Education Design Specialist – Program Planning, Development and Renewal – FT Admin

Job title: Education Design Specialist – Program Planning, Development and Renewal – FT Admin

Company: Humber

Job description: Find Your Spot at HumberAt Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.Job Details:
Position Title: Educational Desing Specialist (2 positions)
Status: Full Time Admin
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Program Planning, Development & Renewal
Campus/Location: North Campus
Minimum Starting Salary: $93,705.00; starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.About the Program Planning, Development & Renewal at Humber:Program Planning, Development & Renewal (PPDR) is a centralized department with pan-institutional responsibilities. Working in partnership with the faculties, we lead program planning and development, renewal and review, and work on special projects. PPDR also administers Humber’s Academic Quality Framework. The Quality Framework is a system of interrelated processes that, through a program lens, help maintain and enhance our ability to provide optimal learning opportunities for students.About the Assistant Program Quality Consultant Role:Under the direction of the Associate Dean, Program Planning, the Educational Design Specialist leads the creation and facilitation of quality-centered educational design practices embedded in Humber’s credential programs. The position will be responsible for providing critical direction, facilitation and advice to faculty and staff on the development of educational practices and activities, including recognition of prior learning initiatives (e.g. transfer credit, pathway programs, and prior learning assessment recognition (PLAR)). This role will be the subject matter expert in holistic educational design, supporting quality enhancement and continuous improvement curricular practices regarding prior learning assessment and pathway mapping (e.g. gap analysis) with a focus on integrating AI tools.The incumbent will also be accountable for developing and operationalizing educational design training and resources institution-wide to enhance faculty Recognition of Prior Learning-Quality Assurance (RPL-QA) practices. This includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Leads key quality enhancement and continuous improvement practices regarding transfer credit assessment, pathway/block transfer gap analysis and prior learning recognition assessment (PLAR). Including, but not limited to, training sessions, resource development and ongoing maintenance of RPL-QA mechanisms.
• Leads the creation and implementation of professional learning opportunities of all faculty and staff regarding RPL quality assurance mechanisms (e.g., prior learning assessment and recognition tools etc.)
• Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) on RPL (transfer credit, pathways, prior learning assessment and recognition), counselling and advising academic Associate Deans, faculty, program coordinators and staff on RPL-QA policies, RPL curricular and assessment processes, and resources to support RPL development and design.
• Provide administrative management of RPL-QA mechanism development, including tracking progress, monitoring timelines, and reporting on the business case and deliverables.

QualificationsAbout You:You are passionate about working at Ontario’s largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:EducationMaster’s Degree with a focus on Education, Curriculum Development, Assessment, Quality in Higher Education, and/or Artificial Intelligence.Experience/Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the theory and practices associated with outcomes-based pedagogy inclusive of the design, development and delivery of program curriculum.
• Ability to navigate, and respond to, changing priorities.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team to complete a project/goal/task.
• Ability to anticipate challenging situations and proactively seek guidance.
• Create synergies across various units and build relationships with key stakeholders to advance RPL quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Strong background in post-secondary, outcomes-based inclusive pedagogical methodologies, practices, and principles.
• Strong report writing skills, government grant reporting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of various RPL-related funding opportunities (e.g. CTIG, ONCAT) and the CAAT sector or other Canadian post-secondary institutions.
• Knowledge of various digital educational technologies, software and AI tools is preferred.
• Excellent computer software skills (especially MS Office, and data analysis programs).

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don’t just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!
• Highly supportive work culture

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).

Expected salary: $93705 per year

Location: Ontario

Job date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 01:07:26 GMT

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