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2526-179 - Academic Chair (CL8), Schools of Access Education and Language, and Trades & Transportation - Truro Campus - EN

Nova Scotia Community College

Truro, NS

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2526-179 - Academic Chair (CL8), Schools of Access Education and Language, and Trades & Transportation - Truro Campus - EN

Nova Scotia Community College

Truro, NS
 
Salary: $109,891.508
 

What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

This position is located in the Northen Region, at Truro Campus. As the Academic Chair for the School of Access Education and Language, and School of Trades and Transportation, you will:

  • Lead the delivery of Academic Upgrading, Life Skills, and Trades programs at the Campus ensuring the highest standard of quality and consistency in programing while supporting student success.
  • Be a key member of both Campus and School teams. Campuses and Schools share accountability for ensuring a quality-learning environment and a cohesive campus team.
  • Use your established relationships in Academic Upgrading and Trades related sectors regionally and locally to inform programming and opportunities for students.

Your strategic and operational leadership is key to ensuring the objectives of programs offered by NSCC are met through efficient and effective management of all fiscal and human resources, while endorsing the application of adult education principles and portfolio learning, within a safe work environment, and portfolio learning in a learning-centered college.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

  • The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in education or field related to the Schools. Or you have the recognized equivalency of a Red Seal Trade. A Graduate Degree in education would be considered an asset.
  • You have a minimum of 7 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and progressive occupational experience in a field related to the School(s). You have a minimum of five years experience in a formal supervisory, management or leadership role. Leadership in a post secondary environment that includes supervising faculty would be considered an asset.
  • Teaching experience , particularly at a post-secondary level would also be desirable.
  • You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Brightspace, or ERP
  • You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.
  • You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

  • You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism
  • You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization.
  • You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
  • Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
  • You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in working in partnership with key sectors, as well as government, funders, and external regulatory bodies, to ensure program relevancy and currency as well as compliance with educational standards
  • You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • You are a strong communicator
  • You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to balancing often competing priorities
  • You have proven records and information management skills and abilities including strong organization and analytical skills.)
  • You have strong project management skills with a proven track record in risk management.
  • You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a team.
  • You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.
  • You are dedicated to life-long learning evidenced by your professional journey.
  • You show a strong commitment to community involvement.

Are you interested?

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Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at nikki.berrigan@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

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Academic Chair (CL8)

Schools of Access Education and Language, and Trades & Transportation


Northern Region, Truro Campus

Truro, Nova Scotia

Schools of Access Education and Language, and Trades & Transportation
Continuing Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately September 2 2025

Application deadline is 11:59PM, August 7, 2025

Competition No. 2526-179

Salary range: $109,891.508 to $129,284.126annually

About Nova Scotia Community College

Nova Scotia Community College is transforming our province. Through our network of 14 campuses, we provide Nova Scotians with inclusive and flexible access to education and the specialized, industry-driven training essential for today and tomorrow’s workforce.

We believe the future lies in the power of learning, which is why we care about the success of every student – in education, in career and in life. Our vision, mission, promise and values fill us with purpose, guide our work and drive us forward. We realize our vision and mission through our strategic plan, which focuses on the following key areas:

  • Student success
  • Community impact
  • Organizational excellence
  • Academic quality

We demonstrate our commitment to our values with leadership from Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, our international partnerships and our sustainability practices.

Vision Transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time.

Mission Building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation.

Promise To empower those who strive to know more, do more, be more.

Values

  • Accessibility - We commit to opening pathways and providing equitable opportunities for students to engage fully in our programs and services.
  • Diversity - We are intentional in our efforts to build diversity as a core strength. We recognize diversity of knowledge, worldview and experience as an asset and a key driver of success in advancing innovation, creativity and excellence.
  • Employee success - We believe that engaged people make the difference in our environment of continuous learning. Teamwork and creativity are encouraged and innovation is expected to ensure the success of our students and our organization.
  • Inclusion - We are committed to creating a culture of genuine inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment and where our students, employees and the communities we serve are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. 
  • Innovation - We believe there is always a better way. We find it by inspiring curiosity, openness and creativity in the pursuit of excellence.
  • Public accountability - We work with integrity in every area of the College and believe we must be fundamentally accountable for the public's trust in all that we do.
  • Safety - We're dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of our students and employees. We're committed to working collaboratively to foster a culture of safety and improving safety practices across the organization.
  • Student success - We empower students through applied learning, services and supports to propel them on their way to career success and fulfilment.
  • Sustainability - We commit to the continuous development of the social, economic, cultural and environmental sustainability of the College and our communities.

Jobs at NSCC We value Diversity and Inclusion The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

We offer:

  • Competitive salaries.
  • Comprehensive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, paramedical, life insurance and more.
  • Employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and other wellness and mental health supports.
  • A defined pension plan.
  • Option to make RRSP contributions using payroll deduction.
  • Preferred provider discounts such as home and auto as well as discounts as Lawton’s locations.
  • Campuses with athletic facilities, ample parking, daycares, cafeterias and accessible workplaces.
  • A FlexWork Policy offering options depending on your role.
  • Generous vacation entitlements, including paid time off between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
  • Various leaves, including illness or injury, long-term disability, time off for life events such as bereavement, family illness and more.
  • Tuition waiver for eligible employees and immediate family taking NSCC courses.
  • Professional development workshops and other learning opportunities for all employees.
  • Free organizational learning to support and continue to grow your teaching skills: An Adult Education Foundations (certificate) program to hone your teaching and student support skills (required for new Faculty and Professional Support employees). Ongoing workshops and one-on-one support as well as peer collaboration through a Teaching Commons (for Faculty).