Educational Development Coordinator, Centre for Teaching and Continuing Lea

at  Laurentian University

RESEARCH AND EXPERTISE IN EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AODA AND GENAI MATTERS

• Expected to continually acquire knowledge of evidence-based current practices with regards to educational development, AODA and GenAI in teaching and learning at the post-secondary level; and
• Attend webinars, participates in online communities, attends conferences related to educational development, AODA and GenAI in teaching and learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master Degree, in Distance Education, Educational Technology or a related field;
• Two to five years working in the field of Educational Development;
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a distance learning and/or adult education context;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience directly related to the delivery of online/hybrid education materials;
• Formal education or demonstrated knowledge of educational development, curriculum mapping, AODA;
• Familiarity and demonstrated knowledge of GenAI tools, and their application and best practices in their use;
• Firm understanding and demonstrated use of instructional technology evidenced-based best practices;
• Significant experience in the use of technological tools used for teaching in-person, remote, hybrid and online;
• Strong research and professional writing skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - deals efficiently and diplomatically with faculty, administrators, staff, course supervisors, graduate students, etc.;
• Strong knowledge of Adobe products, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite;
• Self-motivated and ability to work under a minimum of direction;
• Ability to exercise good judgement and make sound decisions;
• Ability to think critically and to assess complex processes;
• Highly organized and efficient;
• Ability to deal with people of varying cultures and attitudes;
• Work under very stressful conditions (high volume, deadlines);
• Ability to set priorities;
• Ability to maintain a high standard of work during frequent interruptions and sudden changes from one project to another; and
• Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A specialist in instructional design and technology-enabled education best practices and design, the Educational Developer will support the Centre for Teaching and Continuing Learning units in all matters related to pedagogy in the classroom, particularly as they relate to AODA compliance and teaching with GenAI. The incumbent will be responsible for the coordination, development and delivery of teaching support programs aimed at supporting faculty and staff. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Coordinator in supporting faculty and schools with curriculum mapping for IQAP and accreditation purposes.

OTHER DUTIES

• Participate in CTCL team meetings and projects;
• Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations, as well as the Health and Safety policies; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.