Job Details:
In-person
$76,431 - $98,500 / year
Full-time
Experienced
Date Posted: September 11, 2024
Posting Deadline: September 25, 2024
Department: Office of the Vice President, Academic and Research
Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Group Affiliation: APC Group, Group 7 ($76,431 - $98,500 annually)
At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Manager, Academic Program Development and Review to join our Office of the Vice President, Academic and Research team.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- Vacation
- Personal days
- Flexible Workplace
- Professional development
- Holiday closure
- Summer hour schedule
- Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Management, the Manager, Academic Program Development and Review will:
- Provide leadership to the institution in supporting the strategic development and quality assurance processes for academic programs mandated by the Senate and guided by the Academic Planning Committee (APC).
- As part of a formal operational process mandated by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC), this position will manage the annual cycle of program reviews and provide expertise and support to academic departments and programs in areas of curriculum development and renewal, articulation of program goals, and graduate attributes, and assessment of student learning.
- Be dedicated in its integrated scope to support the university's strategic enrolment plan (SEM) and strategic priorities in all three key areas that support discovery and innovation in a learning-centred environment, intercultural leaning, and ensuring institutional sustainability through program development, renewal and review.
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Manager, Academic Program Development and Review you will have:
- Completion of a Master's Degree. Educational Development is preferred.
- Minimum seven (7) to nine (9) year's related experience.
- Several years of experience in a university setting with a strong background in university level teaching and learning and curriculum development.
- Superior organization and project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
- High level empirical primary research skills with the ability to conceive, develop, carry out analyze and report on experiential approaches to pedagogical development.
- Knowledge of industry and academic best practices.
- Ability to make decisions and achieve goals in a high-paced environment with multiple, competing priorities
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential material.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.
Application Details
Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
About Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.
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