School Chair – School of Hospitality and Tourism: Competition #034
An Internal Posting in the BCGEU Employee Group.
Nelson: Silver King, Nelson: Tenth Street
Posted:
Wednesday, March 07, 2018
Closes: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Under the direction of the Dean, the School Chair supervises and mentors the staff and faculty of the School; oversees program and curriculum development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Implements and evaluates programs/courses that respond to community needs
- Prepares students for success and supports the strategic direction of the College and deals with student issues within the School
- In collaboration with the Dean, coordinates, reviews and recommends program expenditures for program needs within established budget parameters and administrative procedures
- Ensures the effective and efficient operations of programs by planning, monitoring, maintaining and implementing budget and related expenses; coordinates the requests for capital items in the School
- Develops and implements strategies that support recruitment, retention, program completion, and transfer opportunities for students
- Collaborates with industry associations and professional groups to develop strategies that promote student success and the mission, vision and core values of the College
- Oversees the ordering of consumable and specialized supplies for program(s) and the repair and maintenance of program-specific equipment and facilities
- Assigns instructional duties to faculty and performs some instructional duties
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated commitment and experience in continuous improvement and excellence in teaching
- An ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others and demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Education and Experience
- Applicants require a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- The successful candidate will have extensive instructional experience in a discipline within the School
- Previous experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred
*For a complete list of specific responsibilities, please refer to the School Chair Job Description available from Human Resources
This three-year appointment commences August 1, 2018 through to June 30, 2021. A monthly stipend will be paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement when the successful applicant begins training.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.