Navitas Life Sciences

Navitas Life Sciences

Academic Program Liaison

London, Ontario

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 17 days ago
NegotiationPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • Since 1994, Navitas has been a respected leader in global higher education.
  • Navitas is seeking to employ an Academic Program Liaison to join our North American team at Western International College in London, Ontario (on-site).
  • If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Responsibilities

  • Support the leadership in the management of the Academic Department, ensuring students have a smooth transition into the College and to the University Partner
  • Implement the strategic enrolment management systems of the college with an emphasis on retention, success, and student experience
  • Drive the development of a cohesive and engaged instructor community, fostering collaboration, consistency, and shared ownership of student outcomes
  • Lead initiatives that strengthen teaching practice, including the application of evidence informed and culturally responsive pedagogy within the pathway context
  • Build a culture of teaching excellence that supports both instructor effectiveness and student success
  • Instructional Programming and Academic Support
  • Oversee the curriculum and facilitation of academic support programs and foundational courses
  • Deliver programming t\hat strengthens academic integrity, onboarding, professional development, and student success
  • Lead, support, and develop the professional and instructional staff associated to the position
  • Support the compilation, analysis, and presentation of academic data for reporting purposes

Requirements

  • Maintain breadth of knowledge required to engage effectively in one on one advising of college students, ensuring alignment between teaching practice, academic programming, and student support

Nice to have

  • Academic Leadership and Operations
  • Oversee the development of the academic timetable, considering course demand, student needs, space allocation, and instructor availability
  • Participate in instructor recruitment and selection processes
  • Assume accountability for the approved academic budget and ensure effective resource allocation
  • Instructor Community and Teaching Practice
  • Ensure alignment between instructional programming and broader academic and student experience priorities
  • Staff Leadership and Development
  • Provide ongoing coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities

Benefits

  • Create opportunities for instructors to share practices, reflect on teaching, and continuously enhance their approach to student learning
  • Foster professional excellence with teaching staff on all matters relating to student learning needs

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

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