Educational Developer

Educational Developer

Tracking Code: req1133

Faculty/Department: Office of the Deputy Provost

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing,

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Level 10 - Annual Hiring Salary, $83,262, with annual step progression in accordance with the Salary Grid.

Posting Date: June 11, 2024

Closing Date: June 18, 2024

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director, Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC), is a member of the TLC team and supports faculty/instructors and others engaged in learning and learner support in the pursuit of teaching excellence.

Nature of Work: The successful candidate will work closely with faculty/instructors, teaching assistants, and others involved in learning support campus-wide, in collaboration with existing TLC staff, to achieve the mandate of the TLC.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Design, implement and support instructional development for faculty, instructors, etc. through diverse educational delivery models;
• Deliver specific programs/sessions concerning active learning and student engagement using information and communication technologies in virtual/physical learning settings;
• Offer individual consultation to faculty/instructors regarding the use of andragogy-informed educational technologies;
• Support faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants in the effective use of the Learning Management System
• Develop and facilitate teaching orientations for new, sessional, and contract instructors and teaching assistants as required;
• Participate in the transformation of learning as it pertains to new and innovative teaching and learning strategies for face-to-face, blended, and online environments
• Support the development, promotion, and use of Open Educational Resources (OERs), Experiential and Work Integrated Learning.
• Contribute to the advancement of eLearning and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL)
• Participate in University committees concerned with teaching and learning, and the effective use of instructional technologies as directed by the Director, TLC.

Required Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of instructional technology tools and their use in teaching and learning.
• Knowledgeable of learning theory and andragogy practices;
• An understanding of evidence-informed best practices in teaching and the use of technology to enhance learning;
• Demonstrated competence in working with university personnel;
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams;
• Evidence of innovation and creativity, as well as excellent organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Strong commitment to student success and learner support.

Additional Skills:

• Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the learning environment
• Working knowledge of instructional design theory
• Understanding of modern educational tools/applications to enhance student engagement in active and collaborative learning.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills

Required Education:

• Minimum Master's degree or equivalent is required; Doctorate preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with university personnel and students
• Experience working in other areas of post-secondary education
• Comprehensive understand of learning management systems
• Understanding of teaching practices
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Preferred or Equivalent Experience:

• eLearning Approaches

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until June 18, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 6/21/2024