Faculty Affairs and Development Advisor

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

JOB POSTING

This is an Association Exempt Position

JOB TITLE:

Faculty Affairs and Development Advisor - Job Reference # 202610-03

DESCRIPTION:

The Faculty Affairs and Development Advisor supports King’s mission by advising and supporting the Vice President and Academic Dean (VPAD) and academic leaders in matters related to faculty affairs and development.

They will be responsible for:

• Being the subject matter expert on faculty affairs at the College.
• Liaising with HR on faculty relations matters.
• Ensuring compliance to policies and procedures, and adherence to the Conditions of Appointment for Faculty and Collective Agreements.
• Recommendations for all full-time and new part-time contracts for faculty members and timely submission to the President’s Office for approval.
• Ensuring that all faculty members on probationary contracts are reviewed as required and that those who have completed their probationary contracts are evaluated by the Appointments, Promotion and Tenure Committee for contract renewals or promotion and tenure.
• Ensuring that all applicants who are approved for sabbatical leaves, promotion and tenure, etc. are recommended to the President for approval.
• Collaborating with HR to support the recruitment process for full-time faculty and part-time faculty positions.
• Providing support for the Faculty Chairs/Departments with regard to part-time faculty hiring process. Provides guidance in interpreting the Collective agreement and ensuring compliance.
• Managing the nominations and recommendations for adjunct faculty status.
• Monitoring of teaching load and assessment of overload requests.
• Administering sabbatical leaves and monitor sabbatical leave eligibility and applications.
• Managing annual budgeting processes and submissions for Academic Departments, Schools and in the Office of the VPAD.
• Liaises professionally with all members of the College at all levels providing and acquiring information, advising, identifying and solving problems before they escalate and developing new methods to prevent future problems.
• Managing the administrative aspects of the faculty hiring process: overseeing the recommendations for contracts with assistance from HR, organizing the full time/part time faculty orientations and assisting with the onboarding of new faculty members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate will have a University degree in business or related field.
• More than 3 years of previous relevant experience.
• Faculty Relations experience or equivalent is required
• Human resources experience would be an asset
• Knowledge of academic and university-related policies and government regulations
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good judgement are required.
• Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database programs and PeopleSoft is required. Ability to learn and remain current with relevant software systems.
• The ability to apply this knowledge with political awareness in a variety of situations within a university environment
• Knowledge of Collective Agreement documents for Full-time and Part time faculty members.
• Knowledge of academic program requirements for programs offered at King’s.
• Knowledge of various King’s Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of past precedence in relation to application of various policies.

TYPE OF JOB:

Full-Time Permanent (35 hours per week)

JOB AVAILABILITY:

New Position

EFFECTIVE DATE:

As soon as possible.

SALARY RANGE:

PSG 14 – $78,572 – $98,383 per annum (dependent on experience)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit a letter of application and resume. References required upon request. Please quote the Job Reference # in your application. Interested persons may submit their application by clicking “Apply Now”.

Job candidates will be asked to provide a satisfactory vulnerable person’s police clearance within 3 months of hire date.

Job description available upon request.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

November 13, 2026 @ 4:30pm

King’s University College is committed to advancing the Catholic intellectual tradition and welcomes faculty, staff and students from all faiths and backgrounds.

King’s University College is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities.

King’s University College is committed to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to King’s University College’s employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources 519-433-3491 for assistance.