Coordinator, Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation

We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. In choosing a career with Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people.

Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

**Who we need**

Reporting to the Director of the Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (CTEI), we have a newly created opportunity for a Coordinator, Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation to join our dynamic, entrepreneurial team.

As the operational and organizational backbone of the CTEI, you will work closely with the Director and Senior Educational Developers (SEDs) to coordinate programs, partnerships, communications, and processes that shine a light on academic excellence and innovation across Yorkville University and Toronto Film School. You will manage schedules, track data, centralize information, and ensure that workshops, events, and initiatives run seamlessly—often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of our impact.
- This is a full-time, hybrid role, based in Toronto, working one or more days per week on-site, with occasional travel to our campuses in British Columbia and New Brunswick._

**What’s in it for you**
- Impact._ This is your chance to be part of something new—building systems, processes, and connections that shape the culture of teaching and learning across Canada. You will support the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape by coordinating initiatives that bring together leaders in academia, the arts, and professional practice. Every spreadsheet you streamline, every program you organize, and every faculty member you support contributes to improving the learning experience for thousands of students.
- Ownership. _You will have the freedom to test ideas, optimize workflows, and take real ownership of projects from day one. You will join a team that values creativity, initiative, and process over micromanagement, trusting you to bring your expertise and passions to move the mission forward.
- Exposure. _You will work with an exciting mix of faculty and instructors from across Yorkville University’s traditional and new programs with recognized leaders in industry, and Toronto Film School’s creative disciplines—actors, designers, and directors. You will build relationships with diverse professionals from coast to coast.
- Collaboration and Career development._ Our focus is on best practices and responsiveness, driving continuous innovation. Working with a Director who nurtures an energetic, passionate and supportive culture, this is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a collaborative, values-driven team that embraces equity, inclusivity, and justice-oriented work. With access to local, provincial, national, and inter-national networks, flexible approaches to work, and opportunities to grow your role in the directions that excite you most, your career trajectory is wide open.

**As our new Coordinator, Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation you will**:

- ** Support faculty excellence.**You will be the first point of contact for faculty and staff seeking guidance on teaching strategies, course design, and learning innovation. You will respond to inquiries with professionalism and resourcefulness, connecting staff and instructors to tools, resources, and training that enhance teaching effectiveness.
- ** Coordinate educational development.**You will organize workshops, webinars, trainings, and educational development sessions on topics such as teaching philosophies, assessment strategies, active learning techniques, and inclusive teaching practices. You will schedule facilitators, help prepare materials, and manage logistics to ensure a seamless developmental experience for participants.
- ** Maintain resources.**You will help curate and update teaching and learning guides, toolkits, and online resource repositories to ensure faculty, instructors, and staff have access to current, evidence-informed pedagogies and practices. You will track resource usage, collect feedback, and recommend updates based on trends and needs.
- ** Collaborate.**You will work closely with Teaching and Learning team members, academic leaders, and other campus partners to advance teaching quality and innovation initiatives. You will assist with special projects, pilots, and research activities within the Centre, contributing ideas and solu