Associate Chair, Project Management

We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. In choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people.

Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

Who we need

Reporting to the Associate Dean, BBA On Campus, we are looking for an Associate Chair, Project Management to join us in a full-time faculty member role. You will take on a partial teaching load balanced with a key leadership role within the program, where you will be responsible for overseeing the curriculum, industry engagement and student experience for the Project Management specialization. You will represent the specialization with prospective students, current students and alumni, as well as with industry stakeholders, including the Project Management Specialization Advisory Panel, other Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs), employers and community groups.

This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days a week at our New Westminster campus.

As our new Associate Chair, Project Management, you will:

1. Act as a Course Lead for the Specialization. You will mentor and support other course leads in the specialization stream. You will participate in hiring committees. You will lead the analysis of student feedback data pertaining to the specialization and outline an appropriate action plan. You will review transfer credit equivalency for the specialization.
2. Network and promote. You will partner with the Student Recruitment and Marketing and Communications teams to ensure the specialization is well understood and promoted. You will partner with Student Experience to support the successful career placement of graduates and host special events to profile student talent.
3. Act as the primary liaison between the Project Management Specialization Advisory Panel and the Faculty. You will attend and actively participate in PSI meetings and network to ensure best practices are implemented. You will support YU’s alumni strategy as a faculty liaison.
4. Oversee the curriculum development. You will conduct quarterly meetings with EM course leads to discuss curriculum development and course improvements. You will support creating, reviewing, updating, and maintaining associated curriculum management documentation related to the specialization stream.

You have:

1. The experience. You have a Masters degree, and preferably a Doctorate in Business. You have proven success in teaching and course development at the post-secondary level and applied academic and professional published research. A PMP is required, and you are an active member of PMI in the Greater Vancouver area.
2. The leadership. You are a visionary leader with a passion for sharing knowledge and creating access to courses, bringing real industry experiences and examples into the classroom. You prioritize taking and fostering a collaborative and inclusive approach to teaching.
3. The interpersonal skills. You have exceptional oral and written communication skills. You can build trusting, influential relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, academic leaders, faculty, students, alumni, regulatory bodies, and industry partners.

Why work at Yorkville University?

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications and programs - right up to our Masters' offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Compensation: Base salary is $100-110K per year plus benefits.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

1. A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your professional and academic background.
2. An introductory call with the team.
3. A panel interview with leadership, faculty, and a student.
4. A final interview with the Provost & President.
5. Reference, credential and background check.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture.