Curriculum and Learning Innovation Specialist - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:05/16/2024

Req ID:37350

Faculty/Division:
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Department:
Continuing Education

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

OISE Continuing & Professional Learning (OISE CPL) is the continuing education and innovation unit of Canada's premier all-graduate education research institute, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.

Every year, an average of 7,000 professionals from across Canadian and global PK-12, Post-Secondary and Workplace education sectors enroll and participate in our programs and services to achieve their professional designations, advance their career development objectives and develop their education leadership potential.

Your opportunity:

By joining OISE CPL, you have the opportunity to leave a tangible impact on the global educational landscape and lifelong learning, while developing your learning experience design and organization development skills in a supportive, innovative and fun team environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Researching and recommending educational technologies and best practices related to teaching and learning
Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
Developing instructional design plans for use in teaching contexts involving educational technologies
Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
Fostering and maintaining networks to build capacity and collaboration
Developing and implementing instructional strategies to support learning objectives, incorporating current best practices in teaching
Gathering materials for accreditation and/or program review according to requirements

Essential Qualifications:

Master's degree in education with experience in professional and adult learning
Minimum five years' experience providing consultation related to professional/adult teaching and learning including experience with executive development, adult learning and instruction, program planning and development, curriculum development, program administration and implementation improvement.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with adult learning principles and learning experience design systems, design methodologies for online, blended and inclass modalities.
Demonstrated experience with innovation (accelerator and incubator models) and associated process learning models (communities of practice, professional learning communities).
Demonstrated experience in conducting program evaluation in professional learning (particularly relating to pedagogical strategies and higher continuing education, institutional policy and procedures).
Demonstrated experience in the use of learning management systems and other educational technologies (particularly AI for teaching and learning).
Experience designing and developing training materials and resources in a consultative capacity.
Experience creating marketing briefs and promotional materials.
Proficiency with Canvas (LMS), Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Suite, eLearning authoring software (e.g. Articulate), Graphic Design Platforms (e.g. Canva), Virtual classroom/conferencing tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom).
Excellent understanding of remote learning principles for fostering inclusive pedagogy.
Demonstrated understanding of effective strategies for integrating learnercentered accessible technologies into professionallearning courses.
Possesses substantial knowledge of the university environment, industry and research partnership, innovation and continuing education policy/guidelines.
Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
Strong customer service skills and ability to counsel, advise and deal effectively with diverse constituencies (prospective learners, professional associations, quality assurance bodies, etc).
Strong conflict resolution skills.
Excellent project management/organization/coordination and timemanagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to multitask with ease and flexibility in a fastpaced environment.
Keen learner; willingness to acquire new skills as technology changes.

Assets (Nonessential):

Familiarity with the University of Toronto and knowledge of U of T policies and procedures that impact teaching and learning support is an asset.
Ability to speak additional language(s) (e.g. French, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic) is an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Multi-tasker
Organized
Problem solver
Resourceful
Selfdirected
Team player

Closing Date:05/27/2024,11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial