Chair, Various Program Areas, Creative Arts and Applied Computer Education

Red River College

Posted: 9 months ago Closes: Jul 19, 2024

Job Location: Exchange District Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

Job Type: Full Time

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Job applications must be submitted through https://careers.rrc.ca/, and not through AMIK for consideration.
 
Chair, IT Operations and Information Security, Chair Entrepreneur in Residence, and Chair, Game Development and Digital Media and Design
Creative Arts and Applied Computer Education 
 
POSITION TYPE: 3 Full-Time Positions Available
  
SALARY: $93,043 - $124,618 per annum
 
POSITION LOCATION: Exchange District Campus (Winnipeg, MB)
 
At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/
 
ELIGIBILITY LIST: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
 
DUTIES
Reporting to the Director of the Institute of Entertainment and Media Arts will be the Chair, Digital Media Design. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Creative Arts and Applied Computer Education will be the Chair of IT Operations and Information Security and the Chair of Entrepreneur in Resident.  
The Chairs will provide strategic leadership, direction and day-to-day management of academic courses/programs within their department at Red River College Polytech (RRCP). The Chairs supports the goals of the Polytech's strategic and academic plans and implements operational plans for their department. This includes leading change management; providing leadership for program quality; managing financial and other resources; recruiting, evaluating and supporting faculty and staff. The Chair ensures students receive the advice and support necessary for success. The Chair develops and nurtures effective contacts with industry, the community and other College departments.

The Chairs are responsible for the overall success of their academic department as measured by students, their success and industry satisfaction. The Chairs will identify opportunities for incremental or new program growth through industry partnerships and labour market assessments. The Chairs promotes a collaborative, inclusive environment conducive to teaching excellence and is committed to Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion which is evident in all aspects of their leadership style, decisions and interactions with others. Please indicate in your cover letter which position/s you are applying for.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field; a combination of education and recent, relevant experience may be considered
  • Significant industry experience in information technology, game development or digital media design
  • Experience with resource, budget, and financial management
  • Adaptive in thinking to develop and implement academic programs and academic courses with a student-centered approach to learning, and student capacity for intercultural understanding empathy, and mutual respect
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience facilitating large group discussions
  • Experience leading individuals and teams through change
  • An innovative, collaborative leadership style with experience building and sustaining teams, strength in delivering results, handling complexity, and thinking globally
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Experience recruiting, developing, and mentoring diverse faculty and student to achieve their full potential
  • Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, anti-racism, social justice, diversity, and creating inclusive communities
  • Demonstrated experience building and contributing to strong, functional teams
  • Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master’s or graduate degree in a related field
  • Experience with external program accreditation processes
  • Experience working in a post-secondary environment
  • Experience in Service Delivery, Project Management, or Continuous Improvement
  • Experience in creating processes or standard operating procedures

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
  • This position may be required to travel
  • Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives. 

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