Educational Development Facilitator, Discipline Specialist

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Discipline Note (STEM)
This position will specifically support the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Related education and/or experience in one of these fields will be considered an asset.

Job Number:  J0422-0062

Job Title:  Educational Development Facilitator, Discipline Specialist

Job Type:  Continuing Full Time

Department:  Teaching Excellence and Innovation

Job Category:  Training/Education

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  16/05/2022

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  24/05/2022

Salary (with Salary Rate):  70,381.00 - 76,982.00/Year

Employee Group:  CUPE 2424

Salary Level:  9PE

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  04/04/2022

Carleton is a smart, caring and connected community that inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world. Carleton's faculty and staff strive to provide a superior learning experience for our learners who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world. Situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Teaching Excellence and Innovation, the Educational Development Facilitator, Discipline Specialist is responsible for the support and implementation of teaching and learning resources, supports, and programs with a specific disciplinary focus. This includes areas such as student engagement, the integration of experiential learning and other high impact practices, effective assessment strategies, course delivery in all modalities, and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). The discipline focus of this position will reflect the academic offerings of the University. The Educational Development Facilitator, Discipline Specialist plays an integral role in supporting effective teaching practice at Carleton University.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:.
• Ability to collaboratively work with Educational Development team members and TLS staff to plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate educational development resources, services, and programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must ensure that offerings to faculty members, contract instructors, graduate students, TAs and the public are provided in a manner which will enhance relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong teaching skills, research skills, organizational skills, a clear understanding of administrative and office procedures, as well as excellent communication skills.
• Strong coordination skills in developing resources, services, and programs suitable for different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential to deal with day-to-day activities, as is good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, tact and discretion. These, in particular, are necessary for consulting with faculty on a one-on-one basis where information may be confidential in nature.
• Ability to work under pressure and to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), to establish priorities and develop plans for change where necessary.
• Remain calm and focused during seemingly daunting deadlines with extremely complex requirements demanding a variety of inputs from several sources.
• Remain current with developments in teaching and learning that would have an impact on programs. This may be through training programs, conferences, workshops, webinars or other events the incumbent would be required to attend that may contribute to EDC programs.
• Remain ahead of current pedagogical trends and maintain knowledge of the university’s current priorities and strategic directions.

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Master’s degree, preferably in Education or Educational Psychology with a focus in Adult Education or postsecondary teaching; post-graduate certificates or equivalencies will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with PhDs in relevant disciplines.
•Three years of relevant 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.

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.

This position is required to work on campus. Exceptionally, since March 2020, many staff and faculty at Carleton University have been working from home in order to comply with public health requirements while continuing to provide services to support the operational functioning of the university. We are currently in the process of identifying positions that need to work on campus as part of our return to campus process. This position may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements or it may have been identified as one of the roles that are required to work on campus. If this position is required to work on campus, the successful candidate will be informed of the health and safety measures that are in place to ensure their safety on campus. If there is a requirement to work remotely (it is possible that there could be a requirement to work both remotely and on campus), the successful candidate will work with the manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. Please note that once public health requirements permit, Carleton University will resume normal on campus operations and at that point there will be a timely notification provided by the manager and the requirement to working full time physically onsite will resume. Therefore, we are looking for candidates currently in or looking to relocate to the Ottawa area.

Additionally, Carleton University is continuing to maintain a safe work environment and requires mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as per Public Health recommendations under the Reopening Ontario Act. As Carleton University requires that staff be available to attend on-campus meetings and to work, as required, in person, the successful candidate will be required to comply with this policy and be fully vaccinated before commencing employment. Subject to permitted exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code, if you are the successful candidate, your offer of employment will be conditional upon you attesting that you are fully vaccinated with a course of vaccines that have been approved by Health Canada and submitting appropriate proof of vaccination.

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