Academic Chair, School of Trades & Technology - Jobs in Peterborough, ON

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Fleming is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes Region in Central Ontario... a beautiful place to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty and a mere 90 minutes north-east of Toronto. The College’s 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, including hundreds of international students from countries around the world, attend at campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg. Fleming offers more than 100 full-time programs in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, General Arts and Science, Technology, Skilled Trades, Community Development, Health, Business, and Justice as well as other Continuing Education courses.We are also extremely proud of our more than 73,000 Fleming alumni who are contributing to their communities in the region, across the province and around the world.The School of Trades & Technology makes part of its home in the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre, an 87,000-square-foot trades and technology skills training facility which features state-of-the-art, sustainable shop facilities, smart-wired classrooms and labs with the newest technology for both post-secondary and apprenticeship training. A large open area, called the Skills Arena, allows students from a number of different trades programs such as carpentry, electrical, HRAC, and plumbing to learn and train in one location, as they would on a construction site. Aspiring chefs learn their trade in our culinary program where they put their skills to practice in our sixty-five seat on-site restaurant. The School also delivers exceptional technology programming in applied electrical engineering and mechatronics. At the Frost Campus in the City of Kawartha Lakes the heavy equipment programs are taught.What Are We AboutWorking collaboratively with the Dean, faculty and staff, the Academic Chair develops and implements goals and objectives in alignment with the College’s Strategic and Academic Plan and is responsible for the providing academic leadership and management of the School’s day-to-day operations. The Academic Chair provides leadership in academic processes, including new program development, program review, quality assurance, and external accreditation processes ensuring a focus on the needs of students and employers in the labour market. They also contribute to the development of the School budget and multi-year capital plan. The Academic Chair is responsible for the organization and facilitation of Program Advisory Committee meetings and the implementation of outcomes. The incumbent is responsible for the planning and implementation of all School College Work Initiative (SCWI) opportunities at Fleming College, including Dual Credit (DC) offerings and SCWI Activities. The Academic Chair recruits, supervises, and develops full-time and contract faculty and provides leadership and direction for workload assignments of the School. Through exemplary leadership, engagement, mentoring, support and communication, the Academic Chair models the values of responsiveness, innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness and accountability that are inherent in the Strategic plan. The Academic Chair participates on various cross-College committees, in collaboration with the Dean, seeks out, and fosters partnerships with industry, the community and other educational institutions.Please Note:This position has been designated as on-campus and is expected on-site 100% of the time.For More Information:For a complete job description, please refer to the document found here: Job DescriptionExplore what Fleming College has to offer and the beautiful communities we are surrounded by. Check out Life@Fleming.¿What We Are Looking For:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline, preferably Engineering or Science.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible academic and/or leadership experience combined with professional experience in the field or discipline.
• Relevant post-secondary teaching experience.
• Supervision of professional staff within a unionized setting.
• Experience with design, development and delivery
• Ability to be nimble and problem solve operational challenges
• Open-minded, responsive and approachable with proven academic leadership abilities
• Strategic and innovative thinker with ability to connect the big picture to operations
• Superior communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including mediation, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational, planning, budget and analytical abilities
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and foster a collegial, collaborative work environment and empower direct reports
• Deep commitment to equity and diversity with demonstration of promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace environment
• Ability to promote a positive work environment through honesty, integrity and ethical behaviour consistent with Fleming’s core values

Please Note – AdminPlease note that in addition to the salary range listed above, you will be eligible for performance-based incentives, in accordance with the College’s administrative compensation program and practices.How To ApplyInternal Candidates can apply by going here: My Self Service > Recruiting > Careers or My Campus > Career OpportunitiesExternal candidate can apply by visiting our website: http://www.FlemingCollege.ca/Careers.Equity, Diversity & InclusionFleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our Staff, our Faculty and our Administration including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities and commit to ensuring accommodations available throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform our Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your equal participation. To obtain a copy of this document in another format please e-mail HR@flemingcollege.ca.Quick Apply

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