Academic Chair - Faculty of Business and Management

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic seeks an academic leader to oversee curriculum development, resource allocation, and student affairs. The ideal candidate will promote teaching excellence, manage diverse teams, and ensure quality in academic offerings while fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic leadership and administration.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development and accreditation processes.
• Proven ability to manage diverse teams and foster inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

• Promote teaching excellence and manage academic activities.
• Oversee resource allocation and budget development.
• Manage the student experience and develop recruitment strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Diversity Advocacy

Resource Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Master's Degree or higher in Education or related field

Job description

Specific Accountabilities

1. Academic Leadership and Administration

• Promotes and ensures teaching excellence to provide a successful learning experience for students.
• Provides academic leadership through curriculum development and accreditation processes, focusing on service, safety, and program delivery.
• Manages academic activities, including curriculum development, instructional methods, and standards to ensure consistency across programs.
• Ensures quality of academic offerings by monitoring and implementing sound policies and procedures.
• Champions diversity and supports an inclusive environment, including programs for aboriginal students, international students, newcomers, and learners with disabilities.
• Coordinates accreditation processes with external organizations and prepares programs for accreditation reviews.
• Manages Program Advisory Committee (PAC) processes, including recruitment and meetings.
• Oversees protocols for Prior Learning Assessment Reviews and quality assurance processes.
• Administers applied research projects and oversees Continuing Education/Extension quality assurance.

2. Resource Allocation

• Manages resource allocation and contributes to budget development, monitoring financial performance, and recommending adjustments.
• Applies for and manages development funds, and coordinates resource use among programs.

3. People Management

• Manages human resources, fostering a productive and inclusive environment.
• Oversees faculty assessment, performance standards, and addresses management issues.
• Ensures communication, safety, and staff development, maintaining a positive work environment.

4. Student Affairs

• Manages the student experience throughout the academic lifecycle.
• Develops recruitment, orientation, and success strategies, monitors attrition, and manages student conduct issues.
• Handles appeals and financial matters, and reviews transfer credit procedures.

5. Relationship Management

• Represents the program internally and externally, building relationships with stakeholders and community partners.

6. Strategic Planning

• Leads strategic initiatives, forecasts trends, and aligns planning with stakeholder needs.
• Contributes to funding proposals and human resource planning to achieve strategic goals.