Job Description

Competition Number

P17068

Posting Title

Academic Chair, School of Nursing, School of Health Sciences

Classification

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus

Building

Other Building

Date Posted

11/06/2025

Closing Date

11/27/2025

JIQ #

Start Date

12/01/2025

End Date

Open Until Filled

No

Ongoing

Yes

Category of work

Full Time

Bargaining Unit

Management

Hours of Work

OOS (Typically M-F/core hours)

Salary Range

as per out of scope salary grid.

Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

75 hours per bi-weekly pay period.

Posting Status

Open

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

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Job Duties

Job Duties

General Accountability

The primary role of the Academic Chair is bridging the needs of their program areas within the strategic goals of the School of Nursing. Working with a strong base and knowledge of the post-secondary sector, the chair is responsible for the academic and operations management of assigned programs and ensure programs and services are delivered with a focus on quality education and training delivery. This is achieved by maintaining effective links with business sectors, industry, government, accrediting agencies and other educational institutions as they relate to programming needs. The Academic Chair will lead the program area faculty and staff to student-centered program and teaching excellence.

Nature & Scope

Based in Saskatoon or Regina, the chair reports to the Associate Dean, School of Nursing. The primary responsibilities of the chair include academic leadership, operations management and administration (financial management, people management, facilities, and project planning and execution) and strategic planning. The chair is responsible for leading program staff and faculty in the effective delivery of programs and services. This will include advocating and supporting program areas when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, business sectors, government partners or other educational institutions. This position will be responsible for ensuring the operational requirements for program areas are met and where needed, are secured.



The Academic Chair has a number of direct reports that can include faculty and other employees located across the various Saskatchewan Polytechnic locations and at educational partner sites. The chair will be responsible for all elements of the employee life cycle for faculty and staff in their program areas (staffing, recruitment, selection, orientation, training and development). The

Academic Chair is responsible for monitoring the fiscal resources and recommending efficiencies within the assigned programs. It may be necessary for the academic chair to travel for program and administrative responsibilities. Additional travel may be required provincially and nationally to represent the School of Nursing and Saskatchewan Polytechnic on committees.


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

1. Academic Leadership and Administration

Promotes and ensures teaching excellence to provide a successful learning experience for students. Provide academic leadership to the programs through curriculum development and accreditation cycles with a focus on excellence in service, safety and program delivery. Accountable for academic activity for the program areas including annual and comprehensive program reviews, program renewal, curriculum development and delivery, instructional methods and academic standards. Ensure the quality of academic offerings by monitoring and implementing sound academic policies and procedures. Champion and support an inclusive learning environment. Ensure the accreditation process for academic programs with external organizations is completed. Prepare program areas for program accreditation and involve relevant internal and external stakeholder groups. Lead the administration of Program Advisory Committee(s). Oversee transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment Reviews. Accountable for quality in programs and alignment to Saskatchewan Polytechnic policies, procedures and standards. Accountable for the quality assurance process for extension and brokered programs. Coordinate and ensure standardization and consistent delivery of programs across all locations and delivery methods. Work with internal and external resources to advance opportunities for applied research projects.

2. Resource Allocation

Manage all aspects of the budget requirements for assigned programs. Contribute to preliminary aspects of the budget development process including identification of initial operating and capital requirements, as well as ongoing approval of expenditures in accordance with defined management authorities. Regularly monitor financial performance and recommend budget adjustments for applicable program areas. Recommend innovative solutions to resource challenges using internal and external resources. Identify and recommend external relationships and revenue opportunities that align to program, school and strategic organizational priorities. Coordinate and rationalize use of resources among programs. Accountable for resource allocation of projects and achieving project outcomes.

3. People Management

Lead and manage human resources of program areas through the employee life cycle reflecting the values of Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Foster an organizational environment that encourages personal productivity, job satisfaction and the professional growth of faculty and employees in the program areas, including group and personal development plans. Accountable for embedding and supporting a culture of organizational safety and security. Ensure the faculty assessment process is integrated into program areas for faculty. Guide and mentor faculty and staff, and where needed provide direction and support. Maintain staff performance through effective use of human resources practices and procedures including recruitment, selection, orientation, training, probationary reviews, motivating and assessing program faculty and employees. Establish clear performance standards and goals for direct reports and hold them accountable for meeting standards and goals. Address people management issues, including independent authority to discipline, dismiss and/or terminate where appropriate, applied in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with the collective agreement and Saskatchewan Polytechnic policies. Adhere to the respective collective bargaining agreements and ensure employee standards are applied appropriately. Oversee scheduling, workload, program activity initiatives and instructional hours of faculty to ensure consistency across the division. Promote collaboration and communication within the organization. Cultivate an inclusive work and learning environment.

4. Student Affairs

Accountable for fostering a positive student experience through the student life cycle. Oversee student recruitment strategies that promote academic programs and services to potential students. Ensure student enrolment and orientation strategies are consistent experiences across programs and locations. Accountable for student success strategies. Lead programs to ensure student intakes are maximized, manage attrition and ensure implementation of student success and enrolment management measures. Ensure that concerns regarding student performance and conduct are managed consistently across the program areas and are appropriately addressed. Manage processes for student appeals.

5. Relationship Management

Internal
Represent the school/program on internal committees and teams as assigned by the associate dean. Build and maintain relationships across both academic and administrative divisions, and students.



External
Develop and maintain relationships with external agencies, educational and government organizations, colleges and universities. Represent the program, School and Saskatchewan Polytechnic at relevant business, industry, community and sector functions as required.

6. Strategic Planning

Manages the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives within the programs, aligning with the wider strategic planning in the Schools and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Forecast future trends and year end results and communicate as required to Senior Management. Take action on these trends in conjunction with industry partners, external stakeholders and internal resources. Recommend strategies to ensure strategic planning is aligned to needs of stakeholders and program areas. Manage priorities and strategic initiatives within program areas. Advance the development of grant and other funding opportunities. Collaborate with PH to establishing operational goals for program areas. Anticipate and advocate for the necessary human resource requirements.

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

Candidates will be considered in accordance with the minimum education requirements to support the programs supervised.Master's degree and eligible for registration (active status) with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan. Five years of recent and relevant experience as a registered nurse. Demonstrated leadership experience and skills in relationship and financial management are required. Instructional experience in a post-secondary institution is preferred.

Desired QSA