Academic Chair (CL8)

Schools of Access Education and Language, and Trades & Transportation

Northern Region, Truro Campus

Truro, Nova Scotia

Schools of Access Education and Language, and Trades & Transportation
Continuing Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately September 2 2025

Application deadline is 11:59PM, August 7, 2025

Competition No. 2526-179

Salary range: $109,891.508 to $129,284.126annually

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in education or field related to the Schools. Or you have the recognized equivalency of a Red Seal Trade. 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 environment.
• 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 possess 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.

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.