Medical Laboratory Technology Program Chair - North

Medical Laboratory Technology Program Chair (North York Campus)

Anderson College, we are more than our century-old history, our programs, and state-of-the-art facilities; we are a team of caring individuals deeply committed to helping our students become skillful, confident, and in-demand employees. We are committed to fostering innovation, creativity, and excellence in education.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Program Chair, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, delivering, development, and execution of our Medical Laboratory Science programs. You will work closely with various teams to curate engaging and impactful content that aligns with our organizational objectives and resonates with our target audience. The program chair will work closely with the academic team through program accreditation and quality assurance projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director of Academics and Quality Assurance and in collaboration with campus leadership and program faculty, the Program Chair plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our programs and initiatives. The Program Chair will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of program coordination to ensure their success and impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with established curriculum, learning objectives, and departmental standards.
• Prepare and deliver engaging lectures, presentations, and other instructional materials to facilitate student learning and comprehension.
• Develop and update course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials to reflect current best practices and academic standards.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation, critical thinking, and academic success.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and requirements set forth by relevant accrediting agencies.
• Collaborate with academic departments, faculty, and staff to collect data, assess program effectiveness, and implement improvements to meet accreditation standards.
• Provide guidance and support to faculty in the preparation of self-studies, reports, and other accreditation-related documents.
• Stay informed about changes in accreditation standards, regulations, and best practices, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze institutional data to track progress towards accreditation goals and identify areas for improvement.
• Represent the institution at accreditation meetings, conferences, and other events, advocating for our commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and gather feedback to continuously improve the quality and impact of our offerings.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction, analyze situations, and develop effective solutions.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills in a complex environment and a record of effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and indigenization.
• Demonstrated ability to build leadership capacity in the faculty by mentoring, and coaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence; ability to advance the quality and content of programs, courses, initiatives, and the student learning experience.
• Strong organizational skills applicable to operational and logístical tasks,
• Knowledge of faculty management processes and a demonstrated ability to set a tone of support and respect.
• Engagement in research and scholarship initiatives.
• Involvement in external partnerships
• Intercampus travel is required, possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.
• An understanding of the accreditation process
• A thorough understanding of the most recent version of the CSMLS competencies

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario (CMLTO)
• A member in good standing of the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• A member in good standing with the Medical Laboratory Professionals of Ontario (MLPAO)
• At least five (5) years of medical laboratory technology experience, including demonstrated committee work and leadership experience.
• Experience working in a teaching-intensive post-secondary institution is an asset.
• High level of proficiency with Office 365 environment, including Outlook, One Drive, SharePoint, Forms, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience in at least one learning management system.

Job Types : Permanent (In person), Monday to Friday, North York Campus

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