Canada : Regional Program Director, Master of Co...

City University of Seattle; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City University of Seattle is seeking a Regional Program Director for its Master of Counselling program. The role involves program management, curriculum development, and student engagement within a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree and relevant leadership experience, fostering academic excellence and inclusivity in education.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition benefits

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of higher education experience.
• Experience in teaching, both in-class and online.
• Ability to engage students with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program operations and budget management.
• Lead curriculum development aligned with educational standards.
• Advocate for inclusive student learning and development.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

City University of Seattle in Canada is looking for a qualified Regional Program Director to join its outstanding team of faculty and staff in the Master of Counselling program in the School of Health and Social Sciences. Work is conducted in a hybrid format, with on-site activities primarily taking placeat the Vancouver campus and bi-annual visits to the Saanich campus. Ideal candidates have experience in post-secondary educational program coordination and administration, have a relevant doctoral degree, are a registered psychologist with clinical experience or counselling professional registered with BCACC or a registered governing body.

Job Summary :

The Regional Program Director reports to the Vice President of Canadian Academic Programs, BC, and is responsible for ensuring a quality student experience. The Director engages the program team through collaborative leadership and management to ensure a rich learning experience for students and program excellence through continuous improvement in program design, assessment, technology integration, and curriculum development. The Director provides guidance and leadership to Associate Program Directors, Continuing, Term, and Associate Faculty and staff, fosters student development, and actively engages in academic governance. The Director looks to develop opportunities for new certificates, specializations, and related degrees to best serve BC learners and communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Program Management

In alignment with the academic governance model, plans, organizes, directs, and monitors program operations, including the program budget, student success, faculty scheduling, hiring and retention, and curriculum assessment, review, and development. Maintains program relevance and leads the effort to review and revise the program to enhance the student learning experience through an annual peer review process. Advises on enrolment targets and coordinates with senior management to meet them. Coordinates the periodic external review of the program and contributes to the periodic application for renewal of provincial consent to offer the degree.

• Teaching Excellence

Teaches twocourses a year or the equivalent, within compensation, as assigned to ensure the quality of program and student learning experience. Models excellence in teaching and learning and fosters student development.

• Performance of faculty and staff management

Oversees Associate Program Directors, staff and teaching faculty performance to ensure program quality. In alignment with the governance model, provides leadership in hiring, developing, evaluating, and managing expectations of faculty and staff. Ensures effective orientation, training, mentoring, and coaching for faculty and staff to foster a respectful and empowering learning environment.

• Curriculum Development and Review

Leads the faculty to ensure the program curriculum aligns with CityU Academic Model and focuses on application and current practice. Consults broadly with stakeholders to ensure relevance of curriculum in a dynamic provincial environment. Ensures alignment of the program with provincial education and provincial and national professional accreditation standards.

• Student Learning and Development

Oversees and advocates for inclusive approaches to student learning and engagement, including decolonizing and Indigenizing pedagogy and activities. Proactively works with faculty to further build on students' capacity to be responsible, ethical, and self-directed professionals and members of the community. Responsible for interviewing and selecting students for the program and overseeing internship opportunities. Works with faculty to adhere to provincial standards of education for the capstone in a way that also respects the academic and cultural diversity of learners.

• Academic and Institutional Governance

Provides critical input to academic and institutional governance through leadership and participation on councils and committees. Ensures best practices and administrative fairness in the development and application of policies and procedures. Ensures relevance of the Program Advisory Committee through ongoing membership engagement and renewal. Supports and consults with student cohort or program representatives to hear and respond to feedback.

• Currency and Scholarship

Maintains currency in profession and scholarly work. Advances a culture of scholarship to ensure faculty currency. Models, promotes, and facilitates faculty scholarship in teaching and learning andrelevant disciplines.

• Service and Outreach

Actively engages with stakeholders to inform program relevance, build collaborative relationships and potential partnerships. Liaises with professional regulators to ensure program congruence with regulator requirements and responsiveness to a dynamic environment.

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Counselling Psychology or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in teaching, preferably in both in-class and online modes of educational delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education management, leadership, governance and curriculum development. Able to lead annual strategic planning and implement strategies to meet goals.
• Demonstrated practice of leadership in a collaborative, student-centred and inclusive environment committed to continuous improvement.
• Experience engaging students and faculty in teaching and learning practices consistent with First People's Principles of Learning.
• Ability to address student academic-related issues and concerns following policy and procedure and apply principles of administrative fairness in support of retention and student success.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to relate to and communicate with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external communities in person and in virtual modes.
• Ability to engage with and build partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and learning management systems in support of quality teaching and learning.

Additional Information :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meetto perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions :

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting. Must come to the Vancouver campus at least two days a week to ensure regular contact with students and faculty and in-person availability across programs.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours are required in this position.
• Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.
• Reliable internet connection is a prerequisite.

Salary information :

CAD 90,000 - 115,000 / year.

Benefits information :

We offer acomprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and paid time off; supplemental health plan; retirement savings plans with employer matching; tuition benefits; and other workplace perks such as flexible work schedules.

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