Chairperson, Allied Health & Human Services Programs; Internal

Term of Appointment

June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028 (50% release time)

Dean of Health Sciences and Human Services

An annual stipend of $3,127.00, in accordance with BCGEU Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.

NLC's Health Sciences programs require a half-time Chair for approximately a two-year term. This position carries half-time teaching release. Under the direction of the Dean, Health Sciences & Human Services the successful candidate will be responsible for educational leadership within the Allied Health and Human Service programs. The Chair will have responsibility for maintaining excellence in the department and for taking appropriate, timely action to foster the highest possible standards of teaching, scholarship, service, and student advising.

The Chair also provides focus and direction to ensure the quality of programs, with responsibilities for leading the department in matters of curriculum, planning, assessment, regulatory oversight, and student affairs. The Chair coordinates and supports the personal and professional talents of the department members and assists them in functioning as an effective team.

This position requires a consistent presence on campus during the instructional period from September until the end of June.

• Must be a current, regular employee of Northern Lights College;
• Educational credentials appropriate for the program area;
• Minimum of five years instructional experience at the post-secondary level in relevant programs; or a combination of relevant instructional and work experience over five years;
• Demonstrable commitment to educational leadership;
• Demonstrable excellence in written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrable excellence in team-building and consultative leadership.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.