Associate Chair, Energy Management

We are looking for visionaries, change-makers, and self-starters seeking more from their career. Change begins with small daily decisions to support one another and create incredible educational experiences for all students, regardless of where they are or how they learn. Choosing a career with Yorkville University offers the opportunity to push boundaries, flex creativity, and inspire positive change.

Our core values center around the student experience, reflecting who we aspire to be. If you want to highlight academic excellence, make an impact on Canadian post-secondary education, and work collaboratively across levels, join us.

Who we need

Reporting to the Associate Dean, BBA On Campus, we seek an Associate Chair, Energy Management for a full-time faculty role. This role includes a partial teaching load and leadership overseeing curriculum, industry engagement, and student experience in the Energy Management specialization. You will represent the program to prospective and current students, alumni, and industry stakeholders.

This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days a week at our New Westminster campus.

What's in it for you

Impact: Be part of disrupting education at a progressive, private university. With a background in business and education, contribute to delivering modern courses. This is an opportunity to make a mark in academia.

Recognition and career development: Join a place that inspires change and continuously innovates. This role offers strategic impact, meeting diverse educational needs and nurturing collaboration, with opportunities for further growth in academic leadership.

As our new Associate Chair, Energy Management, you will:

• Act as a Course Lead for the Specialization: Mentor other course leads, participate in hiring committees, analyze student feedback, and review transfer credit equivalency.
• Network and promote: Collaborate with recruitment and marketing teams, support graduate placements, and attend events to promote the specialization.
• Act as the primary liaison with the Energy Management Specialization Advisory Panel: Participate in PSI meetings and support alumni strategies.
• Oversee curriculum development: Conduct meetings with course leads to discuss improvements and maintain curriculum documentation.

You have:

• The experience: A Master’s degree, proven teaching success, research experience, and a passion for sustainability with course development skills.
• The leadership: Visionary leadership with a collaborative approach to teaching, mentorship abilities, and problem-solving skills.
• The interpersonal skills: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.

Why work at Yorkville University?

• An entrepreneurial culture blending education with innovation and expanding programming.
• Opportunities to accelerate your career and disrupt education.
• A welcoming environment valuing diversity and removing barriers for equity-seeking communities.
• Access to free courses and competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits.

Compensation:

Base salary is $100-110K per year plus benefits.

Join us

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you meet 70% of the qualifications, express your interest.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor.
• 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 integral to our culture. We encourage applications from qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, BIPOC, LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals, and other equity-seeking groups.