Chair, Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics

at  Red River College Polytechnic

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing, Mechatronics or related); a combination of education and recent, relevant experience may be considered
• Demonstrated academic/research experience (scholarly and/or applied) in a relevant field
• Significant industry experience in a related field
• Experience with budgeting and financial management
• Experience leading individuals and teams through change
• Experience recruiting, developing, and mentoring diverse faculty and staff to achieve their full potential
• An innovative, collaborative leadership style with experience building and sustaining teams, strength in delivering results, handling complexity, and thinking globally
• Adaptive in thinking to develop and implement academic programs and academic courses with a student-centered approach to learning, and student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience facilitating large group discussions
• Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple stakeholders
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters or Graduate degree in a related field
• Specialized training in adult education/certificate in adult education or post-graduate certificate Teaching for Learning in Applied Education
• Experience with external program accreditation processes
• Experience working in a post-secondary environment

Reporting to the Director of Price Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics, the Academic Chair provides strategic leadership, direction, and day-to-day management of academic courses/programs within the Institute at RRC Polytech. The Chair supports the goals of RRC Polytech’s strategic and academic plans and implements operational plans for the Institute. This includes leading change; providing leadership for program quality; managing financial and other resources; recruiting, evaluating, and supporting faculty and staff. The Chair ensures students receive the advice and support necessary for success. The Chair develops and nurtures effective contacts with industry, the community, and other College departments and promotes a collaborative, inclusive environment conducive to teaching excellence and is committed to Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion which is evident in all aspects of their leadership style, decisions, and interactions with others.
The Chair will lead the development and delivery of two new postgraduate diploma programs, a suite of micro-credentials and a new manufacturing project space. The Chair will also grow the Institute’s student led research and work integrated learning activities and will identify opportunities for incremental or new program growth through industry partnerships and labour market assessments.