Academic Chair, School of Health
| Competition Number: 125142 | Type: Faculty |
| Closing Date: April 30, 2025 | Category: Internal Posting |
Medicine Hat College invites applications from full-time, regular faculty for a Chair of Health position in the School of Health and Community Services. The Chair will work in collaboration with the Dean and the School to establish and implement program and school goals and objectives that align with college strategy and the academic plan.
A little about the role:
This position is important in school planning and goal setting. It is also instrumental in managing the work of faculty and staff in the department including, but not limited to, recruitment and retention of staff and students, teaching and learning, training, development, succession planning, orientation, mentoring, team building, addressing issues, monitoring academic performance and success of students, completing performance evaluations and providing day-to-day leadership. This position will also consult with faculty to ensure program currency and integrity of content and delivery, making recommendations and providing assistance, as needed.
Details:
- Preference will be given to full time regular, non-probationary faculty (normally within the school).
- Minimum Master’s in a Health or Health related field, however consideration may be given to those who are currently pursuing their Master's.
- Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively and make positive contributions as a team member, maintain confidentiality, and be able to manage sensitive situations.
- A commitment to student success.
The annual salary stipend for this position is: $10,000 in accordance with the faculty association collective agreement.
Term of Appointment: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #125142 with your resume, saved as a single document. Deadline for receipt of applications is April 30, 2025.
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
All faculty who are newly hired, or are on temporary contracts, must provide official transcripts verifying their qualifications. Degrees conferred outside of Canada must be accredited by the Province of Alberta, International Qualification Assessment Service (IQAS), Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, to be valid and recognized by Medicine Hat College.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:
- Email (You can select the "Apply Now" button.) Please send your application as an attachment in either .doc,.docx,.pdf or .rtf formats (only).
- Canada Post
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr@mhc.ab.ca
Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.