ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CANADA

Innovation Flows Here.
Officially opening its doors in 2024, the University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is an innovative and digitally oriented institution that prepares graduates for leadership in the digital world. We believe in delivering programs that provide a direct pathway to meaningful careers in high-demand industries. We are currently offering both undergraduate and graduate programs of Honours Bachelor of Business Administration, Honours Bachelor of Science-Biomedical Sciences, Master of Arts in Digital Media and Global Communications, Master of Data Analytics and a Master of Management. UNF is part of the Global University Systems Canada group of institutions and Global University Systems, an international network of higher education institutions.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive administrative leadership experience within post-secondary or healthcare environments, with a focus on building teams while concentrating on excellence in the student/healthcare professional experience
• Solid background in the applied principles of social psychology
• Competent in digital technology and knowledgeable of the field of Healthcare Management – through the lenses of both academia and industry
• PhD degree in a relevant discipline
• Post-secondary teaching experience, with an inclusive learner-centered approach to teaching, willing to use, or to learn to use progressive information technology tools as aids to student learning.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the post-secondary level and excellence in teaching diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds.
• Experience teaching in a multi-modal post-secondary education environment (minimum of 5 years teaching experience preferred).
• Track record of research/scholarly achievement in a related field.
• Hands-on practical and professional experience within the healthcare sector is an asset.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate these competencies:
• Collaborative and engaging leadership style with a passion for continuous learning
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Adaptable, understands and demonstrates ability to adapt to new environments
• Maintains flexibility and willingness to work outside regular business hours to meet organizational needs.

• Leads the program, faculty and initiatives to effectively represent the program, the University, and the community.
• Actively works to promote a culture that is inclusive, fair, open, respectful, tolerant of diverse views and protective of the collective good of the University.
• Coaches and mentors faculty and staff. by providing guidance, support, and development opportunities. Ensures orientation to the program for newly appointed faculty.
• Collaborates with the Centre for Teaching Excellence to ensure the effectiveness of department faculty in teaching, curriculum and program development, and pedagogical techniques.
• Performs faculty recruitment and ensures recruitment processes are conducted in accordance with UNF Policies and relevant legislation.
• Organizes and oversees the faculty peer reviews, peer observations, and performance assessment process in accordance with UNF Policies.
• Oversees a fair and equitable allocation of faculty work such as teaching assignments, schedules, curriculum duties, and service responsibilities.
• Oversees the timely creation of program budget needs including faculty and staff planning, course schedules, and other program expenses.
• Chairs the Program Advisory Committee.
• Leads the internal self-study for Program Reviews in accordance with the Program Review Policy
• Approves course syllabi prior to each semester’s start and ensures curricular integrity by ensuring that learning outcomes are assessed in a scaffolded fashion throughout the program.