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Career Development Assignment (CDA)
The successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.
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Job Number: J0524-0248
Job Title: Educational Development Facilitator, Strategic Initiatives
Job Type: Career Development Assignment (CDA)
Department: Teaching Excellence and Innovation
Job Category: Training/Education
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 28/05/2024
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 09/06/2024
Salary (with Salary Rate): 73,218.00 – 0.00/Year
Assignment Duration From: 01/07/2024
Assignment Duration To: 30/06/2025
Employee Group: CUPE 2424
Salary Level: 9PE
Hours Per Week: 35
Date Position Available: 01/07/2024
About Carleton University
Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation’s government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.
Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023 and 2024, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.
The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.
Duties And Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Teaching Excellence and Innovation (TE&I), the Educational Development Facilitator, Strategic Initiatives is responsible for the support and implementation of teaching and learning resources and programs that align with current areas of strategic focus. This includes broad areas such as student engagement, the integration of experiential learning and other high impact practices, indigenization of the curriculum, students-as-partners, research as pedagogy, and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). The subject focus of this position will regularly adapt to be in alignment with TLS and Carleton strategic priorities as they relate to teaching and learning. The Educational Development Facilitator, Strategic Initiatives plays an integral role in support and implementation of the University’s strategic priorities as they relate to teaching and learning.
Qualifications
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
- Ensure alignment of resources and programming with strategic priorities.
- Collaborate effectively with the Educational Development team and TE&I staff in all phases of educational resource planning, development, delivery, and evaluation.
- Work independently with minimal supervision to coordinate the development of resources, services, and programs tailored to diverse audiences.
- Build and enhance relationships with key stakeholders, including faculty members, contract instructors, graduate students, TAs, and the public.
- Possess strong teaching, research, organizational, and communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, tact, and discretion, especially when handling confidential information.
- Exhibit adaptability and resilience, maintaining composure and focus during high-pressure situations and effectively managing complex requirements and tight deadlines.
Education And Experience
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
- Completion of a master’s degree, preferably in Education or Educational Psychology with a focus in Adult Education will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with PhDs in relevant disciplines.
- Three years of experience working in a university setting, either in a teaching or educational development capacity.
- Experience teaching in higher education, or educational development work in an academic setting required. Strong skills and experience with technology and tools used in teaching and in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
HR Note
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
Health and Safety Requirements
This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.
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