Associate Chair, Supply Chain

• Act as a Course Lead for the Specialization. You will mentor and support other course leads in the specialization stream. You will participate in hiring committees. You will lead the analysis of student feedback data pertaining to the specialization and outline an appropriate action plan. You will review transfer credit equivalency for the specialization.
• Network and promote. You will partner with the Student Recruitment and Marketing and Communications teams to ensure the specialization is well understood and promoted. You will partner with Student Experience to support the successful career placement of graduates and host special events to profile student talent. You will attend open houses and key industry events to promote the specialization with industry stakeholders, academic and professional associations, accrediting bodies, employers, and community groups.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Supply Chain Specialization Advisory Panel and the Faculty. You will attend and actively participate in PSI meetings and network to ensure best practices are implemented. You will assist in the formation and ongoing operation of the Specialization Advisory Panel. You will support YU’s alumni strategy as a faculty liaison.
• Oversee the curriculum development. You will conduct quarterly meetings with EM course leads to discuss curriculum development and improvements. You will support creating, reviewing, updating, and maintaining associated curriculum management documentation related to the specialization stream.

• The experience. You have a Master’s degree in a related field and proven success in teaching and course development at the post-secondary level. You have published both academic and professional research. You have an in-depth understanding of industry associations, certifications and regulatory bodies in Supply Chain Management, and you are a member in good standing with Supply Chain Canada.
• The leadership. You are a visionary leader with a passion for sharing knowledge and creating access to courses, bringing real industry experiences and examples into the classroom. You can leverage your network to host industry experts as guest lecturers and generate employment opportunities within the field. You prioritize taking and fostering a collaborative and inclusive approach to teaching and can engage students and faculty. You have a demonstrated ability to provide mentorship, guidance, and thought leadership. You are a creative problem solver, able to balance and shift priorities, anticipate and respond to issues, and manage change effectively.
• The interpersonal skills. You have exceptional oral and written communication skills. You can build trusting, influential relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, academic leaders, faculty, students, alumni, regulatory bodies, and industry partners. You have the emotional intelligence, business acumen and maturity to manage conflict, exercise diplomacy, practice discretion, and apply constructive feedback.

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications and programs - right up to our Masters' offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services and a work-life balance.

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your professional and academic background.
• An introductory call with the team
• A panel interview with leadership, faculty, and a student
• A final interview with the Provost & President
• Reference, credential and background check

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