Chair, Combined Laboratory

3 months ago

Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**Please note: This is a temporary position ending on or before June 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension.**

**Please note: This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT staff.**

The Chair champions the program and ensures student success through instructional and curriculum excellence. As Program champion, the Chair is considered a content expert and is responsible to support program development and growth; high quality and relevant curriculum; industry liaison; program 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 teaching observations, provide coaching and mentoring, and promote the health and the well-being of staff and students. The Chair promotes applied research activity within the program through collaboration and participation on related projects.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Mentor, motivate, coach and provide guidance to instructors to ensure instructor excellence within the Program
- Participate in the recruitment, selection and orientation of the program team dedicated to NAIT’s vision, promises and values
- Work closely with the Associate Dean to ensure the timely and effective leadership of the program with a focus on staff support and student success
- Recommend staff development opportunities for the instructional staff to the Associate Dean
- Provide instruction to students and fulfill instructional responsibilities
- Encourage and promote research activities at the Program instructional level
- Implement best practices related to curriculum management to ensure courses and programs offered are relevant and of the highest quality
- Lead the Program in striving for continual quality improvement
- Participate in activities that relate to student recruitment, retention and program promotion
- Engage in discussions for fair and equitable program team workloads and schedules
- Engage with industry, external stakeholders as well as other post-secondary institutions for the purpose of ensuring relevancy of Program related content and equipment
- Complete the necessary leadership training as recommended
- Some evenings and weekends may be required

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Excellent team building skills
- Computer skills are essential
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Initiative to work independently and as part of a team

**Qualifications**:

- Related diploma required. Degree preferred.
- Current active license with related regulatory body as required
- Previous leadership/supervisory experience
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license required

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

**Remuneration**:As outlined in the NASA Collective Agreement.

(Classification - Instructor Supervisor, Chair)
- 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**

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

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