Educational Developer

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 15

The base salary will be $70,560 - $83,000 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

Please note, this is a 1 year temporary full time contract opportunity with benefits.

Secondments are Welcome

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About Western

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

About Us

Western Continuing Studies (WCS) is the educational bridge between Western University and the global community. Through innovative leadership in lifelong learning, WCS creates and delivers responsive and accessible programs, including non-credit and credit courses in professional development, post-degree diplomas, experiential learning, pre-degree programming, customized corporate training and English language upgrading for international students. In partnership with academic faculties, employers and professional associations, the unit reflects the academic mandate and vision of the University. Its vision, mission, mandate and operating principles are integrated with those of the institution.

Responsibilities

The Educational Developer will participate in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating both new and ongoing programs and services to support teaching excellence for Western’s English Language Centre portfolio within Western Continuing Studies. The Educational Developer will collaborate in the development of discipline-specific programs, as well generalized programs to support student learning. The Educational Developer will be a resource to instructors in the area of needs assessment, program design, curriculum development and evaluation to ensure that courses meet the identified learning needs of instructors and learners. The Educational Developer will provide expert consultation to ensure that curricular revisions and educational developments are informed by best practice in teaching and learning.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Education, Adult Education, or a related field
• Preferred:
  • Professional Certification in area of focus; PhD in Education, Adult Education, or related field
  • TESOL or other English as an Additional Language certification

Experience:

• 3 years’ teaching experience at the University level; experience developing, implementing, and coordinating instructional development programs and processes 
• Experience in program evaluation and project management is preferred
• Experience in English as an Additional Language curriculum development and instruction would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of instructional design methods to deliver instructional programs and courses
• In-depth knowledge of adult learning principles
• In-depth knowledge of needs assessment methods
• Knowledge of E-Learning principles, strategies and tools
• Familiarity with educational technologies, and outcome-based curriculum design
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred
• Ability to quickly research, evaluate and advise on the viability of new technologies and innovations learning
• Ability to work with a variety of instructors subjects and teaching styles
• Ability to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of courses based on best practices and evaluations from students and instructors
• Openness to recognize when change is necessary, and to develop, implement and lead effective change management strategies
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• Ability to effectively present information, and conduct training sessions and workshops
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Innovative and flexible critical thinking skills to adjust to and implement new processes or technology to the University’s advantage
• Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service to directly and indirectly satisfy expectations
• Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy and to organize and prioritize a high volume of work to meet deadlines
• A desire to grow and advance skills, which is demonstrated by attending conferences, workshops and other professional developmental opportunities to enhance performance
• Ability to display a blend of diplomacy and persistence to achieve goals while working collaboratively
• Computer skills with the ability to creatively use and integrate technology to improve quality and productivity
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Influential interpersonal skills that build positive and strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to search within and outside the formal boundaries of the organization for innovative ways to improve work
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.


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