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Position Title: Educational Developer - Work Integrated Learning (F18729P)
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Employee Group: Regular Part-Time
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Location: North Vancouver
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Closing Date: August 30th, 2024
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At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in Envisioning and Illuminating 2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.
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At the Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) at Capilano University, we are a dedicated team of educational professionals committed to enhancing pedagogical practices within the University. CTE members play a key role in championing innovative teaching and learning and serve as a central resource for faculty, building capacity by providing resources and support on evidence- and equity-based educational practices through consultation and facilitation. We support the digital learning experience by empowering faculty and students to integrate and adopt educational technologies.
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We are passionate about educational excellence, innovation, and inclusion. Together, we’re committed to a culture of continuous improvement, offering an array of programs such as the CapU Certificate in University Teaching and Learning, Instructional Skills Workshop, faculty learning communities, individual consultations, curriculum design, teaching with technology, and an annual Teaching and Learning Symposium.
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The Educational Developer – Work-Integrated Learning is an integral member of the Educational Development Team in the Centre for Teaching Excellence. The Educational Developer – Work-Integrated Learning will work directly with faculty in delivering and/or expanding CapU’s curricular work-integrated learning offerings at the course and program level.
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The Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) provides educational leadership that supports excellence in teaching to the university community. The CTE offers several educational development programs such as the Instructional Skills Workshop, Teaching Squares, faculty peer mentoring, communities of practices, faculty learning communities, individual consultations, curriculum design, teaching with technology, and an annual Teaching and Learning Symposium.
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The Educational Developer – Work-Integrated Learning is flexible, positive and works well in a collaborative team environment. The Educational Developer – Work-Integrated Learning will promote excellence and innovation in teaching and learning while carrying out the following responsibilities:
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Illustrative Examples/Specific Responsibilities
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Under the general guidance of the director, teaching and learning, and as part of the Centre for Teaching Excellence, the Educational Developer – Work-Integrated Learning is responsible to do the following:
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- Consult and advise faculty, particularly in the area of curricular work-integrated learning (WIL) development, according to evidence-informed best practices for student learning such as high impact educational practices;
- Advise faculty in effective and innovative teaching practices through formal and informal individual and group consultations, resource creation, and workshop and institute delivery
- Support faculty in course development, delivery and assessment of meaningful learning experiences;
- Consult with faculty to develop effective strategies for integrating work-integrated learning into curriculum at both the course and program level;
- Facilitate workshops and consultations developed through the Centre for Teaching Excellence for faculty to enhance teaching and learning with a specific emphasis on knowledge of experiential learning theory and praxis, including curricular work-integrated learning;
- Disseminate and promote knowledge on WIL teaching and learning;
- Work with faculty on specific course-related needs (e.g., designing and using rubrics, active learning strategies, and assessment), particularly in the context of incorporating work-integrated learning;
- Develop a repository of faculty support materials such as instructional resources and website resources;
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant people and departments within the University to establish practices, policies and systems that support the delivery of curricular WIL, including risk management strategies and resources for field placements, internships, co-op education, etc.;
- Support and contribute to the commitments to experiential and work-integrated learning in Illuminating 2030;
- Liaise with university staff and faculty, including members of the WIL Co-Lab and the associated internal and external WIL advisory committees, in support of university-wide WIL initiatives;
- Support implementation of institutional teaching and learning initiatives, particularly focused on experiential and work-integrated learning;
- Participate in university committees, meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, and presentations pertaining to educational development and experiential and work-integrated learning;
- Attend departmental and WIL Co-Lab meetings regularly and report on activities;
- Develop and deliver WIL workshops in collaboration with the WIL Co-Lab, Career
- Development Centre, and/or Centre for Teaching Excellence;
- Perform other duties as required.
- Master’s degree in Education or a related field (PhD preferred)
- 2 years of experience working in educational and faculty development at the postsecondary level
- Instructional Skills Workshop (Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW) certificate would be an asset)
- Teaching and curriculum development experience would be an asset.
Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
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- Demonstrated commitment to decolonization, Indigenization, and anti-racism.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Experience facilitating in a cross-cultural learning environment;
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate projects and initiatives;
- Knowledge and understanding of experiential and work-integrated learning theory and praxis.
- Knowledge of current research in teaching and learning, best practices, and standards of teaching excellence (active learning and strategies for student engagement), with expertise in curricular work-integrated learning;
- Familiarity with CEWIL Canada (Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada), ACE-WIL (Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC/Yukon), WACE, CERIC, and associated organizations – e.g., resources, publications, conferences, networks, etc.
- Demonstrated skills in teaching and educational development abilities;
- Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technologies and design theories and practices and application of best practices in the use of technologies in teaching and learning in post-secondary education;
- Demonstrated understanding of the use of technology as tools for achieving learning goals;
- Experience in online, blended and hyflex learning course design, development, and delivery;
- Knowledge and expertise in Moodle, ePortfolio, hyflex, educational technology and assessment technologies;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with a diverse group of faculty, administrators, and staff individually and in group settings in written and verbal communications;
- Demonstrated ability to organize and provide workshops through campus partnerships and develop workshops as needed, including demonstrated skill in facilitating workshops;
- Knowledge of the impact of physical classroom environment on teaching and learning approaches;
- Strong computer skills, including a high degree of facility in the use of all Microsoft Office applications, are required;
- Demonstrated organizational and self-management skills including time management and the ability to prioritize, multi-task and attend to detail;
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, manage time well, and communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and staff while taking a service-oriented approach and consultative decision-making.
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