Vice President Academic Jobs

Job title Vice President Academic

Department Academic Administration

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Vice President Academic to provide strategic leadership and

oversight for academic affairs within the Innivec group of post-secondary institutions. The successful

candidate will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other senior administrators to shape and

enhance the academic programs and initiatives across our institutions, with a specific focus on academic

leadership, new curriculum development, skilling and reskilling, and online program management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Academic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership, set strategic direction, and foster a culture of

academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within Innivec institutions.

2. Curriculum Development: Collaborate with faculty members and academic departments to

develop and enhance curriculum offerings that align with industry trends, student needs, and

emerging fields, ensuring the curriculum remains relevant and meets the highest academic

standards.

3. Skilling and Reskilling Initiatives: Identify market demands and emerging skills gaps, and develop

innovative skilling and reskilling programs to address industry needs and equip students with the

necessary competencies for their careers.

4. Online Program Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and management of

online programs, ensuring they meet quality standards, engage learners effectively, and leverage

technology to deliver an exceptional online learning experience.

5. Academic Policy Development: Develop and implement academic policies and procedures to

ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional goals,

while promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equity in academic programs and services.

6. Faculty Development and Support: Support and mentor faculty members, fostering their

professional growth and guiding effective teaching practices, curriculum design,

assessment strategies, and integration of innovative instructional technologies.

7. Quality Assurance and Accreditation: Establish and maintain quality assurance processes,

including program reviews, assessments, and evaluation mechanisms, to ensure academic

programs meet or exceed accreditation standards and institutional benchmarks.

8. External Partnerships and Collaborations: Build and nurture strategic partnerships with industries,

organisations and professional associations to enhance collaborative opportunities, facilitate

internships and work-integrated learning experiences, and foster research collaborations.

9. Student Success and Support: Collaborate with student services and academic support units to

enhance student success, engagement, and retention, and provide leadership in promoting

student-centred approaches to teaching and learning.

10. Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Work closely with senior administrators to develop and

manage the academic budget, allocate resources effectively, and prioritise investments in

support of academic initiatives and strategic priorities.

Performance Measures:

1. Academic program excellence, including student satisfaction, retention rates, and success in achieving

learning outcomes.

2. Program accreditation and compliance with relevant quality assurance standards.

3. Faculty development and engagement, including professional growth, teaching effectiveness, and

student feedback.

4. Innovation in instructional design, educational technologies, and pedagogical approaches.

5. Collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance program relevance and

industry connections.

6. Effective leadership and communication within the academic department and across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

● A doctoral degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution is strongly preferred.

● Extensive experience in academic leadership roles, preferably at the executive level within a post-

secondary institution.

● Proven expertise in curriculum development, skilling and reskilling initiatives, and online program

management.

● Strong understanding of emerging trends, best practices, and technologies in post-secondary

education.

● Knowledge of accreditation processes, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance in the

Canadian post-secondary education sector.

● Exceptional strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

● Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities to collaborate

effectively with stakeholders, faculty, and external partners.

● Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience promoting and implementing

inclusive practices within academic affairs.

● Financial acumen and experience in budgeting and resource allocation within an academic

setting.

Work location

Toronto

You can send your resume to [email protected]