Pedagogical Counsellor

CEGEP - John Abbott College; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Quebec seeks a Pedagogical Support and Innovation Specialist to enhance teaching practices and support innovation within the college. This role involves collaborating with faculty to develop resources, providing training, and advising on technology usage. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in education, have teaching experience, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Knowledge of both English and French is essential for effective communication. This is an opportunity to impact student success through innovative pedagogical strategies.

Qualifications

• Two years of teaching or relevant professional experience in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of learner needs, including adult learners.
• Strong ability to mobilize faculty in developing pedagogical practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide input on pedagogical practices and innovation.
• Develop and deliver professional development opportunities.
• Update pedagogical resources for the Innovation HUB.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Pedagogical technology knowledge

Advanced English

Intermediate French

Education

Undergraduate degree in education or related field

Master’s degree (an asset)

Job description

Job Description

IMPORTANT: Effective immediately

DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 14

JOB SUMMARY: REPORTING TO THE DEAN OF PEDAGOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION AND WORKING IN A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM, AND WITH COLLEAGUES IN THE PEDAGOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION TEAM, THE PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT AND INNOVATION SPECIALIST WILL SUPPORT SOUND EVIDENCE-BASED PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES AS WELL AS INNOVATION IN BOTH THE REGULAR DAYTIME AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SECTORS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide input on pedagogical practices and innovation to faculty and other college stakeholders, based on college needs and on good practices and developments in the field.
• Develop, deliver and support professional development opportunities and documentation related to learning, curriculum, teaching strategies, classroom management, evaluation, integration of appropriate technology, artificial intelligence, distance education, innovation and other aspects of pedagogy that align with evidence based best practices.
• Regularly update and contribute pedagogical resources and information to the John Abbott College Innovation HUB.
• Accompany faculty and other college stakeholders in projects, communities of practice and other development work involving learning and teaching, including the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL).
• Promote positive attitudes and encourage experimentation with new methods and techniques for enhancing learning.
• Advise the college on the purchase and use of appropriate technology, software, online resources and subscriptions that support teaching and learning.
• Support faculty in aligning curriculum and the evaluation of learning with program frameworks and in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Contribute to policies and procedures that can enhance the quality of pedagogy and programs, and support the development and implementation of the college's student success plan.
• Collaborate with faculty and other college stakeholders in data collection, program assessment and program revision to ensure the quality of programs.
• Participate in program committees and other relevant college bodies, to contribute to communication, consultation and decision-making that foster the quality of programs.
• Actively serve as a John Abbott representative in the College community and external communities of practice, networking with the Anglophone colleges and the entire college system to share knowledge and identify shared opportunities.
• Assume other responsibilities related to regular daytime and continuing education programs as requested by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Undergraduate degree in appropriate field of specialization, particularly education
• Master’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology or equivalent, an asset

Specific Requirements

• Minimum two years of teaching or other relevant professional experience in an educational setting, preferably at the college level, an asset
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of learners, including adult learners
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to mobilize faculty and other professionals in developing pedagogical practices and innovation
• Strong organizational skills: ability to manage projects with limited supervision
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite or equivalent, and ability to work with pedagogical technology, software and learning management systems
• Advanced English, oral and written
• Intermediate French, oral and written

Testing may be required to demonstrate knowledge of:

Word (intermediate)

Excel (intermediate)

French (Intermediate oral and written, comprehension and production)

English (Advanced oral and written, comprehension and production)