Position Title Director, English Language Studies and University Access
Department/Unit OLCD Pathways – Admin
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S386-23
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) Three (3) years
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 FTE
Qualifications
Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Classification ADM-07
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development ( OLCD ) develops and delivers innovative and diverse educational programs for more than 3000 students annually to help them navigate the changing world of learning and work. The Director of English Language Studies ( ELS ) and University Access (UA) is directly responsible for the financial performance, overall program direction, and academic quality and relevance of a portfolio of pre-university courses, university transition and support courses, credit courses, and professional development programs across the wide spectrum of lifelong learning pathways.
Key Responsibilities
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
Assets
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies One (1)
Open Date 10/03/2023
Close Date 10/23/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/14826
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