Division Chair, Applied Sciences

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:
Curriculum

• Collaborates and co-ordinates with department faculty and deans in the planning, development, approval process and implementation of new curriculum; ensures consultation with advisory committees, deans, other division chairs, and affected areas of the college
• Provides support to and actively participates and facilitates departments in reviewing, updating, and preparing curricula proposals.
• Presents department curriculum changes to DDC and Education Council.
• Participates in program and curriculum review

College Wide Responsibilities

• Supports the Dean in the creation and implementation of strategic and operational plans for and with departments.
• Assists and provides input into the development and implementation of the College’s Strategic and Academic plans.
• Represents the Division to other academic departments, divisions, and support areas of the College.
• Represents the College, Division, Department, or faculty on external committees, meetings, projects, organizations or public functions, as appropriate.
• Participates in College promotional events or meetings (for example: alumni events, open houses) on and off campus.
• Participates in the development, revision and implementation of College policies, guidelines and procedures; advises and assists department chairs, assistant chairs, coordinators and other faculty in the practice of their appropriate and timely application.
• Communicates, coordinates and shares information, decisions, concerns and responsibilities with other division chairs and department chairs within the division; and participates and contributes to committees, such as:
  • Langara Council
  • Deans & Division Chairs Committee
  • Education Council
  • Graduation Adjudication Committee
• Participates in and contributes to special committees and projects that reflect the needs of the College, including strategic, academic, and integrated planning, facilities usage and budgeting, programming.
• In collaboration with deans and departments, identifies, initiates and develops activities and events that meet the needs of the College, departments and/or students.
• Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement in college business processes; provides feedback as required.

Division Responsibilities

• Responsible for communicating and consulting with the division regarding special projects, funding opportunities, policy revisions, college initiatives and projects.
• Holds division meetings
• Advises the Dean on any emerging issues.
• Encourages strategic and academic innovation and cooperation within and between departments.
• Advocates for departments and faculty members as appropriate.
• Approves course schedules, instructional workload assignments, vacation, and non-instructional duty schedules for faculty in such a way that student, department, and college needs are met.
• Reviews non-instructional duty (NID) plans and approves NID reports for faculty.
• Ensures that program advisory committees operate in accordance with College policy.
• Monitors enrolments during registration, and works with the Dean and department chairs to adjust course offerings as needed.
• Addresses student complaints, grade appeals, student, and faculty issues as per College policies.
• Serves on appeal committees that arise from college policy
• Maintains faculty office inventory and works with Department Chairs in assigning offices.

Finance

• Works with the Dean to oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management of departments. Ensures department expenditures and revenues are consistent with College policy and priorities.
• In conjunction with the Deans and Department Chairs, plans, recommends and determines priorities for capital expenditures.
• Tracks and approves professional development fund expenses forwarded by Department Chairs.
• Working with the Deans, plans, recommends and monitors annual department section plans in consultation with department chairs, assistant chairs and coordinators, and ensures that faculty appointments reflect section plans.
• Approves departmental expenses, reimbursements, time sheets, as required

Human Resources

• Supports department recruiting plans and participates in department selection recommendation committees, and faculty evaluation committees, as per the Collective Agreement.
• Ensures that procedures for selection committees consistent with the Collective Agreement are in place, monitors the operation of selection committees, and expedites accurate completion and submission of Faculty Appointment Recommendation Forms.
• Recommends hiring decisions; calculates and recommends initial step placement of new faculty to the Dean.
• Ensures that evaluation procedures consistent with the Collective Agreement and “Guidelines for Evaluations” are implemented; monitors evaluation procedures.
• Supports Department Chairs in monitoring the faculty evaluation process and recommends any remedial action plans to the Dean.
• Initiates selection of Department Chairs, Assistant Chairs, and Coordinators and forwards appointment recommendations to the Dean.
• Facilitates orientation, mentoring and training of the Division Chair successor.
• Supports and provides orientation and ongoing development for department chairs and coordinators within the division.
• Where appropriate, facilitates the informal resolution of conflicts and disputes between employees, and participates in the formal resolution process.
• Approves and recommends faculty and staff leave requests in accordance with policy and Collective Agreements.
• Acts for other Division Chairs in their absence.
• In consultation with Human Resources may advise and support the Department Chair on appropriate supports and college resources to address the personal concerns of faculty and staff pertaining to or affecting assigned duties.
• Along with the Academic Administrative Manager, participates in the hiring, evaluation, and day-to-day supervision of the Division Assistant.
• Serves as the Division Chairs’ Office Manager on a semester rotational basis.

Qualifications Required:

• As per Article 10.7 in the Collective Agreement, a Division Chair must be a full-time regular faculty member.

Additional Info:

Leadership Competencies:

Makes Good Decisions

• Collegiality
• Problem solving and decision making
• Organizational awareness

Manages Self

• Integrity
• Professional maturity
• Tenacity, resilience and patience
• Aspiration and self-development

Achieves Results

• Student focus
• Business awareness
• Visioning and strategic thinking
• Community focus

Builds Strong Teams

• Team leadership
• Mentorship and coaching
• Relationship management
• Communication

Why Join Langara?

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)

• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs

• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability

• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability

• Course/program tuition reimbursements

• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

Salary Range:

$46.06 - $142.49

Salary Range Placement: Salary placement is on Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Pay Grade:

LFA Instructional

Closing Date:

Wednesday, October 14 2026

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.

If you are a former Langara Faculty Association (LFA) employee and have seniority rights under the LFA Collective Agreement, please our Recruitment team before the posting closes. Please quote the job requisition title and number and include your previous employee ID (if known) and your last date of employment at the College so your eligibility can be confirmed.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.