Job Description

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Reporting directly to the Associate Dean Construction Trades and Technologies, the Chair will act as the program champion to ensure student success through instructional and curriculum excellence. The Chair is the lead for the cluster of programs. They are directly accountable to the Associate Dean for program quality, growth, and oversight of instructors.
As a program champion, the Chair is considered content expert and are responsible for supporting program development and growth; high caliber relevant curriculum; industry liaison; program promotional activities and identifying and recommending revenue generation opportunities. Striving for academic excellence, the Chair is also responsible to promote instructor learning and development opportunities, perform classroom observations, provide coaching and mentoring, and promoting the health and well-being of staff and students. They are the primary decision-maker on program planning, direction, and recommendations to the Associate Dean.
The successful candidate for this assignment will be an experienced supervisor/leader with a proven track record of success. A steadfast commitment to student success is required in this role all the while honoring our core values of respect, creativity, collaboration, accountability, and celebration.
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 Associate Dean
• Participates in discussions regarding program instructor workloads and schedules based on instructional expertise supporting student success
• Provides Program level expertise by participating in specific committees
• Collaborates with Associate Dean in implementing principles and strategies for consistency and accountability across the Department
• Provides Program-specific guidance to students in collaboration with other advising supports
• Recommends program capital and operating budget requests as well as maintenance, servicing and repair of equipment under the Program's control to ensure a healthy and safe working and learning environment

Qualifications:

• Graduate or Undergraduate degree in related field (Architecture, Geomatics Engineering, Survey Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related area), or
• Diploma in Construction Engineering or Architectural Technology or Geomatics Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized Technical Institute is required
• A related Master's or Undergraduate Degree would be an asset
• Eligibility for registration with APEGA, ASET or AAA is an asset
• Several years of related industry experience.
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience
• The successful candidate will be required to complete orientation and encouraged to complete a variety of HR related training for the Chair assignment.

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 - Instructor Supervisor, 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 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.
NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our . We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at .
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