Educational Developer

Location: Niagara Falls

About The Position

Location:

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Work arrangement:  Hybrid ( as needed basis)

Reports To:

Manager, Educational Development
Reason for vacancy:  Replacement
Expected hiring salary range:  starting from $87,000.00 up to $97,000.00 per year.
* Proposed salary will be determined through an internal review process.
Primary Purpose  The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is seeking an  Educational Developer  to join its  Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) . The Educational Developer will report to the Manager, Educational Development, collaborate with the CTE team, and engage with academic and administrative units across the UNF community. In this role you will design and deliver innovative, engaging, and research-informed faculty development programming and curriculum support.

This will include workshops, learning series, certificate programs, and resources that support teaching and curriculum development across diverse delivery modes, with a special emphasis on blended learning. You will manage diverse projects to ensure timely, relevant, and high-quality delivery of faculty development initiatives. You will also engage in consultations with faculty on a wide range of teaching and learning related topics.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic environment, advance teaching innovation and excellence, and support exceptional student learning experiences.
Specific Responsibilities   Develop, deliver, and evaluate programming, services, and resources designed to meet identified needs/gaps, support teaching development, advance teaching excellence, and enhance student learning experiences.
Design, support, administer, and facilitate workshops and learning sessions for faculty.
Facilitate departmental, program-level, and institution-wide initiatives to promote the importance of teaching excellence and advance its practice age in individual consultations with faculty.
Contribute to the development and delivery of UNF’s University Teaching Certificate (UTC) and participate in the process of its accreditation.
Work with instructional designers to optimize blended learning experiences.
Support faculty in the meaningful application of AI technologies to enhance student learning experiences.
Build relationships with faculty and academic leaders to promote and advance teaching excellence across UNF’s programs.
Cultivate and support relationships with relevant academic support units (e.g. Library, Student Success).
Remain up to date on research and best practices in teaching and learning, educational development, and related areas.
Strategic Direction   Contribute to the development and implementation of institutional strategic initiatives regarding the enhancement of teaching and learning (e.g., curriculum mapping, assurance of learning, teaching and learning awards, teaching and learning spaces, multi-modality practices and supports).
Contribute to the development and implementation of CTE’s strategic plan and provide leadership on strategic priorities as needed.
Engage in research and/or make scholarly contributions within the broad field of higher education.
Represent the university on provincial, national, and/or international projects related to teaching, learning, or educational development as needed.
Actively participate in relevant professional associations and conferences to promote, reinforce, and advance UNF’s position and profile in higher education, teaching and learning innovation, and educational development.
Propose and collaborate on the development and/or revision of policies, procedures, and guidelines to support course and curriculum development and delivery.
Centre For Teaching Excellence   Contribute to CTE’s thought leadership in higher education, teaching and learning, and educational development as requested.
Collaborate with CTE colleagues to develop and deliver courses, workshops, learning series, and resources to support faculty, course, and program development.
Contribute to the overall mission of CTE in supporting faculty and curriculum development  collaboration with CTE colleagues, represent CTE in program and faculty…