Job Description

Find Your Spot at Humber

At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Innovative Learning is dedicated to the development and enhancement of teaching innovation and learning across the institution. The department provides a place for conversation and inspiration, to energize and mobilize innovative and evidence-informed teaching practices. It serves as a hub to the Humber community, supporting Humber\xe2\x80\x99s vision as a leader
in polytechnic education. Innovative Learning is comprised of three key areas that each play a strategic role in developing, delivering, and assessing Humber\xe2\x80\x99s learning innovation ecosystem. The areas are: Teaching Excellence, Digital Learning, and Flexible Learning.

Job Details

Position Title: Assessment Specialist

Status: FT Admin Contract (1 Year)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Faculty/Department: Centre for Innovative Learning

Campus/Location: North Campus

Payband/Salary Range: NFT Admin 05 - $71,973 - $107,961

What you will do:

Reporting to the Dean Innovative Learning, and as an integral member of the Centre for Innovative Learning, the Assessment Specialist will serve as the key development resource and implementation expert for authentic assessment and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) practices college-wide.

The purpose of this position is to promote, teach and demonstrate evidence-based assessment strategies that align with Humber\xe2\x80\x99s values and strategic initiatives related to flexible learning, digital learning, Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR), micro-credential and Continuous Professional Learning strategies. Further, the work will be to support access, equity and diversity, by removing barriers through the PLAR process. This role also supports Humber\xe2\x80\x99s competency-based professional learning model to develop faculty and staff in building skills, knowledge and behaviours essential to learning innovations. These competencies are operationalized through relevant professional learning theories and frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL), critical pedagogy, the Humber Learning Outcomes (HLOs), inclusive design, evidence-based innovations in curriculum design and review, and other learner-centered approaches that foster global citizenship in faculty and staff as well as the adult learners they support.

The incumbent will increase capacity for effective assessment by developing and delivering workshops and consultations, coaching and providing pedagogical expertise to part-time and full-time faculty, instructors, facilitators and staff and collaborating with cross-functional teams on innovative learning initiatives and projects.

Qualifications

What you bring to the role:

Education

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Masters of Education
• We would review applicants with a Bachelor of Education in addition to a Master of Arts in a related discipline (Adult Education, etc.) or a Master of Sciences.

Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will have 3 \xe2\x80\x93 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 work-related experience and should demonstrate the following:

• Thorough knowledge of assessment practices in higher education.
• Experience designing and facilitating professional learning opportunities for faculty and staff in higher education, particularly with a focus on assessment methods and practice.
• Experienced in flexible and non-traditional assessment practices that foster collaboration and reflect decolonized approaches to teaching and learning.
• Experience with competency-based learning concepts and application.
• Experience with popular educational technology tools used in higher education in digital and classroom contexts.
• Strong digital fluency and adaptability skills with knowledge of at least one learning management system common in higher education.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to maintaining positive and equitable learning environments through effective facilitation strategies.
• Expertise in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), anti-oppression, trauma-informed pedagogy, anti-racist and decolonization practices related to higher education, curriculum design, curriculum alignment, assessment and evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning.
• Highly collaborative, and able to work independently.

What\xe2\x80\x99s In it for you?

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks
• Highly supportive work culture

At Humber College we don\xe2\x80\x99t just accept difference \xe2\x80\x94 we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber College. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Humber College is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Accommodation

Humber College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our HR Generalists will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At Humber College, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion

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