DIRECTOR, TEACHING AND LEARNING
$111,355–$111,355 year
On-siteHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaOn-siteFull Time$111,355–$111,355 yearSenior LevelLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLarge
Job Summary
Lead the Teaching and Learning Centre by overseeing daily operations, managing the budget, and staffing while building partnerships with faculties, Deans, and student units to advance teaching priorities. Design and deliver professional development programs and workshops on topics including generative AI, academic integrity, and culturally responsive pedagogy to support faculty growth and student success. Oversee instructional development initiatives, curriculum design, and quality assurance activities, while serving on university governance committees and regional teaching and learning leadership groups. Liaise with stakeholders to identify professional development needs and implement assessment plans for TLC activities.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a Master's degree
- PhD preferred
- Leadership experience in teaching and learning environments in a post-secondary environment
- Previous experience working in a university teaching and learning centre
- Teaching experience at the university level
- Successful supervisory experience of staff
- Knowledge of current research in teaching and learning, best and leading practices, and standards of teaching, including that related to emerging technologies
- Demonstrated competence in working collaboratively with university personnel, students, and professional peers
- Demonstrated ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with a diverse group of faculty, administrators and staff both individually and in group settings
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams
- Evidence of innovation and creativity, as well as excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and learner support
- Strong knowledge of learning outcomes at both the course and program levels
- Ability to support equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and Truth and Reconciliation in the learning environment
- Familiarity and understanding of faculty member roles and expectations
- Exceptional relationship-building, facilitation, and communication skills across diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of current and emerging academic approaches with student retention and persistence as they relate to Strategic Enrolment Management
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement pedagogical workshops through university partnerships and develop/lead workshops as needed
- Demonstrated competencies in supervising others
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, manage time well, and communicate effectively in multiple ways
- Demonstrated skill in the use of educational technologies, including emergent technologies
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Desired Qualifications
- Leadership experience in teaching and learning environments in a post-secondary environment, university preferred
- Previous experience working in a university teaching and learning centre
- Teaching experience at the university level
- Successful supervisory experience of staff
- Completion of a Master's degree, PhD preferred
- Knowledge of current research in teaching and learning, best and leading practices, and standards of teaching, including that related to emerging technologies
- Demonstrated competence in working collaboratively with university personnel, students, and professional peers
- Demonstrated ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with a diverse group of faculty, administrators and staff both individually and in group settings
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams
- Evidence of innovation and creativity, as well as excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and learner support
- Strong knowledge of learning outcomes at both the course and program levels
- Ability to support equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and Truth and Reconciliation in the learning environment
- Familiarity and understanding of faculty member roles and expectations
- Exceptional relationship-building, facilitation, and communication skills across diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of current and emerging academic approaches with student retention and persistence as they relate to Strategic Enrolment Management
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement pedagogical workshops through university partnerships and develop/lead workshops as needed
- Demonstrated competencies in supervising others
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, manage time well, and communicate effectively in multiple ways
- Demonstrated skill in the use of educational technologies, including emergent technologies
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