Chair, Social Work; Term

Keyano College’s School of Health & Human Services is currently seeking a Social Work Chair for a term role ending on or before June 30, 2028. The position will also include chair responsibilities for the Child & Youth Care program.

Chairs play a crucial role in students’ academic success and development within the School. In addition to their responsibility for delivering high-quality instruction, fostering student engagement, and contributing to the overall academic environment of the institution, Chairs undertake administrative and/or supervisory duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

The Social Work Diploma program is designed to prepare graduates to practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in rural and urban settings. In addition to the assigned Chair duties, the successful candidate will teach primarily in the Social Work Diploma program but may also teach across the school of Health and Human Services.

Note:

this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Curriculum development, preparation and instruction in the classroom (this could be virtually and/or in-person)
• Performing field supervision and practicum support
• Facilitation and review of clinical and work experience settings (where applicable)
• Continuous professional development to maintain currency in one’s discipline.
• Incorporate teaching and learning strategies that support student academic success.
• Student consultation and advisement
• Supervision and evaluation of students
• Must comply with Human Rights Legislation as well as college policies and procedures and collective agreement obligations regarding equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Peer leader in providing direction to the respective program area.
• Program planning in the form of administration of the development of new courses and programs, actively engaging with provincial bodies/community partners, consulting with faculty to align program goals, and preparing proposals and changes for Council consideration.
• Consultation regarding budget creation and variance reporting, assessing operational and capital needs with the team, monitoring expenditures, and providing budget feedback to management.
• Consultation on work loading of faculty and timetabling, leading program area meetings, and facilitating internal communications.
• Addressing student concerns, liaising with provincial bodies/community partners, ensuring policy compliance, and contributing to program success.
• Peer-mentoring through faculty classroom observations, student feedback and evaluations.
• Conducting faculty interviews with the selection committee and facilitating orientation of instructors.
• Facilitating program advisory committee meetings and ensure representation from diverse industry and business stakeholders, as well as related professionals.
• Encouraging participation of faculty in college functions, voluntary training,…