Program Chair, Medical Laboratory Assisting

at  Nait

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
• Computer skills are essential
• Strong Oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Initiative to work independently and as part of the team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Related diploma required. Degree preferred
• Current active license with related regulatory body as required
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience
• Valid class 5 drivers license required
  Remuneration: As outlined in the NASA Collective Agreement. (Classification – Leader II, Instructor Supervisor)
  The successful candidate may be required to complete orientation and a variety of applicable training for the Chair assignment.
  This position is covered by the NASA (NAIT Academic Staff Association) Collective Agreement.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

• Mentors, motivates, coaches and provides guidance to instructors to ensure instructor excellence within the Program
• Participates in the recruitment, selection and orientation of the program team dedicated to NAIT’s visions, promises and values
• Works closely with the Department Head to ensure the timely and effective leadership of the program with a focus on academic staff support and student success.
• Recommends staff development opportunities for the instructional staff to the Department Head
• Provides instruction to students and fulfill instructional responsibilities
• Encourages and promotes research activities at the Program level
• Implements best practices related to curriculum management to ensure courses and programs offered are relevant and of the highest quality
• Leads the program to meet accreditation standards
• Leads the Program in striving for continual quality improvement
• Participates in activities that relate to student recruitment, retention and program promotion
• Engages in discussions for fair and equitable program team workloads and schedules
• Engages with industry, external stakeholders as well as other post-secondary institutions for the purpose of ensuring relevancy of Program related content and equipment
• Completes the necessary leadership training as recommended
• Some evenings and weekends may be required