###Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.

At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.

##Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

Are you a passionate academic leader who believes in the power of creativity, collaboration, and applied learning to transform student lives? If so, we want to hear from you.

As the Chair, School of Creative Arts & Animation, you will play a pivotal role in leading one of Seneca Polytechnic’s most dynamic and multidisciplinary academic schools. You will provide academic and people leadership to faculty and staff across programs in art, animation, design, illustration, music, performance, visual effects, interactive media, and emerging creative technologies all with a strong focus on student success and industry readiness.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of academic excellence, creative practice, and strategic thinking. You will bring people together around a shared vision, foster an inclusive and supportive culture, and guide the School’s evolution in alignment with Seneca’s Strategic Plan.

The person we’re looking for is solutions‑oriented, collaborative, and energized by complexity. Seneca’s innovative and supportive environment will empower you to think creatively, lead with purpose, and make a meaningful impact on students, faculty, and the broader creative community.

##Here’s some of what your role will involve:

• Lead academic quality, program delivery, and continuous improvement across a large and diverse School
• Support and empower faculty and staff through clear direction, coaching, and collaborative decision‑making
• Guide program evolution by staying attuned to industry trends, emerging technologies, and changing student needs
• Create conditions where students can thrive academically, creatively, and professionally
• Balance creativity with operational accountability, including budgets, resources, and infrastructure
• Work closely with Deans, Chairs, and institutional partners to advance shared academic priorities
• Build and sustain relationships with industry and community partners connected to the creative sector
• Ensure academic and operational practices align with institutional policies, collective agreements, and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with the Director of Seneca Film Institute to advance industry partnerships and innovation in storytelling forms and technologies

##What You Bring to Seneca:

• Significant experience in academic leadership, teaching, or a related post‑secondary environment
• Demonstrated experience leading faculty and staff within a complex academic or multidisciplinary setting
• A strong understanding of academic quality assurance, program development, and regulatory requirements.
• Degree or equivalent in Education Administration or any other related field; or an equivalent experience

If this resonates with you, we would like to hear from you!

Job Details

**External Posting Date:**March 26, 2026
**External Closing Date:**April 10, 2026
**Job Type:**Permanent, Full-Time
**Hours:**37.5 hours per week
**Work Type:**Hybrid
**Shift:**Monday to Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Ideal Start Date:

End Date:

**Number of Openings:**1
**Posting Intent:**Immediate Need
**Pay Range:**Admin Pay Grade E: $152,818 - $213,944 (Hiring Range: $152,818 - $183,381)

For**all****Academic/Faculty positions,**the compensation step will be determined based on receiving and verifying relevant formal education through official transcripts and relevant work experience, in accordance with the salary placement calculation. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.

**Note:**As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer for all positions.

##Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.

None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.

##Our Commitment

We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca

##Accessibility

Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.