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About the Role

The Chair provides academic leadership and manages the academic and administrative affairs of the Early Childhood Studies program. This role is accountable for the overall operational planning and management of the program, ensuring its relevancy, competitiveness, and currency in the field of study while meeting industry needs. The Chair is also responsible for managing the program's physical, financial, and human resource requirements, and collaborates with the Office of the Vice-Provost to advance the university's commitment to academic and scholarly excellence and student-centered supports.

Responsibilities

Leads/participates in academic and university initiatives/events to achieve University priorities and goals.
Teaches within their discipline expertise as per the Office of the Vice-Provost-established semester guidelines.
Engages in other assigned academic related activities (i.e., Study Abroad, Independent Study) as per the Office of the Vice-Provost-established semester guidelines.
Participates in scholarship through professional activities and creative contributions that advance the incumbents field of study and fosters an enhanced profile and positive reputation of the program and university.
Participates in research or scholarly activities in the incumbent’s field of study and produces work that advances their field of study and fosters an enhanced profile and positive reputation of the program and university.
Mentors students in their research endeavors and/or pursuit of graduate school or their employment aspirations after graduation.
Leads the development and implementation of a vision for the program that ensures relevancy, competitiveness, and currency in the field of study and ensuring industry needs are met, with an emphasis on the quality of the student experience.
Is accountable for the overall operational planning/management of the program (e.g., course planning that is fiscally responsible, recommendations for instructor/faculty appointments, appropriate and consistent application of academic rules and regulations).
Continuously develops curriculum to maintain quality and relevance through assessment, applied research or scholarly activities.
Leads the curriculum development/revision/renewal process for courses according to established University practice and process.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality and relevancy of the program content.
Chairs program committees as required (e.g., Curriculum Committee, hiring committees).
Participates in University committees as required (e.g., Academic Management and Programs Committee, University Operations Committee).
Responsible for initiatives that support student engagement and success.
Responsible for resolving complex student matters.
Interprets the academic rules and regulations, University of Guelph, and Humber Polytechnic policies and procedures, and translates these into proposed actions.
Communicates academic rules/regulations/policies and procedures to faculty/instructors (as required).
Approves final grade submissions from all instructors each semester.
Assesses and approves program related requests according to academic rules and regulations.
Leads annual performance review(s) for direct report(s) and provides formative feedback routinely.
Oversees and contributes to faculty/instructor hiring (e.g., hiring committee, hiring decisions).
Recommends faculty/instructor hires to the Office of the Vice-Provost as per the established University process.
Oversees performance of staff within assigned area as per requirements of University of Guelph and Humber Polytechnic.
Hires and manages employees that support the operations of the portfolio.
Prepares annual operating budget in collaboration with Finance team at the University of Guelph-Humber.
Is accountable for management of the operating budget, monitoring expenditures and maintaining records to ensure expenditures do not exceed available funds.
Monitors course enrolments each semester.
Fosters, leads, and assists in university and community service activities to enhance and elevate the academic credibility and reputation of the University.
Participates in professional associations/organizations (as appropriate).
Acts as an ambassador for the University (e.g., external events, study abroad, establishing pathway agreements).
Fosters opportunities for new partnerships (e.g., research collaborations, visiting professorships, exchanges).

Requirements

An earned master’s degree in the Early Childhood Studies field or a closely related field.
5 – 9 years of extensive postsecondary experience (e.g., teaching, scholarly work, coordination, administration, research).
Demonstrated administrative capability.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically; manage complexity; lead through ambiguity; value, appreciate, and respect different perspectives and cultures; make thoughtful and informed decisions; and lead through continuous change.
Exceptional oral and written skills.
Applications should include: a detailed resume and a cover letter indicating how you meet some or all of the criteria.

Skills

Academic leadership
Administrative management
Operational planning
Strategic thinking
Curriculum development
Stakeholder collaboration
Human resource management
Financial management
Budget preparation
Performance reviews
Faculty hiring
Interpreting academic rules and regulations
Policy implementation
Student engagement
Problem-solving
Communication (oral and written)
Scholarship
Research
Mentoring
Teamwork
Adaptability

Location

The University of Guelph-Humber (Humber Polytechnic’s North Campus at 207 Humber College Blvd, Toronto, Ontario)

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

5 – 9 years of extensive postsecondary experience

Education Level

Earned master’s degree in the Early Childhood Studies field or a closely related field.
Earned doctorate is preferred.

Salary/Compensations

Minimum Starting Salary: $144,930

Benefits

An opportunity to be a part of building the University of Guelph-Humber's future.
Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
Work/Life balance with above-average days off due to university closure schedules.

About the Company

At the University of Guelph-Humber, we offer career paths that open a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore.
People are at the heart of the Guelph-Humber experience.
Every day we work together to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in providing an education that offers a unique blend of academic and immersive, real work experiences combining theory and practice to solve complex challenges.
The University of Guelph-Humber is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city.
The University of Guelph-Humber supports employment equity.
The University of Guelph-Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
The University of Guelph-Humber is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
At the University of Guelph-Humber, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited.
All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Equal Opportunity

We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity, and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.
If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).