Chair, Industrial Design

**NOTE***:THIS APPOINTMENT IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT OCAD U FACULTY MEMBERS WITH TENURE-TRACK OR TENURED STATUS.**

**CHAIR, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN**

**FACULTY OF DESIGN**

**SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide academic leadership in designated program areas and support the implementation of the Academic Plan and strategic priorities of the University, including the Diversity & Equity Action Plan
- Work closely with Associate Dean, Academic Affairs on the development of recruitment and retention strategy for designated programs, including the monitoring of enrolment projections/targets and the establishment of admissions team and criteria
- Convene and Chair meetings with faculty and curriculum leaders to lead the review, development and implementation of new and revised curriculum, as well as propose curricular and program changes to the Curriculum and Innovation Committee of Faculty (CICOF)
- Participate in undergraduate program reviews and in the preparation and implementation of the review’s recommendations in compliance with the OCAD U Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP)
- Provide input in planning and preparation of the Faculty annual operating budget in consultation with the Director, Academic Relations, as well as oversee the accounts and provide periodic reports to the Dean regarding fiscal matters of the Industrial Design program
- Contribute to a collaborative environment and initiatives across faculties
- Maintain an active scholarly research record and professional practice within the field of Industrial Design
- Provide service to the Faculty and University-wide governance system, as well as participate in building the University community and promoting the quality of student life and University culture

**Academic Staffing and Planning**:

- In conjunction with the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and the Manager, Faculty of Design Office & Academic Budget Officer, ensure business continuity by developing annual course scheduling and faculty assignments in Industrial Design Program
- Oversee the work of curriculum leaders and faculty working on special projects and initiatives
- Participate in the hiring of Tenure-Track, Continuing, Contractually Limited Term (CLTA) and Teaching-Intensive Stream faculty (TIS)
- In consultation with the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, provide input in faculty performance reviews and interviews
- Oversee the review of faculty course outlines

**Outreach and Fundraising**:

- Act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the Industrial Design Program, and work with the Dean and Associate Dean on fundraising initiatives and creative leadership projects
- Provide stewardship and continuity for the existing relationships with donors and external partners/projects

**Communication and Representation**:

- Work with the Dean, Associate Dean and other Chairs to communicate and consult regularly with students and faculty regarding matters pertaining to the designated programs and the Faculty as a whole
- Hold regular faculty and student office hours and provide monthly reports to the Dean
- Liaise with various University offices and stakeholders and participate in academic committees and University governance
- In consultation with the Office Manager, assign and oversee the work of the Program Assistant and provide input in their annual performance reviews and setting of annual objectives
- In conjunction with the Associate Dean, other Chairs, Studio Management, Information Technology (IT) Services, and Facilities, support the management of facilities and allocation of resources and address issues arising from studio, computer and classroom facilities and ensure Health and Safety

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Must hold a tenure-track or tenured appointment with OCAD University
- Must hold experience and possess an understanding of Industrial Design as well as familiarity with its professional community, an MDes or PhD or equivalent degree would be considered an asset.
- A minimum of three years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level with an excellent record of professional activity in the various Industrial Design disciplines, as well as an affinity for cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration
- A solid theoretical/conceptual understanding and/or lived experienced of racialized and/or Indigenous epistemologies in Industrial Design
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational abilities
- An excellent record of projects, publications, and/or exhibitions at the national and international level
- Familiarity with the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
- Understanding of OCAD U Strategic and Academic Plans
- Experience proactively advancing decolonization, Indigenization, diversity and equity in curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and creative/professional activities
- Demonstrated academic leadership, collegiality, conflict resolution skills, sensitivity to the needs to students and the ability to take initiative

**TERMS OF