Educational Developer (Student Development)

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university in Halifax is seeking an Educational Developer to enhance student learning and teaching practices. This role involves designing programs for graduate students and teaching assistants, fostering educational innovation, and collaborating with faculty to improve teaching quality. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and experience in educational development, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a vibrant community committed to academic excellence and contribute to the development of future educators in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health and Dental Plans

Health Spending Account

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with 2-5 years experience in educational development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate programs for graduate students and teaching assistants.
• Support educational innovation and lead workshops for faculty and students.

Skills

Educational Development

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Educational Developer (Student Development)

Department/Unit Learning & Teaching

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S080-25

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) One (1) year

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 FTE

Salary $77,938 - $104,545 per annum

Classification ADM-07

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Centre for Learning and Teaching ( CLT ) works in partnership with academic units, faculty members, and graduate students to enhance the practice and scholarship of learning and teaching at Dalhousie University through an evidence-based approach to enhance the Dalhousie learning environment. Reporting to the Director, CLT , the Educational Developer (Student Development) will support the programming and development work of CLT focused on enhancing students’ teaching development, strengthening the students-as-partners initiatives in teaching, learning and curriculum development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate the formal Centre programing for graduate students and teaching assistants such as the EDC -Accredited TA Enrichment Program and the Certificate on University Teaching and Learning.
• Design and facilitate developmental programming on teaching and learning in higher education for postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and teaching assistants from conception to evaluation and follow-up.
• Work directly with graduate students, faculty and academic units to support educational innovation and change, leading and contributing to specialized educational development activities, workshops and conferences particularly aimed at faculty, part-time academics, and graduate students.
• Participate in and lead specialized educational development activities and workshops particularly aimed at faculty, part-time academics, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and teaching assistants.
• Conduct confidential consultations with individual faculty, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows with a view to improving the quality of teaching and learning.
• Engage individually and collaboratively on research related to educational development and higher education teaching and learning.
  
  

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field plus a minimum of two to five years’ experience in educational development in higher education (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and engagement in, students’ teaching development with a focus on graduate students and teaching assistants.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  
  

Assets

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated engagement in scholarship related to educational development and teaching and learning in higher education (e.g. through publications and presentations).
  
  

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Respect & Inclusion
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Service
• Relationship Building
  
  

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies One (1)

Open Date 04/29/2025

Close Date 05/13/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18659

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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