Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

Nature and Scope

The Director, Academic Development provides strategic and operational leadership for the integrated functions of quality assurance (QA), instructional design, curriculum development, Instructor training, and academic analysis across SIIT. This role ensures that all academic programs are designed and delivered in alignment with SIIT's standards, Indigenous values, and regulatory requirements. The Director oversees the Academic Development Department, facilitating collaboration across departments and ensuring continuous improvement, compliance, and innovation. This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission, and mandate.

General Accountability

This position serves in a leadership role amongst a team of senior administrative and academic professionals reporting directly to the Vice-President, Academics. The Director supervises the development, maintenance, and evaluation of SIIT's instructional design, curriculum development, instructor training, and academic analysis. This position is responsible for the overall planning, budgeting and organization of priorities and activities of the Academic Development unit.

The Director is responsible for ensuring the continuous monitoring, review, development, and renewal of curricula at SIIT. The Director works closely with department leaders and administrative staff to lead and facilitate curriculum development, management, and renewal processes. The Director supports curriculum renewal by actively researching curricular trends and makes recommendations consistent with the Institute's academic policies, delivery models, and established frameworks. This position includes the following broad range of accountability:

Specific Accountabilities

LeadershipAdministration

• Lead and manage the Academic Development team, including QA, instructional design, curriculum writing, and learning management system coordination roles
• Oversee implementation of the Quality Assurance Framework, Comprehensive Program Reviews (CPR) and Post-Delivery Program Reviews (PDPR) cycles, and program development processes
• Support academic departments in achieving high instructional quality and curricular relevance
• Ensure integration of Indigenous pedagogies, universal design for learning (UDL), and culturally grounded design across programs
• Collaborate with Deans, Program Coordinators, and Senior Leadership to align academic quality with strategic planning
• Represent the Academic Development function at institutional committees and external forums related to accreditation, compliance, and quality
• Oversee professional development initiatives for faculty and curriculum teams
• Maintain effective communication, reporting structures, and data transparency across all Academic Development operations
• Provide direction, leadership and advice to faculty, staff and administrators on design, implementation and maintenance of assessment processes focused on program learning outcomes and other measures of institutional effectiveness
• Communicate changes in curriculum and program standards to affected internal stakeholders and assist with implementation
• Manage, maintain, and revise the catalog regarding curriculum, course descriptions, and other relevant instructional pages
• Design and manage the annual program review process in coordination with Deans and Vice President, Academics
• Coordinate the systematic review and evaluation of the curriculum and assessment functional area, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes and plans

Data ManagementAnalysis

• Supervise the technical aspect of assessment, including design of databases, data collection and analysis of data related to the assessment plan
• Plan, organize, conduct and analyze reports and assessment results
• Manage all paperwork and electronic activities to process all course changes for submission to the Office of the Registrar
• Provide direction to faculty, staff and administrators in gathering, storing, analyzing and interpreting assessment data for their specific units/areas
• Effectively analyze and define data to identify possible issues, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proofreading and maintain accuracy in all college documents related to curricula and assessments

Resource Allocation

• Ensures resources are allocated in accordance with the financial planning and operating budget
• Develops and manages the curriculum budget in accordance with department objectives
• Monitor progress in related meeting objectives, project plans and priorities as set out in SIIT's Strategic Plan
• Develop innovative solutions to resource challenges while ensuring alignment with and support of strategic goals

People ManagementLeadership

• Coach, train and develop employees to ensure growth and development of those individuals
• Conduct regular reviews with direct reports; ensure adherence to SIIT policies and procedures
• Ensure a positive, diverse, inclusive work and learning environment
• Assist in building and leading the department through employee selection
• Attend and positively contribute during staff, department, and Institute meetings
• Adhere to and promote academic regulations and SIIT policies and procedures
• Foster a positive, collaborative and professional working relationship among students, coworkers and partners across the Institute

Required Qualifications and Experience: Master's degree in Education or related field with a focus on Academic Leadership, Curriculum Development, and Administration. Minimum 5 years of experience in academic operations, instructional design, or quality assurance. Demonstrated leadership in Indigenous education and post-secondary policy or curriculum. Strong understanding of program accreditation, QA systems, and learning design. Experience supervising cross-functional teams and fostering collaborative work cultures. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Competencies: Leadership Communication, Flexible and Adaptable, Relationship Building, Results Oriented, Attention to Detail, TeambuildingCollaboration, PlanningGoal Setting, Innovation, Strategic Business Sense.