Discover The Opportunity Springhill, NS Education and Training Experienced Full-time Competition Number: 2627-051(b) Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Retirement Plans Pension plan Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Tuition Aid Academic Chair (CL8) School of Access, Business, Creative Industries and Education School of Health and Human Services Northern Region - Cumberland Campus Springhill & Amherst, Nova Scotia Continuing Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately September 2, 2026 Application deadline is 11:59PM, August 11, 2026 Competition No. 2627-051(b) Salary range: $114,810.86 to $135,071.60 annually Share What you'll do Responsibilities This position is located at Cumberland Campus, in the Northen Region, at the Springhill and Amherst sites. As the Academic Chair for the School of Access, Business, Creative Industries and Education and School of Health and Human Services, you will: Lead the delivery of Academic Upgrading, and Health and Human Services, programs at the Campus ensuring the highest standard of quality and consistency in programing while supporting student success.

In addition to responsibility for academic programming, you will also oversee the day-to-day operations of the daycare center at the Springhill Campus.

Be a key member of both Campus and School teams. Campuses and Schools share accountability for ensuring a quality-learning environment and a cohesive campus team.

Use your established relationships in Academic Upgrading and Health and Human Services related sectors regionally and locally to inform programming and opportunities for students. Your strategic and operational leadership is key to ensuring the objectives of programs offered by NSCC are met through efficient and effective management of all fiscal and human resources, while endorsing the application of adult education principles, within a safe work environment, and portfolio learning in a learning-centered college.

What you'll need Qualifications Qualifications and Occupational Experience: The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in education or a field of study related to health and human services. A Graduate Degree in education would be considered an asset.

You have a minimum of 7 years (full-time equivalent)



of recent and progressive occupational experience in a field related to the School(s). You have a minimum of five years experience in a formal supervisory, management or leadership role. Leadership in a post secondary environment that includes supervising faculty would be considered an asset.

Teaching experience , particularly at a post-secondary level would also be desirable.

You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Brightspace, or ERP.

You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.

You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism.

You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization.

You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.

Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team workplace.

You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in working in partnership with key sectors, as well as government, funders, and external regulatory bodies, to ensure program relevancy and currency as well as compliance with educational standards.

You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.

You are a strong communicator.

You demonstrate excellent coordination skills specifically related to balancing often competing priorities.

You have proven records and information management skills and abilities including strong organization and analytical skills.

You have strong project management skills with a proven track record in risk management.

You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a team.





You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.

You are dedicated to life-long learning evidenced by your professional journey.

You show a strong commitment to community involvement. A Little Bit About Us Nova Scotia Community College We value Diversity and Inclusion The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women.

Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application. NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre

Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre

Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus

Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre

Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)

Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus Stand-Alone Campus Ivany Campus Are you interested?

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Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements. NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants.

As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected].

Our Employee Workplace Accommodation

Policy can be found here. Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.

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