ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Program Chair, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, delivering, development, and execution of our Intra-Oral Dental Assisting programs. You will work closely with various teams to curate engaging and impactful content that aligns with our organizational objectives and resonates with our target audience. The Program Chair will work closely with the academic team through program accreditation and quality assurance projects.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Director of Academics and Quality Assurance and in collaboration with leadership and program faculty, the Program Chair plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our programs and initiatives. The Program Chair will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of program coordination to ensure their success and impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
· Teach assigned courses in accordance with established curriculum, learning objectives, and departmental standards.
· Prepare and deliver engaging lectures, presentations, and other instructional materials to facilitate student learning and comprehension.
· Working with the academic team, develop and update course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials to reflect current best practices and academic standards.
· Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student and faculty participation, critical thinking, and academic success.
· Prepare, train, and coach faculty to utilize standardized curriculum.
· Facilitate regular faculty team discussions to enhance pedagogical practices
· Monitor instructors through monthly review sessions to maintain curriculum quality control.
· Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and requirements set forth by relevant accrediting agencies.
· Collaborate with academic departments, faculty, and staff to collect data, assess program effectiveness, and implement improvements to meet accreditation standards.
· Provide guidance and support to faculty in the preparation of self-studies, reports, and other accreditation-related documents.
· Stay informed about changes in accreditation standards, regulations, and best practices, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
· Monitor and analyze institutional data to track progress towards accreditation goals and identify areas for improvement.
· Represent the institution at accreditation meetings, conferences, and other events, advocating for our commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement.
· Evaluate program effectiveness and gather feedback to continuously improve the quality and impact of our offerings.
COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction, analyze situations, and develop effective solutions.
- Outstanding interpersonal communication skills in a complex environment and a record of effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion, decolonization and indigenization.
- Demonstrated ability to build leadership capacity in the faculty by mentoring, and coaching.
- Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence; ability to advance the quality and content of programs, courses, initiatives, and the student learning experience.
- Strong organizational skills applicable to operational and logistical tasks,
- Knowledge of faculty management processes and a demonstrated ability to set a tone of support and respect.
- Engagement in research and scholarship initiatives.
- Involvement in external partnerships
- Intercampus travel is required, possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.
- An understanding of continuous quality improvement
- A thorough understanding of the most recent version of the NDAEB Domain and Clinical practical evaluations.
- A thorough understanding of the accreditation process with Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Current Certification Level II with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association.
- A clear understanding of adult learning principles
- A degree and or working towards a degree in health sciences or adult education
- At least five (5) years of teaching experience in a post-secondary environment, including demonstrated committee work and leadership experience.
- Experience working in a teaching-intensive post-secondary institution is an asset.
- High level of proficiency with Office 365 environment, including Outlook, One Drive, SharePoint, Forms, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Experience in at least one learning management system preferably D2L.
Applications from people with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Anderson College is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the College. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Anderson College. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
