Faculty Lead - Game Program - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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LaSalle College Vancouver is part of the LCI Education Network which is present on 5 continents and has 23 post-secondary campuses and approximately 3,000 employees who support more than 17,000 students worldwide each year. From one country to the next, LCI Education favors the harmonization of its programs, which makes for greater flexibility, better control over the quality of its services, and deeper respect towards the various cultures it works with.LaSalle College Vancouver offers a variety of design-based programs that respond to professional demands. Thanks to our reputation and continuous industry involvement, our experienced and dynamic teachers are passionate about providing world class instruction – both theoretical and practical – to our students.Game Program Faculty LeadLaSalle College Vancouver is part of the LCI Education Network which is present on five continents and has 23 post-secondary campuses and approximately 2,000 employees who support more than 12,000 students worldwide each year. From one country to the next, LCI Education favors the harmonization of its programs, which makes for greater flexibility, better control over the quality of its services, and deeper respect towards the various cultures it works with.LaSalle College Vancouver offers a variety of creative arts-based programs that respond to professional demands. Thanks to our reputation and continuous industry involvement, our experienced and dynamic teachers are passionate about providing world class instruction - both theoretical and practical - to our students.Position Summary:Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the incumbent provides academic leadership for the Gaming Programs: Bachelor of Science in Gaming Production and Visual Gaming Production. The faculty lead must have a deep ownership of all aspects of their program, exemplifying and communicating a strong vision of success to all stakeholders. LCV is committed to providing students with Canada’s best educational experience and the faculty lead must display an unwavering commitment to this goal. The incumbent primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: faculty assignments and management; student scheduling and support; participating in committees; and maintaining the quality and relevance of program curriculum. He/she also participates in activities that promote the stature of the department and LaSalle College Vancouver and abides by the mandates set by the Board of Directors, the President and the College Leadership Team.Key Job Responsibilities:1. ACADEMIC LEADERSHIPA. Studentsa. Improve the student learning experience and provides them with mentorshipb. Promote a culture of positive relations between students as well as among students and facultyc. Manage student related operations such as scheduling, registrations and appealsB. Facultya. Works with Academic Director and CHAO to select, hire, and manage faculty (training, performance … etc.)b. Encourage faculty to collaborate with one another and engage with the greater community2. TEACHINGa. Teach 15 sections each calendar/academic year, as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer3. CURRICULUMWorks with members of the academic team on:a. Providing annual program review and recommend changes for growth and renewalb. Ensuring curriculum is relevant and pedagogically appropriatec. Monitoring and maintaining course materials including: syllabi and course materialsd. Supporting the compliance requirements for regulatory bodies, e.g. PAC4. OPERATIONALa. In conjunction with the CAO, create an annual operating and capital departmental budgetb. Foster and promote inter-departmental collaborations to work toward the vision and mission statementsc. Collaborate with Marketing and Admissions to achieve enrolment successd. Work with the team on cultivating external partnerships (industry, credit transfer related, alumni5. Fulfill expectations as set in the Board approved Strategic Plan6. Participate in College events including Convocation, Portfolio Shows, Open Houses, All School meetings, and other such events as directed by the Dean of Academics7. Serve on College committees as directed by the ChAO8. Oversee or participate in special projects as directed by the ChAO9. Perform other related duties, as assignedKey Relationships:

• President, LaSalle College Vancouver
• Chief Academic Officer
• Manager of Student Experience
• Director of Admissions
• Director of Marketing
• Key Managers
• Faculty
• Executive Liason to the President and Chief Academic Officer

Job Requirements:Knowledge:

• Masters’ degree in a Game Design/Development field
• Minimum of 3 years related and increasingly responsible experience in Academics or industry
• Advanced certifications or credits towards further study are highly preferred
• Advising and teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• Fiscal and personnel management experience

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills
• Action and results oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills with a range of populations
• Strong leadership, effective team and partnering skills
• Mathematic skills to a sufficient level to support budgeting, forecasting and working with numbers

Abilities and Attributes:

• Work collaboratively with other departments
• Plan, coordinate, monitor and motivate the activities of others
• Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to manage by influence
• Contribute to the execution of a strategic plan
• Analyze data and trends
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and demonstrate that proven ability in everything he/she does
• Flex his/her personality when interacting with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders

Team player with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial mindsetHigh level of professionalism, diplomacy and tactListen effectively and respond appropriatelyWork independently, and effectively, under pressure and with minimal supervisionAdapt to changing assignments and juggle multiple, and sometimes competing, prioritiesDeal with ambiguity and successfully meet deadlinesAll employees at LaSalle College Vancouver are defined by key attributes which we value. These key attributes are: action oriented, innovative/creative, resourceful, respects peoples’ individuality and differences, engaging/effective communicator, committed to sharing knowledge and best practices, have a global perspective, embraces change, client/customer focused, and resilient.Quick Apply

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