DEAN – MEDIA, CULINARY, RECREATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
POSITION TYPE:Full Time
COMPETITION:47/18
POSITION SUMMARY:
Canadore College is seeking a proven leader with excellent organizational, administrative and academic skills to join a team of dynamic professionals dedicated to promoting student success and providing innovative, market-driven programs.
Reporting to the Vice-President Academics, the Dean will be accountable for providing senior academic and administrative leadership for the Media, Culinary, Recreation and Entrepreneurship programs and will be a member of the College’s Academic Leadership Team. The incumbent will be responsible for establishing community networks, strategic alliances and partnerships to enhance opportunities for students, create value-added outcomes for business and industry partners and will contribute to advancing teaching, learning, research and discovery and community engagement.
As an ambassador and advocate for the college within and beyond the local community, the Dean will enhance student experience and success and play a central role in supporting the College’s commitment to its 5 Pillars; Student Success, Program and Service Excellence, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Connection to Community and Sustainability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in a related discipline is required; Ph. D preferred
Minimum ten (10) years’ related, progressive work experience and five (5) years in senior leadership roles, preferably in a post-secondary setting; an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and recent related practical experience may be considered
Demonstrated commitment to flexible learning opportunities and experiential and cross-disciplinary learning
Superior analytical, organizational and managerial skills demonstrated within a diverse, unionized work environment
Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of working effectively in a diverse environment
Experience in financial planning and management, budgeting, financial analysis, budget monitoring and reporting
Demonstrated collaborative, innovative and confident leadership abilities reinforced by intellectual agility, objectivity, emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Ability to foster innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic organization
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to teaching excellence and quality education
Superior skills in public and private negotiation, conflict resolution and collaboration building
Demonstrated ability to be a strategic and entrepreneurial thinker and planner
Exceptional communication, listening, interpersonal and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to consult widely and fairly in the identification of problems or opportunities and effective solutions
Knowledge of policy and process related to college education
Knowledge of adult learning styles, instructional design and distance learning approaches required for effective learning in higher education and business/industry
Knowledge of instructional evaluation and assessment procedures in education and industry
Experience developing and responding to RFPs and managing externally funded projects including applied research.
Ability to cope with a demanding workload, remain calm and focused under pressure and able to deal with a wide range of individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs
Proven track record in team building and public relations to foster dynamic partnerships and working networks both within and external to the College
Ability to inspire, educate, model best practices and foster a culture of research and academia among Canadore College faculty, staff, administration and students
Dedication to student success and a commitment to learning and development
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Academic Leadership and Operations
Develop and map current and future strategic business plans, goals and objectives in line with the College and Academic Strategic Plans
Provide transformational and visionary academic and administrative leadership to academic, support and administration staff involved in the development and delivery of the courses and programs
Advocate on behalf of students and staff at the college
Lead the development of new courses/programs/offerings to assist the college with strategic initiatives, labour market needs and emerging opportunities for international, cross-disciplinary and technology-enabled offerings
Contribute to the financial well-being of the College through exceptional planning, budget development and administration of the academic programs and services
Ensure current and future educational needs of students are met by implementing quality assurance processes for programs, including determining the need for the modification of existing courses/programs and the introduction of new courses/programs and delivery modalities
Promote ventures by forming networks and linkages by developing partnership arrangements with business and community groups through program/service advisory committees, agreements, articulations and memberships in professional, community, academic and business organizations
Contribute to the development of College policies and operating procedures to meet the needs of students, client groups, community partners, government ministries/agencies
Human, Financial Planning and Management
Ensure the effective use of fiscal, human and physical resources within the programs through effective budgeting, executive plans, and general administration
Ensure faculty and staff assignments are consistent with College policies and procedures and collective agreements
Responsible for faculty teaching and complementary function assignments ensuring equity and fair practice and creating an effective working environment for faculty members, support staff and administrative staff
Assess staff requirements and ensure high level of staff performance through effective recruiting, training, development and evaluation of staff
Ensure smooth and positive functioning of the department(s) through identification, mediation, and conflict management
Provide expertise and advice to faculty, staff and students on academic policies and procedures
Provide recommendations on financial matters through problem identification including compiling, monitoring and analyzing operating and capital budgets, responding to college-wide financial initiatives
Plan effective procurement and allocation strategies for both financial and physical resources within the School(s) according to the parameters of college and public sector accountability guidelines
Facilitate the creation of annual program capital, consumable and financial reports in collaboration with other departments
Approve professional development and financial expenditures for staff in accordance to college policies
A cover letter together with a current resume, quoting the above competition number, will be accepted or by E-Mail at careers@canadorecollege.ca , or Fax: 705-474-8005, until 12:00 p.m., on Friday, August 31, 2018.
**VACANCY WILL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL FILLED**
Canadore College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
PROFESSOR - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND PHYSIOTHERAPIST ASSISTANT
POSITION TYPE:Part Time
COMPETITION:52/18
POSITION SUMMARY:
5 hours/week September 4 – October 19, 2018
QUALIFICATIONS:
Kinesiologist OR Occupational Therapist OR Physiotherapist OR Nurse with knowledge in the following areas: spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, mental disorders, cerebrovascular accident, integumentary system conditions/disorders, paediatric conditions/disorders, communication conditions/disorders)
Minimum 1-2 years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a classroom or practicum setting.
Minimum 5 years practical experience related to the field of study.
Active membership in professional associations preferred.
Ideally should belong to a regulatory College.
Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies in a post-secondary setting.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies; experience in the development and delivery of blended and online curriculum is an asset.
Highly effective communication, presentation and organizational skills.
Previous experience teaching in a post-secondary setting is an asset.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach in the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
Work closely with students and colleagues to provide a dynamic learning environment.
Perform all responsibilities associated with the learning environment including preparation, delivery and evaluation of theory and practical learning activities, curriculum development and community liaison.
A cover letter together with a current resume, quoting the above competition number, will be accepted by the Organizational Development and Talent Management Department, Room C343, or by E-Mail at careers@canadorecollege.ca., or Fax: 705-474-8005, until 2:00 p.m., August 24, 2018
Canadore College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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