2324-158 - Academic Chair, School of Health and Human Services (CL8) - Ivany Campus

Location

Dartmouth, NS | Canada

Job description

Academic Chair, School of Health and Human Services (CL8)

Education

Ivany Campus

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

School of Health and Human Services
Term Full-time Position: Commencing approximately April 1, 2024 and ending approximately June 30, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59PM, March 5, 2024
Competition No. 2324-158
Salary range: $104,078.416 to $122,445.195 annually

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a Bachelor of Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. You are currently registered, or are eligible for registration, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN), and are in good standing. A Graduate Degree would be considered an asset.

• You have a minimum of seven (7) years (full-time equivalent) of recent and progressive occupational experience in healthcare. You have a minimum of five (5) years (full-time equivalent) in a formal supervisory, management or leadership role. Experience in your field includes leadership/management and formal teaching at a post-secondary level.

• You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a team.

• Experience coaching, mentoring and ensuring appropriate development of team members in the achievement of excellence.

• Experience managing and forecasting budgets.

• Occupational experience that includes managing in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suit and e-mail. Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace and experience with Human Resource Information Management systems would be considered assets.

• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.

• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization.
• Thorough knowledge of adult learning theory and principles with a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to deliver the highest quality of programming.
• Proven ability to evaluate and analyze processes and programs in order to recommend changes and to set new directions for growth that are consistent with current standards and trends.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in the healthcare field, specifically nursing, and have had experience working with accreditations.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating logistics for on and off campus events and programming.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities including scheduling staff and programming.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning and have recent, relevant development opportunities.
• Passion for NSCC's critical role in the province's economic and community development.

As the Academic Chair for the School of Health and Human Services, you will:

• Lead the delivery of Practical Nursing and Continuing Care programs at the Ivany Campus ensuring the highest standard of quality and consistency in programing while supporting student success.
• Provide leadership to the Practical Nursing and Continuing Care programs across the College in partnership with the leadership in the School of Health and Human Services. Your strategic and operational leadership is key to ensuring the objectives of programs offered by NSCC are met through efficient and effective management of all fiscal and human resources, while endorsing the application of adult education principles and portfolio learning, within a safe work environment, and portfolio learning in a learning centered college.
• Be a key member of both Campus and School teams. Campuses and Schools share accountability for ensuring a quality-learning environment and a cohesive campus team.
• Use your established relationships in the health care and human service related sectors regionally and locally to inform programming and opportunities for students.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected] . Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

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