Date Posted: 07/07/2025
Req ID: 44107
Faculty/Division: OISE
Department: Dept of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056526

ABOUT US:

OISE is recognized as a global leader in graduate programs in teaching and learning, continuing teacher education, and education research. As one of the largest and most research-intensive faculties of education in North America, OISE is an integral part of the University of Toronto - Canada’s most dynamic and comprehensive institution of higher learning.
OISE is committed to enhancing the social, economic, political and cultural well-being of individuals and communities locally, nationally and globally through leadership in teaching, research and advocacy. A unique place to work, learn and grow, OISE addresses current and emerging challenges with the scale, academic excellence and collaborative energy that few institutions in the world can claim.
The Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning is the largest of four departments at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). With a diverse community the department offersa wide-range of graduate courses and programs relating to academic scholarship and professional practice.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in education or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of demonstrated leadership experience in the field of education, in particular with facilitating the development, implementation, and evaluation of education-related programs.
• Demonstrated experience working in K-12 (or equivalent) education, preferably experience in Ontario school boards and working in a University setting.
• Demonstrated leadership in equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice work.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating student placements (including understanding placement needs of students) and overseeing a system that selects and matches students.
• Proven track-record of developing innovative approaches to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated evidence of negotiating complex situations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining relationships with community networks and partnerships.
• Demonstrated specialized knowledge in education and understanding experiential learning and reflection models.
• Experience with negotiation and conflict resolution to resolve practicum or student-related issues.
• Expertise and knowledge in relevant law, regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of operations of school boards in the GTA and teacher federations; knowledge of Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) requirements for accreditation and the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards is required.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Quercus, or related software.
• Outstanding communication skills, e.g., writing, listening, facilitating challenging conversations.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with students, faculty, administrators, and external contacts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to balance competing priorities and work under pressure to specific deadlines.
• Excellent attention-to-detail and accuracy required.
• Excellent multi-tasking and coordination skills under high stress situations is required.
• Strong analytical skills, planning skills and problem-solving skills are requiredand essential to succeed in this position.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to diversity issues.

LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Implementing plans that support the development of experiential learning and practicum opportunities for students
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
• Analyzing potential experiential learning and practicum opportunities to determine suitability with student academic learning objectives
• Assessing student experiential learning and practicum needs
• Advising and coaching students on the selection of appropriate experiential learning and practicum opportunities
• Overseeing a system that selects and matches students to a placement and responding to complaints about student placement performance issues
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Directing the activities of a single ongoing staff-appointed employee

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Organized
• Self-directed
• Tactful
• Team player
  Closing Date: 07/15/2025, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
  Schedule: Full-Time