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Associate Dean, Program Planning, Development, & Renewal

  • Job ID: ADMN-24/25-034
  • Location: Tri-Campus
  • Deadline: July 23, 2024
  • Job Type: Administrative/Management
  • Start Date: Immediately
  • Department: Academic Operations
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Duration: Full-Time

Position summary

Reporting to the Associate VP, Academic Excellence, the Associate Dean provides leadership to a team of Curriculum Specialists and supports the full program life cycle at St. Lawrence College (SLC) to ensure that SLC provides academic excellence in the design, development and renewal of SLC academic programming. The Associate Dean provides leadership and project management direction to the development of new programs as well as Program Review & Renewal processes; promotes quality curriculum and academic excellence; and manages the workload and performance of a team of Curriculum Specialists. The Associate Dean works in partnership with the Academic Schools and ensures consultation and collaboration in all aspects of quality curriculum. The Associate Dean also works in partnership with the School for Contemporary Teaching and Learning to ensure a seamless user experience for faculty in support of quality curriculum and academic excellence. The Associate Dean will develop and maintain working relationships with representatives from Colleges Ontario, the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB Secretariat), OCQAS/CVS and other provincial committees and on initiatives established through the Ministry and contribute to policy development.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a Master’s Degree in a related field.

 A minimum of 9 years of experience in teaching, curriculum and program development and student assessment from a learning outcomes perspective, program review, curriculum mapping, the development of new projects and programming, and the development of competency-based learning. Experience teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses at the post-secondary level. Proven experience in writing learning outcomes and participating in course/program development processes as well as curriculum alignment exercises. Experience in creating synergies across various units and building relationships with key partners to advance quality improvement.

Other Required Qualifications:

    • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and participate in consultative decision-making
    • Demonstrated organization, managerial, and project management skills
    • Ability to coordinate and carry out long-term projects with minimal supervision
    • Ability to produce quality written documentation and to present orally in a manner that is effective to a wide range of audiences
    • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills to support individuals with a wide variety of skillsets
    • Strong familiarity with the Framework for Programs of Instruction outlined by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU), Ontario College Quality Assurance Services/Credential Validation Service (OCQAS/CVS) requirements and PEQAB Standards

    Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements:

    The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location and work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy.

    Salary & Terms

    • Admin Group: Pay Band 13: $112,226 - $149,633 per annum, commensurate on education and experience. In addition to the salary, the position is eligible for pay for performance.
    • Hours per week: 37.5
    • Posted Date: July 3, 2024
    • Closing Date: July 23, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)

    Documents

    How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.

    THIS IS A FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

    St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity.  St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People, and Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

    This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.