Manager, Teacher Education

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Range: $73,520 - $90,000 (Salary commensurate with experience)

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The unit's mission is to provide teacher candidates with an outstanding professional program and an outstanding learning experience through a deep commitment to excellence in teacher education, to serving the interests of all students, and to imaginative leadership, creative renewal, and effective administration of the Bachelor of Education program.

Responsibilities

The Manager provides extensive administrative leadership that ensures the efficient and effective operation of the Teacher Education program and a high level of service to applicants, teacher candidates, and faculty. The role oversees and manages all administrative functions, services, personnel, and operations that support the Teacher Education program. The Manager will provide oversight for instructor hiring, marketing and recruiting, admissions, academic counselling, academic appeals, timetabling, course registration, student records, grades, student awards, and student services. The role implements and interprets university policies and regulations, and recommends and advises on the development and implementation of new policies to identify opportunities for improvement. The role will participate in the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure growth and sustainability, and will continually monitor existing, and implement new, programs and processes to ensure the Faculty maintains compliance with changes introduced by the Ministry of Education and/or Ontario College of Teachers.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Management/Administration
• Master’s Degree in Management/Administration, additional courses in management/leadership such as CIM is preferred

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in a management role with supervisory accountabilities
• Administrative experience managing an educational program and student services in a post-secondary institution is preferred
• Experience supervising staff in a unionized setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional organizational skills, including managing multiple competing priorities and an ability to adapt quickly to emerging priorities
• Excellent problem solving skills and an ability to influence others
• Ability to develop a strong department team coupled with an ability to work effectively as a member of the management team
• A continuous quality improvement approach to evaluation and program development
• Ability to motivate others to maintain quality services in a constantly changing environment
• Strong communication, team, and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet design, word processing, and database management
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build strong, collegial relationships with teacher candidates, faculty, the public, and colleagues across the University
• Critical thinking and discernment to assess and scope areas for improvement and an ability to offer creative solutions
• Flexibility and confidentiality
• Budget and office management principles
• Knowledge of the Ontario teacher education and school systems and the regulations of the Ontario College of Teachers and Ministry of Education

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #38547 by midnight on May 5, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.