Educational Consultant

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Job

Requisition :  Time Type:
Full time Employee Group:
Staff Job Category:
Academic Delivery Support

Employment Type:

Temporary Department:
Associate Vice-President, Academic Programs - Teaching Support, Educational Consultants Hiring Range: $87,620.25 - $ Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is September 3, 2026 at 11:59PM This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity. Term: 2 years

Teaching Support and Innovation (TSI) exists to promote and advance teaching quality and ultimately enhance student learning at the University of Waterloo.

In alignment with institutional priorities and needs, the Digital Learning team works collaboratively with instructors to design and develop new online courses, programs, and digital learning materials while supporting the continuous improvement and maintenance of existing offerings.

Educational Consultants (Digital Learning Design) lead digital development projects from planning through completion and contribute expertise in the following areas: instructional design and user experience design should have familiarity with digital pedagogy skills such as accessibility and Canadian copyright regulations project management, including the ability to lead a project team, and balancing the triple constraints of project scope, timelines and resource availability The Lead Educational Consultant provides advanced leadership in teaching and learning by developing pedagogical practices, leading course and program design, facilitating development and delivery of faculty development and support initiatives, and mentoring teammates.

The role leads projects and priority institutional initiatives, conducts applied research, and serves as a subject matter expert in their area(s) of specialization. Each educational consultant serves as a recognized subject matter expert in one or more strategic areas, and may be assigned to support a designated role or area of specialization within the unit according to the priority needs of the institution.

These priorities may shift over time. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrates leadership, and has a significant impact at the departmental and institutional level.

• Develop and advance pedagogical frameworks, best practices, and resources
• Provide expert consultation to instructors on complex teaching and learning challenges
• Design and implement innovative instructional strategies across disciplines
• Lead the adaptation of theory into practice in diverse academic contexts
• Evaluate and refine teaching practices based on evidence and outcomes
• Generates new knowledge and translates findings into institutional strategy and practice

• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of faculty development programs
• Provide coaching and mentorship to instructors and academic leaders
• Facilitate advanced workshops and learning experiences
• Identify emerging faculty development needs and design strategic responses

• Lead the design and development of courses, programs, and curricula
• Develop comprehensive course architectures, including learning…