Job Description

APPLIED RESEARCH WORKSHOP & EDUCATION DEVELOPER

RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC INNOVATION

NorQuesters are difference makers and we\xe2\x80\x99re searching for someone dedicated to making a difference to join our Research and Academic Innovation team as an Applied Research Workshop and Education Developer. The successful candidate will thrive in showcasing our values as they develop applied research-specific workshop and other learning opportunities for our faculty, students, and staff. Highly developed relationship building skills and the ability to keep your finger on the pulse of educational and research trends will serve you well as you develop new educational resources and opportunities throughout the organization. This opportunity may involve mentoring faculty and coaching them through the research project process and in building research projects into existing courses. This is a term position to June 30, 2024, with the possibility of renewal pending budget approval.

The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a broad range of research knowledge, and extensive experience teaching research. They should be able to assess proposals and budgets prior to submission to ensure compliance with NorQuest and federal research guidelines as well as ethical, legal, and financial obligations the college has to its faculty, customers, stakeholders, students, and community.

HOW YOU\'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Develop and run a series of 15-20 workshops on a range of research topics each year. * Organize the NorQuest College Research Speaker Series and the annual Research & Innovation Showcase.

• Develop and run research summer camps for youth and current NorQuest learners.
• Meet with faculty on an ad hoc basis to help them develop their research ideas into full, fundable projects that include students
• Help faculty develop course-based applied research projects.
• Help faculty and staff develop Mitacs Accelerate applications.
• Develop and maintain research educational resources for the college.
• Work with NorQuest\xe2\x80\x99s researchers, faculty, and staff to understand existing and emergent college research areas in order to identify and build opportunities for faculty and students to become involved.
• Follow the College\xe2\x80\x99s contract management framework and all associated documentation requirements.
• Work with the WILCEC team to ensure that all research projects involving students are appropriate reported and tracked.
• Identify opportunities to improve Research Office processes that provide value to NorQuest and its customers.
• Perform \xe2\x80\x9cJust Do It\xe2\x80\x9d tasks as required to activities that require simple improvements.
• Attend events or meetings to help grow knowledge of how one can affect NorQuest\xe2\x80\x99s impact on our community.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a related field, at minimum. PhD is preferred.
• 3+ years experience working with faculty in an educational capacity.
• Experience in workshop facilitation required.
• Experience developing and running student-focused educational learning opportunities is considered an asset.
• 3 years of research experience, including experience writing proposals with budgets that have been funded.
• Knowledgeable about and comfortable explaining a range of research methodologies, as well as qualitative and quantitative approaches.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

As a difference maker you bring:

• Critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Attention to detail in spelling, grammar, and formatting are important elements that impact the quality of any proposal.
• Understanding of proposal components and practices that increase funding viability are essential. This requires familiarity with common funding sources including ESDC, Heritage Canada, the Tri-Agency, the GOA, and Procurement sites.
• Effective time management skills.
• An interest to share knowledge and mentor individuals in this area.
• A proven commitment to creating an inclusive environment while working with a diverse group of individuals.

SALARY: This is a Faculty role therefore the pay range is quite large, the agreement outlines how pay is determined. Reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience, with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs. This is a term position until June 30, 2024 with the possibility of extension.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-3933

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 @ 11:59 PM

APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we\xe2\x80\x99ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we\xe2\x80\x99d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?

• We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it\xe2\x80\x99s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs\xe2\x80\x94lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward\xe2\x80\x94to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that\xe2\x80\x99s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there\xe2\x80\x99s so much more to us and we invite you to !

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