The School of Health and Public Safety at SAIT prepares students for a dynamic career in the health care sector. We offer specialized training in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, professional assistant programs, information management, and training for wellness professionals. Our programs are hands on, with students and instructors immersed in living classrooms and simulated training.

The Opportunity

In pursuit of student success and a world-class learner experience, the academic chair role is a leadership position which has responsibility for carrying out SAIT’s business strategy and academic plan. Through coaching and the development of faculty and program teams, the Academic Chair fosters teaching excellence for program delivery and the continuous improvement of program/curriculum using quality principles.

Reporting to the Associate Dean Health and Public Safety, the Academic Chair will lead activities related to the Paramedicine programs in the School of Health and Public Safety. The portfolio consists the Advanced Care Paramedic, Primary Care Paramedic programs, and potentially a new Mental Health and Additions Counselling program.

The Academic Chair establishes and nurtures meaningful internal and external partnerships to achieve sustainable and fiscally responsible program growth. The Academic Chair cultivates an environment of inclusion to create a sense of belonging for all faculty, staff, and students.

The Role

• • Lead academic excellence in the areas of teaching, curriculum, credentials, and innovation
  • Support interest holders and market focus through new program and growth opportunities
  • Ensure that teaching excellence is supported, monitored and measured
  • Empower faculty members to feel passionate about SAIT, providing ongoing support and coaching including fair/transparent performance management
  • Foster continuous improvement in program quality to meet industry standards and accreditation requirements
  • Develop, maintain, and grow connections with external and internal partners in, and across SAIT
  • Manage administration requirements of the program, including budgeting, forecasting, recruiting faculty and students, assigning teaching duties, etc.
  • Apply the SAIT Strategic Plan, the Academic priorities and the School priorities within the portfolio
  • Ensure consistency in the application of SAIT policy and procedures, collective agreements and work practices

Qualifications & Experience

• • Minimum of a diploma in allied health or related healthcare field
  • Graduate degree in a management, education, or related discipline is ideal
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in healthcare or as a medical professional
  • Three years managerial experience in health or business environment is required
  • Preference will be given to applicants with experience in leading/teaching or curriculum design at a post-secondary in a unionized environment
  • Experience in health discipline similar to programming in the portfolio is preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• • Ability to leverage the value of a diverse population and foster an environment of inclusiveness
  • Models respectful behaviours and holds others accountable for a respectful work environment
  • Provides strong leadership, coaching and mentorship abilities and is comfortable in a union environment
  • Effective communicator to support teams and people through change initiatives
  • Brings a business mindset and acumen to ensuring SAIT and programs are successful and sustainable
  • Turns data into information for informed, responsible decision making

Job classification: Academic Chair

Salary range: $120,098 - $126,000

Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posting closing date: August 10, 2025

About SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.

Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.

At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

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