Vice-president, Academic

**About Durham College**:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students in developing career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-op work experiences and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs - including six honours bachelor’s degrees and nine apprenticeship programs - to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300 apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in professional and part-time learning. There are also over 110,500 alumni who represent the college, both locally and around the world.

A forward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and has been recognized as a Top 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times.

DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Reporting directly to the President, the VP, Academic is the senior academic executive of the college who provides leadership and strategic direction to the vision, strategy, policy framework and management of the college’s academic operations. Advancing the college’s Strategic and Academic Plans, and supporting the associated frameworks, the VP, Academic will champion academic excellence and innovation while also integrating college services to achieve the priorities and long-range plans of the institution. The incumbent will support and inspire the development of new programs, adhere to quality initiatives and encourage collaboration and innovative learning opportunities for students and employees. They are accountable for advancing the quality, delivery and attainment of the college’s applied research activities and agenda. The VP, Academic will foster a culture of creativity and evidence-informed practice, leading innovative approaches in programming, including the establishment, development and integration of applied research within programs, as well as expanding alternate and flexible learning opportunities at the college. The incumbent will continue to advance the college’s work focused on Indigeneity and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. They will participate in the overall leadership and management of the college in collaboration as a member of the executive team. The incumbent will work regularly with Ontario Tech University leadership, as well as other post-secondary institutions on academic matters and activities that benefit students.
- Participates in the development and implementation of the college’s Academic Plan and supports and monitors the achievement of the academic objectives within the college’s Strategic Plan.
- Provides leadership and direction for academic programs and services.
- Accountable for the overall quality of the college’s academic programs.
- Responsible for the human, financial and physical resources as they relate to the academic portfolio.
- Advances community and industry partnerships through projects, articulation agreements and program advisory committees.
- Actively participates as a cohesive and collaborative member of the executive team to make resource management decisions and participate in a wide range of operational decisions that affect the college’s current and future effectiveness and financial sustainability.
- As the primary academic resource to the Board of Governors, lead the creation, review and updating of academic programming recommendations to the Board, congruent with accreditation bodies, laws and regulations.
- Fosters excellence across the academic Faculties, departments and programs.
- Promotes and nurtures consistency and collaboration amongst internal and external networks through ongoing communication.
- Accountable for the development and monitoring of the operating and capital budgets for the academic portfolio.
- Innovates in the area of educational technologies that aim to support student learning.
- Enhances the college’s reputation and fosters external relationships with Ministry individuals and provincial bodies regarding programs, curr