Associate Vice President, Teaching and Learning

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is a polytechnic institute in Calgary, Alberta, with a vision to become a global leader in applied education. Building on its 100+ year history SAIT continues to reimagine the workforce of tomorrow and continues to train hit-the-ground-ready, future-proofed graduates.

Reporting to the Vice President, Academic, the Associate Vice President, Teaching and Learning (AVP-TL) drives the campus-wide strategic execution of the Academic Plan related to Teaching and Learning initiatives. The major objective of this position is to support academic excellence across the Academic Division. This includes restructuring and ensuring SAIT's programs are of high quality and meet the diverse needs of learners and industry. The AVP-TL is currently accountable for the Centre for Academic Development + Innovation (Cadi) and the Centre for Applied Education Innovation (CAEI).  Within these two areas are six functions:  academic technologies, faculty development, quality assurance, scholarly activity, course development, and program development. This position works closely with the school deans, directors, and other stakeholders across SAIT to support and pursue SAIT's vision of being a global leader in applied education.

As the ideal candidate will you bring 10 years’ directly related experience in teaching and learning management with 5 years’ experience in a senior-level leadership position and a demonstrated ability to lead change through a proactive and strategic approach. You are an innovative big-picture thinker; able to synthesize the work of the different divisions and develop and articulate a strategic vision, able to inspire and engage a wide range of people in the evolution of SAIT’s vision and develop implementation strategies for the goals that support that vision. A master’s degree is required with a doctoral degree in an applied discipline recommended, such as an Ed.D.

SAIT is committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

To submit your CV for consideration, in confidence, please visit https://mbexec.com/sait-avp-tl/ For more information, please contact Brittany Stansfield at bstansfield@mbexec.ca or Alex Verdecchia at averdecchia@mbexec.ca.