Associate Chair, School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies

Algonquin College; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ottawa is seeking an Associate Chair for the School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies. The role involves supporting academic chairs, managing student complaints, and leading recruitment for faculty. Candidates should have significant experience in education, strong leadership and communication skills, and a degree in a related field. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in Social Sciences, Business, Education, or a related field.
• 5 years experience in educational institution with responsible roles.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and understanding of teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide management support for Academic Chairs and resolve student complaints.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of faculty for the programs.
• Ensure smooth operations of the School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Curriculum development

Conflict resolution

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Social Sciences, Business, Education, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Student information system knowledge

Job description

Important Note

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Department

School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies

Position Type

Full-Time Administrative

Salary Range

$87,240.00-$109,049.00 Annual

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36.25

Anticipated Start Date

January 05, 2026

Length of Contract

n/a

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date

December 10, 2025

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description

Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Chair is responsible for providing a range of management functions in support of the Chairs of the Academic Departments in the School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies.

The Associate Chair is the first line of support in the resolution of student complaints, academic misconduct, academic appears and grade reviews. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and supporting retroactive accommodation requests and the management of students on academic probation.

The Associate Chair supports the Academic Chairs with the recruitment and onboarding of other-than-full-time faculty (developing, managing and assisting in their evaluation including reviewing course evaluations and providing support related to performance improvement). The Associate Chair is responsible for building a pool of qualified candidates for the programs identified by the Chairs.

The Associate Chair supports marketing and interacts with other college departments to ensure smooth operations of the School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) year in Social Sciences, Business, Education, or a related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be accepted in place of formal education.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in an educational institution with increasingly responsible roles;
• Demonstrated leadership skills;
• Experience or subject matter expertise in areas aligned with the programming within the school would be an asset;
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to teaching excellence and quality education;
• Knowledge of, and experience in curriculum development, teaching/instruction, and preparation of teaching materials would be an asset;
• Knowledge of student support in a post‑secondary environment;
• Ability to respond quickly to rapidly evolving situations;
• Experience dealing with difficult situations;
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Time management and organizational skills;
• Strong communication, negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills;
• Experience dealing with student situations would be an asset;
• Knowledge of student support in a post‑secondary environment;
• Ability to respond quickly to rapidly evolving situations;
• Time management and organizational skills;
• Communication, negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills;
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint);
• Demonstrated leadership skills;
• Student information system knowledge;
• Exposure to academic topics such as Instructional Skills Workshop, curriculum development etc.

Application Requirements

Please include a cover letter with your application that:

• Clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the required qualifications outlined in the job posting.
• Specifically addresses the following:
• Education – State your highest level of education and how it meets the requirement of the position.
• Experience – Provide examples of roles and responsibilities that align with the required years and type of experience.
• Highlights any relevant training or certifications that pertain to the position.

Workplace Arrangement

This position requires regular on‑site work at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus with occasional eligibility for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy (subject to change). https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/

EEO Statement

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.