Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application. Department: School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies Position Type: Full-Time Administrative Salary Range: $117,333.00-$156,441.00-Annual Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25 Anticipated Start Date: June 09, 2025 Length of Contract: N/A Posting Information This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals. Posting Closing Date: May 22, 2025 Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date. Job Description: Reporting to the Dean of the School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies, the Academic Chair provides broad academic leadership to the diverse programs in the department. The Academic Chair, Community Studies, ensures that the programming meets the needs of students and community partners and adheres to Ministry guidelines. The Chair has familiarity with academic and administrative policies and understands the importance of cross-departmental collaboration. The Academic Chair is accountability for planning, development, delivery, quality assurance and financial viability of the Department’s offerings while ensuring the effective use of current pedagogical and financial practices. The incumbent ensures that objectives of the programs offered by the School are attained through effective supervision of teaching and learning processes. The incumbent will be responsible for working closely with the other departments within the School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies to lead and support applied research and simulation initiatives. The incumbent conducts first-level investigation of complaints from students and staff and initiates the problem-solving process. The incumbent establishes positive working relationships with internal employees, students, and external industry and business representatives. The incumbent participates in student recruitment and College marketing efforts. Required Qualifications: Minimum of a master's degree in social work, early learning, disability studies, child and youth care, social sciences, and/or education; Minimum nine (9) years of relevant experience with increasingly responsible roles. This must include a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory/management/leadership role; Demonstrated management/leadership style preferably within a unionized environment that nurtures individual initiative and creativity, within the context of organizational goals; Demonstrated understanding and commitment to student success, teaching excellence, quality education preferably within an applied post-secondary environment. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in simulation and/or applied research; Strong communication and interpersonal skills that make you a consensus builder and problem solver; Demonstrated planning, organizational, time management and financial management skills to execute plans. Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Want a career that you can be proud of? We can help you build it. We are committed to growing your career through career and professional development, and providing you with the support, resources and technology you need to be successful Algonquin College is proud to have been named one of the National Capital Region’s Top 25 Employers every year since 2014. Find out why! Algonquin College is proud to offer a lifetime retirement pension. Find out more information on the CAAT Pension Plan website: Full-time Job Postings: DB Prime Plan Part-time Job Postings: DB Plus Plan
