2526-119 - Academic Chair (CL8) - Lunenburg Campus
Academic Chair (CL8)
Education
Lunenburg Campus
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
School of Business & Creative Industries and School of Health and Human Services
Continuing Full Time Position: Commencing approximately August 1, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59pm, June 11, 2025
Competition No. 2526-119
Salary range: $109,891.508 to $129,284.126 annually
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Principal, Lunenburg Campus as the Academic Chair for the School of Health and Human Services, and the School of Business and Creative Industries, you will:
- Lead the delivery of Practical Nursing, Continuing Care Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant, Disability Supports and Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Business Administration, Medical Office Administration programs at the Campus ensuring the highest standard of quality and consistency in programing while supporting student success.
- Be a key member of Lunenburg 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 the health and business 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 and portfolio learning, within a safe work environment, and portfolio learning in a learning-centered college.
You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand our position as role models to our students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC's mission. You bring a learning-centered perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in a field related to the School of Health & Human Services or the School of Business and Creative Industries. A Graduate Degree 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 one or both of the Schools. You have a minimum of five years in a formal supervisory, management or leadership role. Experience in your field includes formal teaching at a post-secondary level.
- You have occupational experience that includes managing in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Experience with Brightspace, PeopleSoft & Cognos would be considered an asset.
- 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 diversity, equity and inclusion.
- 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 environment.
- You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in Adult Education, health services or business sectors and program accreditation)
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- You are a strong communicator
- You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to program management)
- You have proven records and information management skills and abilities )
- You have strong project management skills
- You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a team and possess strong people management skills.
- You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence)
- You are dedicated to life-long learning
- You show a strong commitment to community involvement and maintain a strong connection to industry
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 David Meister, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
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