EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
DEAN, TEACHING EXCELLENCE &
LEARNING
Full time position

About FNTI (First Nations Technical Institute)

Since establishment in 1985, over 2000 students have graduated successfully from FNTI with certificates,
diplomas and degrees, granted in partnership with Ontarios Colleges and Universities. An indigenous postsecondary institution, FNTI offers programs targeted at indigenous learners across a wide range of postsecondary disciplines including aviation, social work, health, business, and public administration. FNTI delivers
programming locally through its main campus in Tyendinaga on Ontarios beautiful Bay of Quinte, as well as in
numerous community locations throughout Ontario.

Job Summary:
First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) is the largest and one of the longest running Indigenous owned and
operated institute of advanced learning in Ontario. The Dean, Teaching Excellence & Learning will be a
member of the academic management team and will focus on ensuring FNTI remains a learner focussed and
centred, Indigenous, advanced education institution. The Dean, Teaching Excellence & Learning, is
responsible for developing and implementing strategic directions and vision for their department. This position
will report to the Vice President, Academic (VPA).

Duties:
Under the direction of the Vice President, Academic (VPA), the key responsibilities of the Dean, Teaching
Excellence & Learning will include, but are not limited to the following:

Ensure the current and future training and educational needs of learners are met by providing ongoing
review of courses and programs;
Collaborate on innovative strategies to increase FNTIs recognition of excellence;
Manage communication with community partners to identify new collaborative opportunities and
feedback regarding improvements to existing delivery model;
Determine the need for modification of existing courses/programs and the introduction of new
courses/programs to reflect new technologies, economic and market influences, external partnership
requirements and changing employment opportunities;
Keep abreast of changes to regulations and guidelines that affect course/program offerings and advise
the VPA of any implications of these changes;
Recommend curriculum, revisions and additions and approve course outlines;
As part of the academic management team, provide academic and administrative leadership for faculty
and staff involved in the development and delivery of all courses and programs offered by the college;
Oversee the completion of annual comprehensive program reviews;
Lead internal audit practice as it pertains to quality improvement;
Develop key performance indicators and implement strategies to ensure their improvement;
Ensure that FNTI meets accreditation requirements;
Ensures comprehensive program reviews occur on a timely basis and facilitates decision-making
regarding program changes;
Coordinate and prepare program scheduling with the Director, Learner Success & Service Delivery;
Participates in the research, development and implementation of high quality new and existing
programs and programming;

Leads the internal review/program approval process for all proposed new certificate, diploma and
degree programs;
Contribute to the academic well-being of the school through effective planning, administration of the
schools academic programs;
Contribute to marketing efforts required to build and sustain the school programs;
Oversees and guides articulation and transfers agreements as well as the academic pathways
development process;
Promote effective us of technology in program delivery;
Develop pathways and ladder programming that lead to learning success;
Assist in development of the provision of transition programming;
Participate in the development of articulation agreements or partnerships with other educational
institutions;
Ensure college retention and graduation is incorporated into planning;
Maintain a high level of staff and faculty performance through effective training, developing and
evaluating;
Responsible for supporting faculty appointments;
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate academic and related activities of FNTI faculty;
Develop a strategy to attract and retain highly qualified faculty

Qualifications:

Relevant university degree from an accredited post-secondary institution with a minimum of 4 years
experience in working in a post-secondary environment is preferred;
Must understand the importance of creating accessible, relevant and empowering programming for
Indigenous learners that is founded in Indigenous knowledge;
Experience teaching in a post-secondary environment an asset;
Must have a thorough understanding of indigenous post-secondary issues and opportunities;
Must be able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to teaching excellence and quality
education in an indigenous college;
Must have an in-depth knowledge of Ontario Post-Secondary education and quality assurance policies,
frameworks and standards;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Ministerial Consent and Consent Renewal application
and alignment with the Post-Secondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) standards and
benchmarks, or similar related experience;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of the Ministry of Advanced Education and
Skills Development (MAESD), Ontario Qualifications Framework;
Must be able to demonstrate and articulate the importance of education as a reconciliation tool;
Outstanding interpersonal communication, public speaking and presentation skills;
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills;
Experience and proficiency with MS Office Suites;
Valid Ontario class G drivers license; ability and willingness to travel
We encourage you to contact FNTIs Human Resources office for a full job description.
Please forward your resume, including two references, by December 16th, 2016, at 12:00p.m., to:
Erin Ferrante
Operations Officer HR & Admin
Email: erinf@fnti.net
613-396-2122 ext. 128

FNTI 3 Old York Road

Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
K0K 1X0

Thank you for your interest in this position.

Those selected for an interview will be contacted by December 19, 2016.
For planning purposes, interviews will be held during the week of December 19-21, 2016.