Academic Leader, Program Development

SAIT's Centre for Teaching and Learning is a vibrant, inclusive and networked Academic Support Service that assists academic leaders and faculty to promote teaching excellence and enhance the student learning experience. The integrated areas of support include enhancing teaching and learning practice – as well as for digital learning, programme and curriculum development, quality enhancement and scholarly activity. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Academic Leader, Program Development to join our team. This role provides strategic leadership in the design, development, and continuous improvement of academic programs. This role ensures programs meet institutional and industry standards, align with accreditation requirements, and address the evolving needs of learners and participants. The position plays a critical role in fostering collaboration among academic leaders, faculty, and industry partners to create innovative and high-quality programs. 

The ideal candidate possesses a growth-focused, continuous improvement mindset and aligns with our institutional goals of enhancing quality, collaboration, and the student experience. 

Note: For internal SAIT Faculty members, this position can be made available on a secondment basis, for a term that is mutually determined with your school.

Job classification : Manager

Salary range: $100,000 - 130,000

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

# of positions: 1

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posting closing date: March 14, 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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