Northern Lakes College

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Northern Lakes College has the following full time ongoing position available: Chair, Academic Upgrading Reference # NLC-1827 Salary Range: $91,743 to $118,343 per year April 2020 to ongoing Location: Peace River or High Level Qualifications: Bachelor of Education; A completed graduate degree in a directly related field such as Adult Education, Distance Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum, etc. A minimum of three years working in a directly related position; A valid driver’s license; Criminal record check prior to commencement. Suggested Additional Qualifications: Minimum five years of experience in the post-secondary system; Experience working with adult, northern and rural learners and environments; Experience with curriculum development processes and project management. For complete details on this employment opportunity, visit us online at: www.northernlakescollege.ca click on Careers at NLC Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-1827 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 Fax: 780-849-5881 Closing Date: March 16, 2020 Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Position Description: Chair, Academic Upgrading Location: Peace River or High Level Division: Learner Services Major Job Function: The incumbent will work with other Chairs to oversee the supervision, administration and operation of the department (Adult Basic Education and High School programming). This includes supporting, monitoring and evaluating faculty and staff performance including those in outlying campuses as assigned. Subsequently, frequent travel is required. Duties and Responsibilities: The chair is the academic and administrative leader of the department and serves as a representative of the dean. The chair guides and supports faculty and staff in carrying out the mission of teaching and other professional activities. The responsibilities of a chair include the following: Leadership: Act as a role model for collegiality, collaboration, integrity, and professionalism across the organization Academic Leadership in Life Skills, Adult Basic Education, and High School programming Quality assurance Technology integration Provide strategic vision Support College strategic goals in department programming decisions Maintain an hospitable climate Encourage faculty engagement, participation, and collegiality Celebrate success Management Overall operations and performance of the department Personnel management Financial planning, management and reporting Liaison with potential and existing partners external to the college and other departments within the college Manage resources including development, redevelopment, evaluation and maintenance Articulate the goals of the department and the unit, both within and external to the department Create and maintain productive partnership with admissions offices Inform the department of the perspectives and actions of the dean and other administrators that have implications for the department Work with the dean and other colleagues to ensure the department’s goals are consistent with the Institutional Management Agreement. Be receptive to questions, complaints and suggestions from the members of the department, staff and faculty from other areas, and students Work with faculty to develop and implement plans for teaching Develop, monitor, and report on budgets Conduct regular department meetings Establish department committees as needed Represent department interests to the dean Organize and oversee the work of department and program committees as needed Keep faculty members informed of department, program, college, division, and institutional plans and activities Oversee and ensure timely completion of program evaluations Provide periodic feedback and coaching to faculty and staff as needed Periodically visit all program sites to provide ongoing support Contract initiation and management Faculty / Staff Development: Plan, support and provide professional development opportunities Manage the Performance Appraisal Cycle for employees within the unit Listen and communicate effectively with faculty and staff Select and retain outstanding faculty and staff Provide overall leadership and direction to department /program faculty Identify staff and faculty for awards Professional Responsibilities: Continuous learning and improvement in areas of program management, adult and distance education, learning technologies, e-learning and faculty development / supervision Promote College programs and activities Maintain personal professional development Initiate and oversee research projects Student Responsibilities: Maintain open and responsive communication with students as needed Assist with student recruitment, admissions, and retention policies and activities Meet with students and student representatives as needed Participate in the student appeals process Encourage faculty and student interaction Support scholarships and awards and identify students for selection Skills/Knowledge: Leadership skills in: Strategic and operational planning Problem solving, including investigation and analysis Academic expertise and ability to apply: Progressive, sound practices in teaching and learning Online, distance, classroom and blended delivery models Progressive, sound practices in academic leadership Progressive, sound practices in developing engaging curriculum for multiple modes of delivery The use of instructional technologies (synchronous and asynchronous) Management abilities in: Results oriented project management Responsible fiscal management that balances budget and growth Productive performance management that builds team and capacity Progressive human resource management that uses effective delegation, facilitates professional development and optimizes productivity to meet specific timelines Adopting current processes and assisting with the development of new ones Communication skills including: Active listening and accurate interpretation of messages Technical, curriculum, report and proposal writing Oral written and visual communications and presentations Ability to translate complex information into comprehensive and concise objectives Proven ability and skills in: Leading and facilitating teams Leading and building consensus within diverse stakeholder groups Resolving conflict through negotiation and conciliation Strategic and critical thinking Staff and Professional development skills to: Encourage the development of staff and faculty talents and interests Facilitate discussion on department priorities for professional development Plan development activities as required Special knowledge and skills required: Knowledge of adult education principles Knowledge of program planning and development Knowledge of instructional methods used in traditional and distributed delivery Ability to manage projects and direct project teams Ability to solve problems collaboratively and independently Interpersonal and teamwork skills Supervision skills Teaching skills Knowledge of related disciplines Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor of Education; A completed graduate degree in a directly related field such as Adult Education, Distance Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum, etc. A minimum of three years working in a directly related position; A valid driver’s license; Criminal record check prior to commencement. Suggested Additional Qualifications: Minimum five years of experience in the post-secondary system; Experience working with adult, northern and rural learners and environments; Experience with curriculum development processes and project management.

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