Educational Developer

Apply for the Educational Developer role at the University of Guelph. Location: Guelph, CA, N1G 2W1. The Office of Teaching and Learning supports the University’s pedagogical mission and provides expertise to sustain a focus on the complex educational landscape that our faculty, instructors and learners experience. It supports instructors in their development as expert teachers and facilitates a community of practice. It offers extensive programming and collaborates with faculty, departments, academic support units and the broader community to enrich and innovate teaching. Our goal is to create an educational environment where students are academically challenged, actively engaged, and personally supported. Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate on innovative course development, delivery, and assessment within online, blended, hybrid, and hyflex learning environments, and integrate generative AI and AI responsibly. Design and facilitate interdisciplinary and discipline‑specific workshops, programs and initiatives, including workshops and institutes on digital pedagogy, teaching, and learning across modalities and AI. Develop accessible online and print‑based resources. Guide curriculum review and development at the program level, including integration of digital and AI‑enabled pedagogies and development of online, blended, and hybrid programs. Support the institutional cyclical program review process. Advance an outcomes‑based approach to education. Engage in research related to teaching and learning in higher education, especially digital pedagogy and AI. Disseminate knowledge on teaching and learning through a variety of channels. Lead and participate in teaching and learning initiatives at local, provincial and national levels. Requirements Master’s degree in education, instructional design, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred) with several years of related experience in educational development, preferably in a university setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Expertise in the design, development, and assessment of online, blended, hybrid, and hyflex learning environments, courses, and programs. Strong knowledge of generative AI and AI in teaching, learning, and assessment contexts. Thorough understanding of pedagogical literature, including active learning, student engagement strategies, and inclusive educational practices. Demonstrated superb communication skills in all modalities (written, visual, oral, etc.) and effective collaboration with faculty members, disciplinary professionals, post‑doctoral instructors, teaching assistants, educational support staff, and university administrators. Experience teaching in higher education and knowledge of the University of Guelph, its strategic directions, curricular processes, and academic and support units. Experience conducting educational research and contributing to the scholarship of teaching and learning. Strong educational development abilities at the post‑secondary level, including facilitative leadership; consultative decision‑making; inclusive instructional design; aligned assessment and evaluation; program design and planning; project management; and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The successful candidate will demonstrate how their well‑established educational development philosophy contributes to advising committees; proposes recommendations; makes decisions; and evaluates outcomes and success. We invite interested applicants to submit a statement of educational development along with your curriculum vitae and cover letter. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those traditionally underrepresented in employment, to contribute to further diversification of our Institution. Posting Date: 10/31/2025. Closing Date: 11/14/2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr