Vice President, Academic- tri OS Institute tri OS College Business Technology Healthcare Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaAbout this positionJoin the Future of Education – Where Passion Meets Purposetri OS Institute is advancing the establishment of a new private, degree-granting institution in Ontario, with plans to offer innovative bachelor’s and master’s degree programs designed to meet the evolving needs of students, employers, and industry. The Institute is currently working through Ontario’s Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) process to obtain the required Ministerial Consent to offer degree programs.This represents an important stage in the development of tri OS Institute and reflects a commitment to academic excellence, strong and independent governance, innovation, student success, and career-focused educational outcomes.As we move toward the next phase of institutional development, tri OS Institute is seeking accomplished academic and postsecondary leader for the role of Vice President, Academic. This foundational leadership position will play a significant role in shaping the Institute’s academic vision and culture, strengthening its governance and quality assurance frameworks, advancing regulatory readiness, and leading the development and launch of its initial degree programs.This is a unique opportunity to help build a new degree-granting institution from the ground up and establish the academic standards, organizational capabilities, partnerships, and student experience that will support tri OS Institute’s long-term growth and success.Compensation: $179,000 annuallyThe Opportunity:As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Vice-President Academic plays a central role in establishing tri OS Institute’s pursuit of degree-granting status and establishing it as a high-quality institution recognized for innovative, career-focused graduate education, subject to Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) approval and Minstrel consent. The VPA provides leadership in academic planning, program development, regulatory compliance, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement while ensuring that all academic activities align with the Institute's mission, strategic priorities, and applicable PEQAB requirements as the Institute pursues and maintains degree-granting approval.The VPA works collaboratively with the President, Board of Governors, Academic Council, faculty, administrative leaders,regulatory bodies,



skilled organizations, and industry partners to ensure that academic programs remain relevant, rigorous,innovative, and responsive to labour market needs.What you'll be doing:Academic LeadershipProviding strategic leadership for all academic programs and educational initiatives. Create a culture of academic excellence, innovation, integrity, and continuous quality improvement. Ensure all academic programs meet provincial quality assurance standards and institutional objectives. Lead the academic planning process, including new program development, program review, and program renewal. Promote excellence in teaching, learning, assessment, and graduate outcomes. Champion evidence-based decision-making and continuous academic improvement.Academic GovernanceServing as a member of Academic Council and provide administrative and institutional support to enable the Council to fulfill its independent academic governance responsibilities. Ensure Academic Council fulfills its responsibilities related to curriculum, admissions, academic policies, academic standards, progression, graduation requirements, and academic appeals. Develop and implement academic policies that support institutional excellence and regulatory compliance. Ensure effective communication between Academic Council, senior leadership, and the Board of Governors.Curriculum Development & Quality AssuranceLead the design, development, implementation of graduate programs, and the evaluation and continuous improvement of programs following approval. Ensure curriculum reflects current industry practices, employer expectations, and emerging workforce needs. Oversee program learning outcomes, graduate competencies, and assessment frameworks. Ensure compliance with PEQAB quality assurance standards and Ministry requirements. Lead cyclical program reviews and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Supervise institutional quality assurance processes and academic performance reporting. Coordinate Program Advisory Committees (PACs)



and ensure meaningful industry engagement in curriculum development.Faculty LeadershipProvide leadership for faculty recruitment, orientation, development, mentoring, evaluation, and succession planning. Promote excellence in teaching through professional development and instructional innovation. Ensure faculty qualifications meet institutional policies and PEQAB expectations. Develop a collaborative academic culture grounded in academic freedom, integrity, inclusion, and respect. Support faculty engagement in scholarship, applied research, and professional practice.Student Academic SuccessChampion student-centred teaching and learning. Ensure academic support services promote student retention, persistence, and graduation. Monitor academic performance indicators and implement strategies to improve student outcomes. Promote accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the academic experience. Ensure graduates possess the competencies required for professional success and lifelong learning.Research, Innovation & Artificial IntelligenceDevelop and implement the Institute's strategic vision for applied research, innovation, scholarship, and knowledge mobilization. Lead the growth of an applied research agenda that addresses emerging industry, healthcare, business, technology, cybersecurity, and societal challenges while supporting regional and national workforce priorities. Develop a culture of scholarly inquiry, innovation, and continuous improvement among faculty, staff, and students. Promote interdisciplinary research collaborations across academic disciplines and with external partners, including industry, healthcare organizations, government agencies, community organizations, and international institutions. Advance graduate student participation in applied research through capstone projects, internships, research assistantships, and collaborative industry initiatives. Provide leadership for research governance, ethics, integrity, and compliance with all institutional, provincial, and federal policies and standards. Identify and pursue external research funding opportunities through government agencies, foundations, private-sector organizations, and collaborative partnerships. Encourage faculty scholarship through publications, conference presentations, applied research projects, curriculum innovation, and professional engagement. Establish processes to measure and communicate research outcomes, institutional impact, innovation performance, and knowledge

📌 Vice President, Academic- Trios Institute (Mississauga)
🏢 triOS College Business Technology Healthcare
📍 Mississauga