CICan 2025 Leadership Institutes Call for Applications for Faculty  

Canada’s college and institute sector is experiencing significant headwinds, disruption and transformation – in this context, leadership matters more than ever.

Leading in this complex and evolving landscape of post-secondary education requires strong skills and competencies and a nimble toolbox of strategies and approaches to be effective, resilient and successful. The CICan Leadership Institutes draw on the latest management concepts and experience to prepare participants to successfully lead in the college and institute system. The programs contribute to personal growth and institutional succession planning by looking at the competencies required to lead effectively in institutions of all sizes and mandates, addressing both career progression and the skills necessary to lead at a higher level.

Each institute is tailored to a different role or area of work and provides opportunities to learn from distinguished college and institute leaders from across the country. Participants are guided by a team of faculty, and in some instances, guest faculty or speakers may contribute to segments.  Central to the interactive environment is faculty’s sharing of their stories, knowledge, and experience to underline the skills needed to lead in higher education. Participants are encouraged to contribute actively throughout the program through team learning, coaching, codesign and design thinking, assignments, etc. Opportunities to interact with colleagues from across the country create long-lasting networks that facilitate ongoing engagement and learning, as well as a strong cohort of colleagues to draw on during challenging times.

Current Opportunities

Several opportunities are available for faculty for the following CICan Leadership Institutes:

Faculty expectations and costs

• Each faculty member volunteers their time and does not receive compensation from CICan.
• Registration fee, accommodations, and most meals for the duration of the institute will be covered by CICan.
• The faculty members’ institutions are responsible for their travel expenses.
• Faculty meetings usually occur by teleconference.
• Faculty are expected to be in attendance for the duration of the institute.
• The term for faculty members is a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years.

Applicant criteria

1. Language, gender, area of expertise, size of institution and regional consideration: These criteria will be considered to balance the composition of the faculty. Interested applicants must be willing to work as a member of a diverse team.
2. Experience and interest in leadership development: Preference will be given to individuals experienced in their position and demonstrating a strong interest and/or experience in leadership development in the college and institute system. Experience in more than one institution and different regions will be considered an asset.
3. Previous participation in any of the CICan Leadership Institutes will also be considered an asset.

Deadline

Please complete the below application form by February 20, 2025.

Contact

For further details, please do not hesitate to contact:

Gail Mulhall, Manager, Member Relations, Colleges and Institutes Canada
gmulhall@cican.org

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