DivisionDivision Health & Human ServicesDepartmentDepartment Accessible Education and TrainingSupervisor Title Dean, Faculty of Health and Human ServicesLocationLocation Comox Valley/Campbell River/ Port Alberni (CV/CR/PA)Posting TypePosting Type Internal Only PostingPosition StatusPosition Status SessionalIf Others, please specifyNew Position or Replacement?New Position or Replacement? NewPosition End Date (if temporary)Position End Date (if temporary) 08/24/2029Desired Start DateDesired Start Date 08/31/2026Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)Days and hours based on the needs of the department.%% 20%Pay GradePay Grade The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.Position SummaryIn collaboration with the Dean and Accessible Education and Training (AET) Department faculty and staff, the AET Department Chair serves a key role in providing day-to-day educational leadership and operational oversight of the AET Department, as listed in the Major Duties and Responsibilities section below. While the role is administrative in nature, the position of AET Department Chair is a faculty role in which the incumbent provides collegial leadership to a work group, with managerial decision-making remaining with the Dean, Faculty of Health and Human Services.The AET Chair fosters a collegial environment that promotes high-quality standards of teaching, scholarship, service, student support and success. The AET Chair ensures the effective and efficient operation of the AET Department and provides leadership in educational planning,



review and outreach activities to support the development and achievement of College and AET Department goals and objectives.While the position of Chair is filled through an election process within a Department/School in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement, candidates should consider that the following competencies are necessary for the successful performance of the duties and responsibilities:Collaborative skills and the ability to build a team environment and support change managementAbility to foster a collegial, positive, student-centred working workplace that supports learning for students, faculty and staffDemonstrated organizational and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated leadership skills and abilities including the ability to provide educational leadership to a diverse department/school as well as collaborate across departments/schoolsExperience and interest in program design, development, delivery and evaluation within a post-secondary environmentKnowledge of and/or interest in financial management practices, including budgeting and expenditure controlKnowledge of and/or interest in human resource management practicesDuties & ResponsibilitiesDepartment Chairs in instructional areas perform regular teaching functions, and would normally have release time for administrative duties within the range of 20% to 60%. The amount of release time necessary will be determined by the Dean in consultation with the Department.Department Chairs shall act independently in routine administrative matters pertaining to their program area.Department Chairs assist in the identification and development of external contracts.Department Chairs may, from time to time,



supervise CUPE members.Department Chairs may be required to facilitate across disciplines.Department chairs are involved in establishing policies for the program areas.Department Chairs provide work leadership to fulfil the day to day functions of the programs.Department Chairs shall be elected by their peers.The role of Department Chairs in the evaluation process will be negotiated by the parties under the Collective Agreement.Department Chairs are responsible for ensuring departmental participation in the selection process.Department Chairs do not have a role in the formal grievance procedure.Department Chairs will recommend to the Dean on matters relating to vacations and short term leaves of absence within their department.Department Chairs have the authority and responsibility for monitoring approved expense plans for their department.Department Chairs shall advise students and the public with regards to the nature and scope of their program area.Department Chairs shall participate in the recruitment of students.Department Chairs shall provide input into program or service evaluation.Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).On-Campus PresenceThis position requires an on-campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate is responsible to relocate within a reasonable distance of the applicable campus posted. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:I currently reside within a reasonable commute to the campus location posted.I do not currently reside within a reasonable commute to the campus location posted, however I am planning to relocate if found to be the successful candidate.I do not currently reside within a reasonable commute to the campus location posted, and I have no plan to relocate.Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterTranscriptsOptional DocumentsNorth Island CollegeComox Valley Campus2300 Ryan Rd.Courtenay, BC, V9N 8N6250-334-5000nic.Bc.Ca#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Department Chair, Accessible Education & Training - C$70,437 - C$112,872 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 North Island College
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