Educational Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Educational Development Specialist**:
**Primary Purpose**: The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning (GMCTL) provides professional and educational development opportunities about teaching, curriculum and assessment for departments, colleges, instructors and graduate students. It is interdependent and connected center that enables good teaching and learning practices and supports cross institutional teaching and learning initiatives. The Educational Development Specialist plans, develops and provides educational development services for our campuses.

**Nature of Work**: Reporting to the Lead, Curriculum and working in partnership with academic leaders (particularly Associate/Vice Deans, Department Heads, Undergraduate and Graduate Chairs) and faculty/instructors, the incumbent will work to identify needs, build relationships and provide curriculum development support across the institution in order to enable the design and development of innovative and effective academic programs, curricula, and courses and thereby ultimately improve the quality of student learning experiences across the University of Saskatchewan. This position requires a high level of initiative, interpersonal and facilitation skills with knowledge of the higher education teaching and learning literature, good teaching practice in higher education and national and international practices in educational and curriculum development. The post holder must collaborate with people in varying academic and administrative roles and work in partnership with other service units across the institution. The position requires a commitment to an exceptional standard of service and continuous improvement.

**Accountabilities**:

- Work with academic leaders and faculty in colleges/departments on projects to support innovative curricular and program design and development
- Work collaboratively with a wide variety of teaching and learning stakeholders
- Facilitate curriculum development work, in partnership with academic leaders, involving faculty and other stakeholders
- Process coach academic leaders and educators in preparing for, planning and implementing curriculum development processes
- Research, plan and design, in collaboration with team members, new services and programming in professional and curriculum development, drawing on good practice and scholarship in this area from Canada and around the world
- Plan and deliver formal and informal faculty professional development and courses
- Participate in college and departmental committees as appropriate
- Actively engage in professional development and reflection with the goal of continuous improvement and adaptation to emerging needs.
- Conduct on-going assessments of projects in achievement of stated goals
- Support diversity within the teaching innovation team, furthering intercultural education and building capacity to engage and advance **EDI** and progress the goals in our EDI framework for action.
- Recruit and supervise the work of graduate service fellows and faculty, sessionals, or others contributing to the delivery of graduate courses as necessary
- Lead education development for graduate students in a variety of formats
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the GMCTL when necessary

**Education**: Graduate degree required or equivalent education and experience. PhD would be an asset.

**Experience**: 1-3 years of experience with supporting professional learning or faculty development is required. Demonstrated understanding of teaching and learning in higher education and educational development or organizational change. Experience with STEM disciplines is an asset.

**Skills**:

- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with academic leaders, faculty and administrators in higher education to develop and achieve shared goals, and manage many competing priorities
- Proven initiative, organizational skills and ability to follow through on commitments
- Ability to work comfortably with senior administrators, faculty members and academic staff on academic goals and priorities
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and a high level of optimism, energy and empathy
- Demonstrated understanding of teaching and learning, educational change initiatives, and/or program evaluation.

When applying, please upload a cover letter and CV/resume and mapping of your experiences to the skills outlined in the job description.

**Department**: Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning
**Status**: Permanent
**Employment Group**: ASPA
**Shift**: Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $64,107.00 - 100,169.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:Specialist Professional
**Salary Phase/Band**:Phase 2
**Posted Date**: 6/26/2023
**Closing Date**: 7/18/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
**Number of Openings**:1
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