Associate Chair, Digital Design Program

​COMPETITION NUMBER: 1091
CLOSING DATE: FEBRUARY 06, 2025 @ 11:59PM MST

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 

NorQuest College employees are difference makers in the work we do for our college and community. We transform lives together. We work together in the spirit of Wahkotowin (togetherness) in good relations—Miyo Wahkotowin. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Digital Design diploma program is looking for a full-time Associate Chair who will report to the Program Chair, and work closely with the Academic Program Manager, Dean, Vice-Dean, and Business Manager to establish, implement, and achieve program goals and objectives through faculty mentorship and teaching excellence. The primary role of the Associate Chair is to support academic leadership and management to promote teaching and learning at the program level. The Associate Chair will work with the Program Chair to evaluate course delivery and outcomes, as well as provide instructional leadership for all casual instructors in the program. The Associate Chair will also be required to teach.  

THE PROGRAM 

The successful candidate can look forward to leading an innovative program with established curriculum brokered from Bow Valley College. The program blends foundational understandings of both creative and technical aspects of digital design, while providing students with an opportunity to connect with industry to build their capstone project. Students in the Digital Design program will learn fundamentals of design, User experience, branding, communications, and marketing basics, Interaction design for web, mobile, apps, and social media, motion graphics, and video & audio production. This full time 2-year diploma program is taught in-person at the Downtown Edmonton NorQuest Campus.  

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Program Development and Delivery  
Working with the Program Chair to engage in collaborative reviews and evaluating curricula that connects students to the Digital Design field. Collaborate with the Program Chair and various college teams on student and faculty recruitment, retention, and recognition. Maintain a 70% teaching load that allows for connection of students and lifelong learning.  

Faculty Support and Development  
Foster a community of learning by recruiting and guiding faculty who prioritize inclusion, community, and culturally responsive pedagogy.  

 
Student Success  
Promote and support sound adult educational strategies that are grounded in respect, inclusivity, and diverse ways of knowing. Oversee utilization and management of program Moodle.  

     
Internal and External Liaison  
Create open lines of communication with community members, including advisory committees, and industry leaders.  

This appointment begins April 7, 2025.  

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in digital design, graphic design, UX/UI, or related field. Master’s degree considered an asset.  

• Minimum 5 years' experience in both applied digital design tools and design methodologies.  

• Significant (3-5 years) teaching and/or mentoring experience is required, as is evidence of quality teaching  

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring:

• Strong connection to external industry partners.  

• Expertise in tools such as; Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, etc.  

• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle and Blackboard, comfort with technology and software to teach online/hybrid if required 

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusiveness (EDI) initiatives and anti-oppressive practices 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to coach faculty and staff in a changing environment 

• Strong writing skills 

• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet timelines 

SALARY: Reflective upon what you bring, AKA your education and experience. This is a Faculty role therefore the pay range is quite large, the Faculty Association agreement Appendix A outlines how pay is determined.   

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc. For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

• International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
• World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: 

We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.