About City University of Seattle:
City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.
Job Description:
City University of Seattle in Canada is looking for a qualified Regional Program Director to join its outstanding team of faculty and staff in the Master of Counselling program in the School of Health and Social Sciences. Work is conducted in a hybrid format, with on-site activities primarily taking place at the Vancouver campus and bi-annual visits to the Saanich campus. Ideal candidates have experience in post-secondary educational program coordination and administration, have a relevant doctoral degree, are a registered psychologist with clinical experience or counselling professional registered with BCACC or a registered governing body.
Job Summary:
The Regional Program Director reports to the Vice President of Canadian Academic Programs, BC, and is responsible for ensuring a quality student experience. The Director engages the program team through collaborative leadership and management to ensure a rich learning experience for students and program excellence through continuous improvement in program design, assessment, technology integration, and curriculum development. The Director provides guidance and leadership to Associate Program Directors, Continuing, Term, and Associate Faculty and staff, fosters student development, and actively engages in academic governance. The Director looks to develop opportunities for new certificates, specializations, and related degrees to best serve BC learners and communities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Program Management
In alignment with the academic governance model, plans, organizes, directs, and monitors program operations, including the program budget, student success, faculty scheduling, hiring and retention, and curriculum assessment, review, and development. Maintains program relevance and leads the effort to review and revise the program to enhance the student learning experience through an annual peer review process. Advises on enrolment targets and coordinates with senior management to meet them. Coordinates the periodic external review of the program and contributes to the periodic application for renewal of provincial consent to offer the degree.
- Teaching Excellence
Teaches two courses a year or the equivalent, within compensation, as assigned to ensure the quality of program and student learning experience. Models excellence in teaching and learning and fosters student development.
- Performance of faculty and staff management
Oversees Associate Program Directors, staff and teaching faculty performance to ensure program quality. In alignment with the governance model, provides leadership in hiring, developing, evaluating, and managing expectations of faculty and staff. Ensures effective orientation, training, mentoring, and coaching for faculty and staff to foster a respectful and empowering learning environment.
- Curriculum Development and Review
Leads the faculty to ensure the program curriculum aligns with CityU Academic Model and focuses on application and current practice. Consults broadly with stakeholders to ensure relevance of curriculum in a dynamic provincial environment. Ensures alignment of the program with provincial education and provincial and national professional accreditation standards.
- Student Learning and Development
Oversees and advocates for inclusive approaches to student learning and engagement, including decolonizing and Indigenizing pedagogy and activities. Proactively works with faculty to further build on students' capacity to be responsible, ethical, and self-directed professionals and members of the community. Responsible for interviewing and selecting students for the program and overseeing internship opportunities. Works with faculty to adhere to provincial standards of education for the capstone in a way that also respects the academic and cultural diversity of learners.
- Academic and Institutional Governance
Provides critical input to academic and institutional governance through leadership and participation on councils and committees. Ensures best practices and administrative fairness in the development and application of policies and procedures. Ensures relevance of the Program Advisory Committee through ongoing membership engagement and renewal. Supports and consults with student cohort or program representatives to hear and respond to feedback.
- Currency and Scholarship
Maintains currency in profession and scholarly work. Advances a culture of scholarship to ensure faculty currency. Models, promotes, and facilitates faculty scholarship in teaching and learning and relevant disciplines.
- Service and Outreach
Actively engages with stakeholders to inform program relevance, build collaborative relationships and potential partnerships. Liaises with professional regulators to ensure program congruence with regulator requirements and responsiveness to a dynamic environment.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Counselling Psychology or related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in teaching, preferably in both in-class and online modes of educational delivery.
- Demonstrated experience in higher education management, leadership, governance and curriculum development. Able to lead annual strategic planning and implement strategies to meet goals.
- Demonstrated practice of leadership in a collaborative, student-centred and inclusive environment committed to continuous improvement.
- Experience engaging students and faculty in teaching and learning practices consistent with First People's Principles of Learning.
- Ability to address student academic-related issues and concerns following policy and procedure and apply principles of administrative fairness in support of retention and student success.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to relate to and communicate with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external communities in person and in virtual modes.
- Ability to engage with and build partnerships with external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and learning management systems in support of quality teaching and learning.
Additional Information:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.
Working Conditions:
The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting. Must come to the Vancouver campus at least two days a week to ensure regular contact with students and faculty and in-person availability across programs.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours are required in this position.
- Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.
- Reliable internet connection is a prerequisite.
Salary information:
CAD 90,000 - 115,000/year.
Benefits information:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and paid time off; supplemental health plan; retirement savings plans with employer matching; tuition benefits; and other workplace perks such as flexible work schedules.
Application Instructions:
City University of Seattle accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application includes the following:
- Completed Electronic Application Form
- Cover letter
- Resume
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City University in Canada is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating opportunities and access for all individuals, ensuring employment decisions are based solely on ability and qualifications. In line with this commitment, CityU actively seeks to empower and support historically marginalized groups, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are steadfast in advancing equity, embracing diversity in all its forms, and fostering a culture of dignity and respect by creating a learning and work environment that promotes social justice, equitable access, respectful collaboration, and inclusivity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates belonging to historically marginalized groups and those who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.
