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Robertson is the School of New Work. Our vision is for everyone to have a good life through a prosperous and fulfilling career. Robertson’s mission is to empower our students with the most relevant training and up-to-date industry insights to thrive in a modern work environment.
At Robertson, motivated students can advance their education by studying online and via hybrid delivery of classes. The Robertson team assists students while in program and after graduation to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed in a new career. Robertson team members are guides for our students on their career path as they navigate their college and educational experiences during their time at the Colle
Having a deep understanding of the demands of the modern workforce is integral to what we offer our learners. That is why internally, we place such value on building a work culture that is flexible and adaptive to the changing world of work. We also seek out diversity in our team. We #CelebrateEverything and encourage team members to take paid time off to celebrate their cultural, religious, and spiritual holidays. Our team is intentionally talent-dense – our strength lies in the differences in backgrounds and expertise that we each bring to the table.
Ours is a fast-paced environment where we continually challenge ourselves to think outside of the box. We want our team to feel welcomed, energized, and engaged while having fun. If this sounds like the right fit for you – we invite you to come join us!
Overview
Reporting to the Lead, Teaching and Learning, the Teaching and Learning Consultant is a member of the Teaching and Learning team and is responsible for providing timely, transparent, and fair observation feedback to instructors in all
schools.
Working out of the Centre for Teaching and Learning, the Consultant advances the Centre’s purpose: to provide a strong foundation for quality education at Robertson. The Consultant supports, models, and enacts the guiding principles of
the Centre that are based on adult learning principles and best practices in training and vocational education.
Key Responsibilities
Support instructors in enhancing teaching practices in alignment with Robertson’s teaching and learning mission, vision, and mandate by conducting observations and providing feedback
Model professional communication both verbally and in writing
Education, Experience, And Skills
A certificate or degree related to adult education (required)
Experience In Online Teaching And Learning (required)
Experience in higher education (required)
Experience with coaching, guiding instructors and/or leading training in educational or business settings (required)
Experience in vocational training is an asset
Strong computer and digital literacy skills
Ability to work independently
Strong communication skills
Observation and feedback format:
Observations are completed 2 or 3 times per year per instructor or on an as-needed follow-up basis
Observations are completed in 2 parts:
observation of course set-up in Brightspace
observation of a class session (in-person class session)
Observations and feedback are recorded on a google form; most instructional competencies are marked ‘observed’ or ‘not observed’ with space for comments about the competency
Observations are real-time observations; they must be completed in-person at the Winnipeg campus
Observation timing and compensation:
A full observation is both observation parts together – the course set up and the class session (synchronous session). Compensation is $90/observation. Each observation takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Observations are assigned through a running list of current course offerings; the number of observations per week is the decision of the consultant, as long as the assigned observations are completed in a timely manner and the ‘deliverable’ number of observations is completed during the contract period.
Consultancy Period: usually 6 months in length
Deliverables:
Complete 30-60 observations in a specific delivery modality
Provide feedback and recommendations to improve the instructional delivery of courses
Remuneration for the Contract: dependent upon the number of observations completed.
Application: Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume
by September 18, 2023
