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The Opportunity
The University of Fredericton seeks a dynamic Program Chair for its business programs. This role focuses on the daytoday management of academic programs including curriculum implementation faculty coordination advisory committee engagements quality assurance reviews and research. The Program Chair will have teaching responsibilities enriching the academic experience with their expertise and ensuring relevant cuttingedge content is delivered throughout the learning experience. This position emphasizes operational excellence quality education delivery and direct engagement with students and faculty.
What youll do
Responsibilities
Academic Leadership:
- Lead the development and launch of innovative academic business programs.
- Manage the daytoday operational aspects of academic programs.
- Review and monitor the quality rigour and completeness of courses within the curriculum and implement improvements.
- Ensure compliance with academic accreditation requirements and university policies.
- Ability to teach multiple courses in business and a range of curricula at the bachelors level.
Administrative Functions:
- Provide input into the programs annual budget and assist in financial planning.
- Support the Dean in the recruitment and orientation of new faculty members.
- Collaborate with industry partners and other academic institutions to promote research collaborations and experiential learning opportunities for students.
- Represent the University of Fredericton at external functions and participate in university committees as appropriate.
- Plan for faculty staffing needs and workload distribution making recommendations to the Dean.
- Support the deployment of new processes or formats and recommend policy changes if required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in a virtual environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to present information effectively to various stakeholders.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient knowledge of university operations and trends in education.
- Understanding of curriculum development and program assessment.
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced resultsoriented deadlinedriven culture.
What youll need
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or DBA required.
- Teaching experience of a minimum of 5 years in higher education preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of progressive work experience in administration/management in higher education.
- Experience in planning organizing and managing processes to achieve successful deliverables.
- Involvement in department or institutionlevel policy creation management or curriculum development.
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in technology use for academic and administrative purposes.
Were looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
University of Fredericton
Since its establishment in 2005 the University of Fredericton (UFred) has aimed to provide innovative and adaptable online education. From its inception UFred has remained devoted to delivering accessible highquality education to professionals across Canada and beyond. Nearly two decades later the University is recognized for its distinctive approach to online learning particularly in the fields of business administration and occupational health and safety.
As UFred prepares for its next phase of development the University has made strides toward global growth. In May 2023 UFred was acquired by IU Group (IUG) a prominent educational institution based in Germany. Both establishments share a commitment to making education broadly accessible emphasizing flexibility innovation and quality within their programs. This shared vision facilitated the acquisition and positioning of UFred for further expansion. With IUGs support UFred aims to utilize additional resources and expertise to enhance its offerings and reach a wider audience of learners both within Canada and internationally.
UFreds educational philosophy is anchored in a dedication to accessibility flexibility and personalization. As an online educational institution UFred is committed to providing learners with a rigorous academic experience that equips them for success in a changing global environment. The University values diversity integrity and lifelong learning incorporating these principles into all aspects of its operations. Program curricula are carefully designed to be challenging pertinent and aligned with the needs of both learners and the industry. UFred employs a diverse faculty of experienced professionals who bring a blend of practical knowledge and academic proficiency to the virtual classroom.
Are you interested
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Compensation Package
In addition to your base compensation joining the UFred team means you will be part of a rapidly expanding organization. UFred values its employees and ensures they are able to enjoy Wellness and Balance.
Wellness and Balance: UFred employees actively utilize subsidized Health and Vision Care as well as an RRSP Match program. They spend paid time off with those who are important to them between Christmas and New Years as well as and on their birthdays. The possibility for flexible work arrangements an Active Living Benefit and Wellness Days are additional benefits enjoyed by our staff.
Hours of Work
This is a fulltime permanent position 35 hours) under regular business hours. The position is located in Fredericton NB with the possibility to work remotely from anywhere in New Brunswick and attend inoffice meetings as required. The ideal candidate should reside in New Brunswick or is willing to relocate.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Fredericton is passionately committed to ensuring a positive and professional working environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity equity and inclusion and aim to provide a fair and consistent method for filling job openings in support of equality of opportunity and cultural diversity within the company. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants including women persons with disabilities Black Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) people from the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Transsexual Queer Questioning TwoSpirit Intersex Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA) community and other equityseeking groups.
We appreciate all applications received!
Employment Type
Full-Time
