Chair of Justice Studies

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Humber College Full time
Job Summary

The University of Guelph-Humber is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Chair of Justice Studies. This is a full-time administrative position that will play a key role in leading and managing the academic and administrative affairs of the Justice Studies program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of a vision for the Justice Studies program that ensures relevancy, competitiveness, and currency in the field of study and industry needs are met.
  • Be accountable for the overall operational planning and management of the program, including course planning, instructor appointments, and academic rules and regulations.
  • Lead the curriculum development and revision process, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure relevancy and currency of the program content.
  • Participate in University committees as required, such as the Academic Management and Programs Committee and the Vice-Provost Council.
  • Lead the processes related to cyclical evaluation of the program and external registration requirements.
  • Be responsible for initiatives that support student engagement and success, and contribute to resolving complex student matters.
Academic Rules and Regulations
  • Interpret and apply academic rules and regulations, University of Guelph, and Humber College policies and procedures.
  • Communicate academic rules and regulations to faculty and instructors as required.
  • Approve final grade submissions from all instructors each semester.
  • Assess and approve program-related requests according to academic rules and regulations.
Academic and Scholarly Excellence
  • Lead and participate in academic and university initiatives and events to achieve program and University priorities and goals.
  • Teach within their discipline expertise as per the Office of the Vice-Provost-established semester guidelines.
  • Engage in other assigned academic-related activities, such as study abroad, independent study, thesis, and placement, as per the Office of the Vice-Provost-established semester guidelines.
  • Participate in scholarship through professional activities and creative contributions that advance the field of study and foster an enhanced profile and positive reputation of the program and university.
  • Participate in research or scholarly activities in the discipline and produce work that advances the field of study and fosters an enhanced profile and positive reputation of the program and university.
  • Mentor students throughout the program.
Human Resources and Resource Management
  • Hire and manage employees that support the operations of the program.
  • Hire and manage part-time student/work-study employees within the program for general positions and/or specific program initiatives.
  • Lead annual performance reviews for direct reports and provide formative feedback routinely.
  • Oversee and contribute to faculty/instructor hiring.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding and adherence to the practices, policies, procedures, and collective agreements for the University of Guelph and Humber College.
Managing Financial Operations of the Program
  • Prepare annual operating budget in collaboration with the Finance team at the University of Guelph-Humber.
  • Be accountable for the management of the operating budget, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining records to ensure expenditures do not exceed available funds.
  • Monitor course and overall program enrollments per semester.
Qualifications
  • A master's degree in Justice Studies or a closely related field.
  • Industry or professional work experience specifically related to the field.
Experience and Skills
  • 5-9 years of extensive postsecondary experience (e.g., teaching, scholarly work, coordination, administration).
  • Demonstrated administrative capability.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, manage complexity, lead through ambiguity, value, appreciate, and respect different perspectives and cultures, make thoughtful and informed decisions, and lead through continuous change.
  • Exceptional oral and written skills.


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