Overview
Academic Chairperson
Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment
Full-Time, Regular
Brandon
Comp #72-25/26
Salary: $111,347.08 to $142,110.28 annually ($59.07 to $75.39 hourly)
Classification: Excluded – Grade 9
For over 60 years, Assiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences, while transforming lives and strengthening Manitoba through applied education and research. Our future success rests on our ability to develop a sustainable Thriving Workforce that is unified in moving forward for the benefit of the college and Manitoba. Our culture is built on our principles for continued success: Creativity, Collaboration, and Courage. Assiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences for more than 60 years.
For staff and students alike, Assiniboine offers unparalleled learning environments and responds well to the demands and requirements of the Manitoba labour market. Here, instructors follow the philosophy of ‘learn by doing,’ combining theory with hands-on learning inside classrooms, labs, kitchens, shops, fields and the college’s Sustainable Greenhouse. We are an accredited college with the Province of Manitoba.
The Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment is a leader in hands-on education and training, using technology
and innovation to effect change with greater effect and better outcomes, and recognizes the interconnectedness of
agriculture and the environment.
With an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to a strong Manitoba, the Russ Edwards School is home to Manitoba’s
leading programs in agriculture and environment, encompassing a field to fork philosophy and integrating the technology to
keep up with the evolving industry.
Reporting to the Dean, the Chairperson provides overall direction and development for current and future Academic Programs in the Agriculture and Environment programming area to faculty and students, plays a key role as a member of the School Management Team and oversees applied research within the agri-food sector of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide academic leadership for the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of programs, ensuring alignment with institutional strategy and industry needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry, community partners, and stakeholders to support program relevance, student opportunities, and applied research initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty, advisory committees, and internal teams to ensure high-quality curriculum, student experiences, and successful program outcomes.
- Lead faculty recruitment, supervision, and development, while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- Support student success through academic advising, recruitment, retention strategies, and engagement initiatives.
- Oversee applied research planning, funding development, and partnership cultivation within the program area.
- Contribute to school leadership through strategic planning, budgeting, performance monitoring, and change management initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in a relevant field (or equivalent) with eligibility for P.Ag. designation in Manitoba.
- Strong knowledge of the agricultural sector, with an understanding of emerging areas such as ag technology, horticulture, and agribusiness.
- Proven leadership experience in post-secondary or industry, including program development, curriculum design, and faculty support.
- Solid understanding of adult education principles, student advising, and faculty engagement.
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, policy interpretation, report writing, and strategic planning.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with sound judgment in complex and evolving environments.
- Experience supporting or leading applied research initiatives and developing external partnerships is an asset.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Organized, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities while driving innovation and continuous improvement.
This competition will remain open until the position is filled.
Discover full details about the position in the attached Job Specifications.
Why Join Us?
Working Together:
Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment that values teamwork and positive employee relations. Together, we paddle collectively toward our mission.
Growing Together:
We invest in our employees’ future through succession planning, forward-looking recruitment, and supportive development programs. At least 4% of payroll is dedicated to staff and professional development.
Forward Together:
As we navigate rapid technological changes, we prioritize resilience and wellness among our faculty and staff, helping them become the leaders Manitoba
Our Principles for Continued Success:
- Creativity: We foster an environment that supports and unleashes the creativity of our faculty and staff.
- Collaboration: Teamwork, purposeful connections, and community building are critical to achieving our collective potential.
- Courage: Our faculty and staff embrace their roles as community leaders, boldly taking risks to build a strong future for Manitoba
Commitment to Diversity:
Assiniboine College is committed to creating a barrier-free environment that emphasizes the value of diversity and promotes full participation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders, and sexual orientations.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to this competition to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Lane Miller - Senior Associate
DHR Global - Calgary, Alberta
403-410-6706
[email protected]
Assiniboine College is privileged to provide learning opportunities on the lands of the Dakota Oyate, Nakoda Oyate, Ininiwak, Nehethowak, Nehiyawak, Anishininewuk, Denesuline, Anishinaabeg, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.