty involvement in scholarly, research and creative activity; stewardship of the human and financial resources of the Department; representing the Department in the University; and liaison with the profession and community. The Chair will facilitate a collegial, interactive environment nurturing the best qualities and achievements of all students, faculty and staff. Teaching is a requirement of the position. They will also be responsible for overseeing the implementation of University equity, diversity and inclusion priorities and initiatives within the Department.

**Qualifications**:

- knowledge and skill in academic and administrative leadership;
- experience with university teaching, curriculum development, excellent pedagogical practices and student engagement and related university policies;
- a commitment to building an inclusive and supportive environment for quality student life and engagement;
- proactive support and demonstrated abilities with faculty mentoring and professional development, particularly for pre-tenure faculty and faculty from under-represented communities;
- demonstrated commitment to implementing equity, diversity and inclusion practices and policies in research, teaching, and administration, among colleagues, staff and students.
- ability to promote the Department across the University and within the industry/profession;
- experience in developing strategic partnerships;
- an active scholarship of research or creative activity.

**How to Apply**:

- a curriculum vitae; and a statement outlining a proposed three-year plan, including your vision for the Department that builds on the existing strengths of the programs and what you believe the responsibilities of the Chair will entail and how you can best accomplish them.



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