Associate Chair Gasfitter Apprenticeship and Pipe Trades Common

**Please note: This is a temporary assignment ending on or before June 30, 2028 with the possibility of extension. This competition is limited to current salaried instructional NASA NAIT staff.**

Reporting directly to the Program Chair and in close collaboration with the Associate Dean of the Mechanical Trades and Technologies Department, the Associate Chair is helping champion the programs and ensure student success through instructional and curriculum excellence.

This is a leadership/supervisory position, which will collaborate to identify and promote instructor learning/development opportunities, perform classroom observations, provide coaching and mentoring, and promote the health and the well-being of staff and students.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Implements best practices related to curriculum management to ensure courses and programs offered are relevant and of the highest quality
- Initiates and supports Program accreditation activities to ensure the Program is compliant with provincial/national accreditation standards and leads the Program in striving for continual quality improvement supporting student success
- Provides instruction to students and fulfills instructional responsibilities
- Mentors, motivates, provides coaching and guidance to instructors to ensure instructor and Program excellence ultimately supporting student success
- Instructor classroom/lab observations to ensure quality learning experience for students.
- Actively participates in activities that relate to student retention, recruitment, and program promotion
- Participates in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of instructional staff dedicated to NAIT’s visions, promises, and values
- Engages with industry, external stakeholders as well as other post-secondary institutions for the purpose of ensuring relevancy of Program-related content and equipment
- Supports the department leadership in scheduling and planning activities
- Recommends staff development opportunities for the instructional staff to the Department Head
- Participates in discussions regarding program instructor workloads and schedules based on instructional expertise supporting student success

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Demonstrate proactive leadership and supervisory/administrative skills
- Demonstrate an ability to work as an effective member of several teams
- Have diverse experience within the program in delivering technical training in an open exit, blended learning environment
- Demonstrate an above average knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products
- Possess knowledge of NAIT administrative policies, academic plan and business plan
- Demonstrate a positive, supportive and effective communication style with staff and students
- Work at a fast pace and handle a variety of tasks and commitments simultaneously
- Manage and organize time effectively
- Commitment to NAIT's mission and philosophy
- Excellent communications, interpersonal and team building skills

**Qualifications**:

- Related certificate, diploma or Journeyperson certification required
- Related and varied industry experience
- Previous leadership/supervisory experience

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 - Leader I - Associate Chair)
- NAIT believes in the learning and development of our employees so that they are equipped to support the achievement of our organizational goals and as such, you may be required to engage in learning opportunities related to the chair/associate chair assignment._
- Appointment to this assignment is for a three-year term with the possibility of a further three-year extension. _
- This assignment 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 14 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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