Academic Chair - Non-Destructive Testing Welding and Mechanical Engineering Technology
Academic Chair - Non-Destructive Testing Welding and Mechanical Engineering Technology
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24-04-2025
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Job Description
SAITs School of Manufacturing and Automation and School of Transportation provides the skillsbased training and development to prepare students for a career in Albertas rapidly growing transportation manufacturing and automation sectors. We provide applied learning in action through our trades and technology programs.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Associate Dean Aviation and Technology the Academic Chair will lead a portfolio of educational programs within the School of Manufacturing and Automation. You will oversee the development and delivery of curriculum to adult learners and nurture relationships with industry partners to ensure high quality relevant curriculum. Additionally you will propel continuous improvement activities and entrepreneurial thinking to establish the school as the premiere educational institution in Alberta.
Look forward to collaborating on school and institutional initiatives connected to SAITs Strategic Plan and Education Plan in the areas of student success employee engagement and innovation in applied education and partnerships.
The Role
- Lead academic excellence in the areas of teaching curriculum credentials and innovation.
- Optimize the student experience through management of learner satisfaction enrollment and other key performance indicators.
- Support stakeholder and market focus through new program and growth opportunities.
- Develop maintain and grow connections with external and internal stakeholders in and across SAIT.
- Ensure that teaching excellence is supported monitored and measured.
- Empower faculty members to feel passionate about SAIT providing ongoing support and coaching including fair/transparent performance management.
- Manage administration requirements of the program including budgeting forecasting recruiting faculty and students assigning teaching duties etc.
- Ensure consistency in the application of SAIT policy and procedures collective agreements and work practices.
Qualifications and Experience
- Designation as a Certified/Professional Engineering Technologist or Professional Engineer or an advanced degree in a related field (masters preferred).
- Experience with quality systems and building and maintaining positive relationships with external stakeholders such as TAC NRCan and the CWB.
- A broad understanding of current and emerging trends in engineering technology and nondestructive testing.
- Strong prioritization and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Strong financial and business acumen with a track record of operational management.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively coach mentor and support employees.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Classification: 005057 Academic Chair
Salary range: $97930.00 $133495.09
Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Posting closing date: April 28th 2025
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Albertas Top Employers we offer the chance to work with a purpose preparing the next generation of industry leaders entrepreneurs advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100 year history were looking for innovative bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver worldclass customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT we understand that experience comes in many forms. Were dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT so if your experience is close to what were looking for please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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