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Posting Summary
| Posting Number: CPM-8875 |
| Position Title: Educational Developer |
| Department: Teaching Commons |
| Affiliation: CPM |
| Salary Grade: F |
| Hiring Salary Range: $78,328 - $88,119 |
| Maximum of Salary Range: $107,701 |
| Duration: Continuing Full-Time |
| Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
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Purpose:
PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this
posting will be accepted until 4:30 pm on Friday, May 23, 2014.
There are up to 3 positions available.
The Teaching Commons is responsible for providing leadership
and guidance to Faculties in the provision of excellent teaching and learning
experiences at York University. Educational developers provide pedagogic
expertise combined with facilitation skills to enable them to work with all who teach
at York (tenure track faculty, contract faculty and teaching assistants) individually or
in groups to enhance teaching and learning. This is achieved by introducing and
implementing strategies and approaches to manage culture change; serving as a
catalyst for knowledge sharing, championing good practice in teaching
approaches, supporting program teams and individuals to enhance teaching
practice.
The Teaching Commons takes the lead in supporting institutional priorities, such as
expanding the provision of experiential education opportunities, effective use of
technology and the support of first year students to ensure maximum retention of
student numbers, and the appropriate and comprehensive adoption of learning
outcomes to describe courses and programs.
These initiatives require a fundamental shift in the way that course curriculum is
designed and offered at York University. The educational developer is critical to
achieving these initiatives.
The Teaching Commons is comprised of a team of developers, with some taking
the lead in specialist areas such as discipline specific areas (e.g. Engineering or
Fine Art), teaching approaches (e.g. eLearning or experiential education) or groups
of teachers (e.g. TAs or contract faculty). All developers contribute to generic duties,
and all are expected to work individually and as a team. |
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Education:
Masters in Education or related field, PhD in Education or related field preferred. |
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Experience:
A minimum of 5 years' experience in post-secondary education, and 3 years’ experience in educational development. |
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Skills:
Excellent knowledge of current theories and practices in education, particularly with respect to post-secondary teaching and learning (e.g. student diversity, large classes, small groups, team-based learning, blended and online learning, experiential education), and educational development.
Ability to create and deliver programming (informal and formal stand-alone or embedded activities) for teaching development.
Excellent analytical reasoning, problem solving, time management, planning, project management, supervisory, administrative and organizational skills.
Knowledge of and experience in Quality Assurance processes including accreditation requirements of professional bodies, and understanding of approaches to quality enhancement.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with some experience with academic and professional writing.
Demonstrated commitment to client service and professionalism in consulting with clients, identifying needs and facilitating solutions.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and collaborate on cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams, multi-tasking and establishing priorities and meeting deadlines with minimal direction.
Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment, diplomacy and discretion to maintain confidentiality.
Strong computer skills, including a high degree of facility with the use of all Microsoft applications and the use of Web 2.0 technologies for educational purposes using a VLE (Moodle preferred).
Membership of and engagement with a relevant professional body such as Education Development Centre (EDC), the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD) or SEDA (Staff and Educational Development Association) is preferred. |
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| Cover Letter Required: Yes |
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Dates:
| Internal Posting Date: May 7, 2014 |
| Internal Application Deadline: Posted until filled |
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| Extended Posting Date: May 7, 2014 |
| Extended Application Deadline: Posted until filled |
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| External Posting Date: May 7, 2014 |
| External Application Deadline: Posted until filled |
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Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
Thank you for your interest in a career with York University.
Are you interested in applying to CPM-8875?
To apply to this position click the following link to access our online application portal: https://hr2.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=13474
During the application process, please ensure that:
- You have submitted a complete application package using our online application portal*. A complete application package consists of the completed application form, a cover letter and resume
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- A complete application package has been submitted for each job posting you are applying for.
- You have quoted the appropriate posting number on your application form and in the subject line of your email. Please keep the posting number and position description for future reference or inquiries.
The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. York University is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment.
York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
Please note, due to the high volume of applications received only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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