Education consultant - instructor observations

Role Overview

The Education Consultant for Instructor Observations will be responsible for completing observations of instructors at one of our campus locations:
Calgary, Edmonton, or Winnipeg.

• 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.

• Required:
  • Subject Matter Expertise (education and experience) in one or more of the following:
    Calgary:
    Pharmacy Technician, Health Care Aide.
  • Strong computer and digital literacy skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication skills.
• Considered an asset:
  • A certificate or degree related to adult education.
  • Experience in hybrid (online and face-to-face) teaching and learning.
  • Experience in vocational training.

• Observations are completed 2 or 3 times per year per instructor or on an as-needed follow-up basis.
• Some observations are completed in-person and on-campus during a scheduled class.
• Some observations are completed virtually by watching a recording of a class.
• Observations and feedback are recorded on a Google form; most instructional competencies are marked 'observed' or 'not observed' with space for comments about each competency.

• In-person observations are approximately 2 hours in length (not including travel) and compensation is $120 per observation.
• Virtual observations are approximately 1 hour in length and compensation is $50 per observation.

Usually 6 months in length with possibility to extend.

• Complete 20-30 observations in specific program(s).
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve the instructional delivery of courses.

Dependent upon the number of observations completed.

Education Canada Group (the parent company of Robertson College) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Reasonable accommodations are available for the interview process. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.