Experiential Learning Specialist (Term)

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto's ISTEP seeks a dynamic educator to design and deliver high-impact, experiential learning for engineering students. Reporting to the Managing Director, Strategic Relations and Learner Experience, you will coordinate co-curricular programs, facilitate workshops, and help evaluate learning outcomes.

You will collaborate across faculties, engage alumni and partners, and help grow outreach to students while managing multiple projects with strong commitment to equity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Education, Psychology, or Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of recent and related experience in curriculum and program design and delivery, with an emphasis on leadership development education.
• Experience developing and implementing program evaluation frameworks to measure learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative data to inform program planning, continuous improvement, and decision making.
• Experience developing and implementing outreach and engagement strategies to increase participation in programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to design experiential curriculum that prioritizes capacity building among students.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, presenting, writing).
• Ability to manage a diverse, challenging and varying workload with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Skill and sensitivity in working with diverse groups of people.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently, showing initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities.
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars.
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives.
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
• Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students, alumni, and other strategic partners.
• Consulting with instructors, administrators and student groups on the development of tailored programming needs.
• Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning.
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions; conceptualizing, organizing and executing program activities.

Skills

Leadership development education

Curriculum design

Program evaluation

Outreach strategies

Facilitation

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Education, Psychology, or Organizational Development

Job description

About us

The Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP) is the newest department in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering in the University of Toronto. U of T Engineering created ISTEP to drive change in how we prepare future engineering leaders. Our work lies at the intersection of engineering education, professional competencies and engineering practice, encompassing what and how we teach, who our students become, andwhat our students will do.

The first of its kind in Canada, ISTEP brings together existing and innovative initiatives, academic programming, scholarship and people from across the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering to create a vibrant ecosystem for instruction innovation. ISTEP is home to the: Engineering Business Minor; Engineering Communication Program (ECP); Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Small Business; Collaborative Specialization in Engineering Education (EngEd); andTroost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (Troost ILead).

Campus

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Your opportunity

The ISTEP team provides a professional, collaborative, and close-knit team environment built on respect, trust, self-motivation, and accountability. We strive to always provide our students and partners with an engaging and welcoming learning environment. Our mission is to inspire and equip engineering students with transdisciplinary competencies that will enhance theirpositive impact on society and success throughout their careers. We seek a dynamic and committed educator to build and deliver high-impact, experiential learning opportunities.

Under the general direction of the Managing Director, Strategic Relations and Learner Experience, the incumbent will facilitate co-curricular learning for engaged students, alumni, and other key interest holders. The incumbent will help to coordinate and deliver programming and play a significant role in all our student-facing activities.

Your responsibilities will include

• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
• Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students, alumni, and other strategic partners
• Consulting with instructors, administrators and student groups on the development of tailored programming needs
• Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions; Conceptualizing, organizing and executing program activities

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Education, Psychology, or Organizational Development, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of recent and related experience in curriculum and program design and delivery, with an emphasis on leadership development education
• Experience developing and implementing program evaluation frameworks to measure learning outcomes and program effectiveness
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative data to inform program planning, continuous improvement, and decision making
• Experience developing and implementing outreach and engagement strategies to increase participation in programs and initaitives
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to design experiential curriculum that prioritizes capacity building among students
• Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, presenting, writing)
• Ability to manage a diverse, challenging and varying workload with multiple projects and deadlines
• Skill and sensitivity in working with diverse groups of people
• Enthusiastic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently, showing initiative and good judgment
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a teamenvironment
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotions of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience working with engineers or other professional groups

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Organized
• Possess a positive attitude
• Team player

Note: This is a term position with an expected end date in August 2028.

Closing Date

09/21/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group

USW

Appointment Type

Budget - Term

Schedule

Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone

USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category

Student Services

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.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please seehttp://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please [e-mail].