Program Chair - School of Arts and Sciences
Program Chair - School of Arts and Sciences
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About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is the largest college in the Calgary area with over 15000 students. We open doors to in-demand jobs across Canada. Our graduates contribute to the economy and community through careers in business entertainment arts technology health care social services and more. We are proud to be named one of Albertas Top 80 employers and one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges. Our innovative applied research focused on health and health technology educational technology and social innovation is helping shape the future of college education. Learn more about the opportunities we create for students employees and our province at .
NOTE: This position is open to internal candidates only. Faculty in the School of Arts and Sciences would be preferred.
Position Summary
The Program Chair develops plans implements and administers goals and objectives related to the assigned program(s) including quality course and program curriculum planning and reports directly to the Associate Dean.
The Program Chair works in consultation with the Associate Dean and other faculty to ensure academic excellence and learner success within the context of the Bow Valley College strategic plan.
Additionally the Program Chair helps to ensure effective communication and coordination between the activities of the Schools and programs and with internal college stakeholders and external bodies as relevant. Also provides operational and academic leadership support to the programs faculty and learners in consultation with the Associate Dean.
Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Program leadership of the courses offered in the School of Arts and Sciences and the University Transfer program
- Quality assurance for program (curriculum course standards instruction etc.)
- Policy and program administration (scheduling program review attendance academic integrity code of conduct other).
- Onboard and support faculty in the department.
- Support learners with all aspects of their academic programming to ensure student success.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree or higher in a related field
- Specialization in the Arts and Sciences disciplines
- Experience in all aspects of teaching and learning including classroom instruction curriculum development assessment evaluation etc.
- Experience in holistic student support for learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Leadership coaching and influencing experience to foster excellence in learning.
- Excellent collaboration teamwork and multidisciplinary problem-solving abilities
If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment throughIQASWES or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.
This opening is a 3 -year Project Faculty position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.
Closing Date: June 3 2025
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including but not limited to visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
