Job Description

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About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is the largest college in the Calgary area, with over 15,000 students. We open doors to in-demand jobs across Canada. Our graduates contribute to the economy and community through careers in business, entertainment arts, technology, health care, social services, and more. We are proud to be named one of Alberta's Top 80 employers and one of Canada's Top 50 research colleges. Our innovative applied research, focused on health and health technology, educational technology, and social innovation, is helping shape the future of college education. Learn more about the opportunities we create for students, employees, and our province at bowvalleycollege.ca.
Note: This is a 3 - year position, open only to current full-time Faculty of Bow Valley College.
Position Summary
Are you passionate about technologies such as Digital Design, Data Management & Analytics, ITS and Cybersecurity, while having a desire to make key contributions to deliver quality, relevant programming to ensure the success of our students? If so, we invite you to consider the opportunity to develop your leadership talents while elevating the next iteration of one of Bow Valley College's rapidly expanding School of Technology.
In this three-year, fulltime position, the Program Chair develops, plans, implements, and administers goals and objectives related to the assigned program(s) including course quality review 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.
Additionally, 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.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
• Five years' experience in a post-secondary environment, with experience both in teaching and preferably academic program leadership; experience in applied research would be considered an asset.
• A commitment to learner-centered learning and outcomes-based education.
• Sound knowledge of program content and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of and experience in curriculum development, learner recruitment, learner retention and success factors, conflict resolution.
• Collaborative, innovative, and transparent style.
• Passionate about leading the advancement of programming and excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty and interdisciplinary groups across campus.
• An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered

If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.
Closing Date: October 30, 2025
This is a 3-year, project Faculty position, open to current full-time faculty from Bow Valley College only.
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.
Diversity 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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