Job Description

About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is Calgarys college with local impact and global reach, serving more than 15,000 students. We launch our students by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality, future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare, technology, business, entertainment arts, social services, and more, contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning, upskilling, and reskilling. Proud to be named one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges, our applied research focuses on health and educational technology, and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus, Calgarys first esports arena, and the Bears varsity team, Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at bowvalleycollege.ca.Note: This is a 3-year position, open only to current full-time Faculty in the School of Community Studies.The position will alternate between the Calgary and Okotoks campuses, based on operational needs.Position Summary
The Program Chair develops, plans, implements, and administers goals and objectives related to the assigned program(s) including quality course and program curriculum planning and reports directly to the Associate Dean.The Program Chair works in consultation with the Associate Dean and other faculty to ensure academic excellence and learner success within the context of the Bow Valley College strategic plan.The Program Chair helps to ensure effective communication and coordination between the activities of the Schools and programs, and with internal college stakeholders and external bodies as relevant. The Program Chair provides operational and academic leadership support to the programs, faculty, and learners in consultation with the Associate Dean.Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Promotes a positive team environment by developing strong relationships, providing guidance, and encouraging connection and collaboration within the program, department, and College.
• Provides program consultation, mentoring, and/ or coaching and support to faculty and staff as needed and motivates faculty and staff to achieve school/department goals.
• Conducts regular program meetings to maintain appropriate communication flow regarding learner issues, teaching and learning, curriculum development, and program maintenance.
• In collaboration with Associate Dean, contributes to program maintenance, development, and evaluation.
• In consultation with Associate Dean and faculty, addresses curriculum issues, incorporates curriculum changes and feedback, and prepares responses to program review processes.
• Participates in program accreditation, program reviews, certifications, and licensure procedures as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Associate Dean in managing learner issues and navigating the learner appeals process.
• Works with learners to ensure all required paperwork is completed (i.e., funding, mid and end of semester, etc.).
• Meets with faculty to assist in the development of individual or group support plans for learners, as needed.
• Ensures that regular ongoing assessment of all courses is current and is in accordance with best practice and program reviews and any program evaluations for external accreditation or approval processes are met.
• Promotes a sound approach to program planning, curriculum design and delivery, and pedagogy/andragogy in keeping with accepted principles of adult teaching and learning.
• Contributes to developing program and course learning outcomes that are achievable and measurable.
• Reviews course schedules to ensure consistency with program requirements and refers inconsistencies to the Associate Dean.
• Maintains an awareness of industry/sector trends which may impact curriculum and makes recommendations for implementation into existing courses/programs.
• Promotes Collaboration with Internal and External Stakeholders and Promotes the Program and Bow Valley College.
• Promotes and Supports Applied Research.
• Models Professionalism and Life-Long Learning.
• Provides Quality Instruction In Courses as Assigned.

Required qualifications:

• Masters degree in a related field.
• Registered Social Worker with Alberta College of Social Workers.
• Five years experience in a post-secondary environment, with experience both in teaching and preferably academic program leadership; experience in the area of applied research would be considered an asset.
• A commitment to learner-centred learning and outcomes-based education.
• Ability to convey a professional image and represent the organization in the community and with all stakeholders.
• An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered
• A commitment to learner-centred learning and outcomes-based education.
• Ability to convey a professional image and represent the organization in the community and with all stakeholders.
• Ability to travel between Calgary and the Okotoks campus.

If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through , , or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.Conditions of Employment:

• Registered Social Worker with Alberta College of Social Workers.

This opening is a 3 year Faculty position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.Closing Date: April 01, 2025Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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