2425-327 - Academic Chair - School of Trades and Transportation (CL8) - Kingstec Campus

Academic Chair - School of Trades and Transportation (CL8)

Education

Kingstec Campus

Kentville, Nova Scotia

School of Trades and Transportation

Term Full-time Position: Commencing approximately December 2, 2024 and ending approximately June 30, 2028

Application deadline is 11:59pm, October 24, 2024

Competition No: 2425-327

Salary range: $107,736.77 to $126,749.14 annually

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is either a red seal designation or an undergraduate degree in a field related to the School of Trades and Transportation. 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 the School of Trades and Transportation. You have a minimum of five years experience (full-time equivalent) in a formal supervisory, management or leadership role.
• Experience in your field includes formal teaching at a post-secondary level.
• Experience managing physical and financial resources in order to ensure effective service delivery.
• Occupational experience that includes community and industry engagement would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail.
• 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 equity, diversity, inclusion, 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 entrepreneurship and innovation.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• Thorough knowledge of adult learning theory and principles and a proven ability to apply this knowledge in the development and delivery of programs.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating logistics and scheduling on and off campus events.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to scheduling and other operational requirements.
• You have strong project management skills.
• You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing, and leading a team. Specifically related to customized training, continuing education, and other learning-based projects.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• You have demonstrated strength and experience in leading a team.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning and have recent, relevant development opportunities.
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement.

Responsibilities

As the Academic Chair for the School of Trades and Transportation, you will:

• Lead the delivery of full-time and apprenticeship programs at Kingstec Campus. You are responsible for all aspects of day-to-day academic operational requirements.
• Working closely with faculty and your departmental team, assign and oversee the administrative work related to academic delivery to ensure the highest standard of quality, consistency in programming, and student success.
• With your strategic and operational leadership, ensure academic integrity and program outcomes are met through efficient and effective management of all fiscal and human resources, while endorsing the application of adult education principles, within a safe work environment, and portfolio learning in a learning-centered college.
• Be a key member of both Campus and School teams.
• Work closely with the Principal and your campus managerial colleagues to provide leadership on day-to-day issues that occur on the campus related to operations and student issues.
• Work closely with your provincial School colleagues to evaluate programming and assess changes to program curriculum and delivery; as well as opportunities to introduce new programming at the campus.
• Use your established relationships in related sectors regionally and locally to inform programming and opportunities for students.

The Kingstec Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College is located in Kentville, Nova Scotia. The current portfolio includes approximately 18 direct staff reports and approximately 370 students (full-time & apprenticeship). Current programming includes full-time offerings in:

• Automotive Service and Repair
• Carpentry
• CNC Machining
• Electrical Construction and Industrial
• Plumbing
• Precision Machining
• Truck and Transport Repair

As well as Apprenticeship sections in:

• Automotive Service and Repair
• Carpentry
• Electrical Construction and Industrial
• Plumbing
• Truck and Transport Repair

Additional Information

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 Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.