Educational Developer

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This is a place where your passion for teaching excellence and innovative strategies can truly make a difference—a place where your ideas have the power to shape the future of education. At NAIT, we're looking for an Educational Developer who thrives on empowering educators and transforming student learning experiences.

Here, you will collaborate with dedicated professionals, pioneering strategies that enhance teaching practices and create impactful learning environments. If you are ready to be at the heart of educational innovation and drive meaningful change in higher education, we invite you to join us. Together, let's shape tomorrow's classroom, today.

NAIT's Organizational Development Services (ODS) team supports NAIT's promise to staff, building upon our dynamic employee culture that is an essential component of ensuring the success of our learners and industry partners. We collaborate with our internal clients to create an employee experience that fuels passion, values inclusivity, ignites creativity, develops careers and supports well-being.

The story of the newly created Educational Developer role at NAIT is one of inspiration, collaboration, and transformation. Imagine stepping into a position that bridges the gap between academic disciplines, where each day offers the chance to shape the future of teaching and learning. This is not just a job—it's a mission to enhance the quality of education by embracing innovative methods and nurturing a culture of academic scholarship.

Key Responsibilities:

A Champion for Excellence

At the heart of the role is the belief that teaching is not static; it's a craft that evolves. The Educational Developer is the architect of this evolution, working closely with faculty to refine instructional practices and ignite a passion for teaching excellence. Whether through reimagining classroom dynamics or integrating cutting-edge strategies, the focus is always on creating meaningful learning experiences for students.

The Quest for Innovation

Innovation is the lifeblood of this position. The Developer introduces forward-thinking teaching methods and technologies that empower educators to engage students like never before. While the role is not strictly technology-focused, an understanding of tools like learning management systems and digital resources ensures that faculty have the support they need to succeed in today's dynamic educational landscape.

A Collaborative Adventure

Collaboration is where the magic happens, and co-design is the key to unlocking its potential. The Developer weaves connections across departments, partnering with faculty, learning and development teams, and organizational development staff. Together, they co-create programs that not only strengthen academic leadership but also inspire faculty to push the boundaries of their instructional potential, ensuring solutions are innovative, inclusive, and impactful.

A Guide for Lifelong Learners

The journey doesn't stop at innovation; it extends into mentorship. The Developer offers coaching, training, and resources to help faculty refine their craft. These personalized sessions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each educator, ensuring that everyone has the tools to thrive.

Crafting Cross-Disciplinary Harmony

Every discipline tells a different story, and the Developer listens carefully to each one. By tailoring strategies to the unique needs of programs across the institution, they ensure that every student, regardless of their field of study, benefits from a consistently high standard of education.

A Legacy of Scholarly Growth

Finally, the Developer is a champion of scholarly activity, encouraging faculty to explore, research, and share their findings. Through publications, presentations, and collaborative projects, they nurture a community that values continuous learning and improvement.

In this role, you're not just enhancing instructional quality; you're crafting an enduring legacy of excellence at NAIT—one that will empower educators and students alike for years to come.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to analyze, adapt, and implement diverse teaching strategies.

• Providing coaching, training, and personalized resources to help faculty refine their teaching craft.

• Building connections across departments to co-create innovative, inclusive, and impactful academic programs.

Qualifications:

• Education: A minimum of a Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning and Development, or a closely related field. This advanced degree ensures a solid foundation in instructional theories, design principles, and adult learning practices essential for the role.

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in instructional design, teaching, or educational development. This experience should include working with diverse academic disciplines and implementing effective teaching strategies.

• Training: Extensive experience in developing and delivering faculty training programs, mentoring educators, and managing instructional projects. Demonstrated expertise in integrating innovative teaching methods and utilizing educational technologies is highly desirable.

• Additional Assets: Experience with academic research related to teaching practices and a track record of contributing to scholarly activities can further strengthen the candidate's qualifications.

• Combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: $75,485.54 - $114.178.48 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Curriculum & Instruction Specialist).

This position is covered by the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) Collective Agreement

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

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