Associate Chair, Global Supply Chain

Job title:

Associate Chair, Global Supply Chain

Company

Yorkville University

Job description

We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. In choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people.Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.Who we needReporting to the Associate Dean, BBA On Campus, we are looking for an Associate Chair, Global Supply Chain to join us in a full-time faculty member role. You will take on a partial teaching load balanced with a key leadership role within the program, where you will be responsible for overseeing the curriculum, industry engagement and student experience for the Global Supply Chain specialization. You will represent the specialization with prospective students, current students and alumni, as well as with industry stakeholders, including the Global Supply Chain Specialization Advisory Panel, other Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs), employers and community groups.This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days a week at our New Westminster campus.What’s in it for youImpact. We are disrupting education, and you will be an invaluable player. You want to make an impact at a progressive, private university. You want to align your background in business and education to deliver best-in-class, relevant and modern courses to our students. Joining us now is a genuine opportunity for professionals who want to make a mark on academia.Recognition and career development. You want to join a place that inspires change, takes action, and continuously innovates. Yorkville is a progressive, forward-thinking, innovative education centre. This is a visibly impactful, reputation-building role with strategic and real-world impact, focused on meeting the diverse needs of local, national, and global students, disrupting traditional programming, and nurturing collaboration. Opportunities for your future include growing further in academic leadership.As our new Associate Chair, Global Supply Chain, you will:

• Act as a Course Lead for the Specialization. You will mentor and support other course leads in the specialization stream. You will participate in hiring committees. You will lead the analysis of student feedback data pertaining to the specialization and outline an appropriate action plan. You will review transfer credit equivalency for the specialization.
• Network and promote. You will partner with the Student Recruitment and Marketing and Communications teams to ensure the specialization is well understood and promoted. You will partner with Student Experience to support the successful career placement of graduates and host special events to profile student talent. You will attend open houses and key industry events to promote the specialization with industry stakeholders, academic and professional associations, accrediting bodies, employers, and community groups.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Global Supply Chain Specialization Advisory Panel and the Faculty. You will attend and actively participate in PSI meetings and network to ensure best practices are implemented. You will assist in the formation and ongoing operation of the Specialization Advisory Panel. You will support YU’s alumni strategy as a faculty liaison.
• Oversee the curriculum development. You will conduct quarterly meetings with EM course leads to discuss curriculum development and improvements. You will support creating, reviewing, updating, and maintaining associated curriculum management documentation related to the specialization stream.

You have:

• The experience. You have a Master’s degree in a related field and proven success in teaching and course development at the post-secondary level. You have published both academic and professional research. You have an in-depth understanding of industry associations, certifications and regulatory bodies in Supply Chain Management, and you are a member in good standing with Supply Chain Canada.
• The leadership. You are a visionary leader with a passion for sharing knowledge and creating access to courses, bringing real industry experiences and examples into the classroom. You can leverage your network to host industry experts as guest lecturers and generate employment opportunities within the field. You prioritize taking and fostering a collaborative and inclusive approach to teaching and can engage students and faculty. You have a demonstrated ability to provide mentorship, guidance, and thought leadership. You are a creative problem solver, able to balance and shift priorities, anticipate and respond to issues, and manage change effectively.
• The interpersonal skills. You have exceptional oral and written communication skills. You can build trusting, influential relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, academic leaders, faculty, students, alumni, regulatory bodies, and industry partners. You have the emotional intelligence, business acumen and maturity to manage conflict, exercise diplomacy, practice discretion, and apply constructive feedback.

Why work at Yorkville University?

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees – and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications and programs – right up to our Masters’ offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services and a work-life balance.

Compensation: Base salary is $100-110K per year plus benefits.Join usWe welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest.What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your professional and academic background.
• An introductory call with the team
• A panel interview with leadership, faculty, and a student
• A final interview with the Provost & President
• Reference, credential and background check

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-877-429-4029.#LI-Hybrid
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Expected salary

$100000 – 110000 per year

Location

New Westminster, BC

Job date

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:41:25 GMT

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