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Staff - Non UnionJob Category M&P - AAPSJob Profile AAPS Salaried - Educational Programming, Level CJob Title Learning Design Manager, Teacher EducationDepartment Academic & Program Leadership | Teacher Education Office | Faculty of EducationCompensation Range $7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.Posting End Date July 31, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End DateAt UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. SummaryThe Faculty of Education, through its Teacher Education Office (TEO), offers and administers BC\xe2\x80\x99s largest and most comprehensive Teacher Education (TE) programs, preparing 700+ educators annually for local, rural and international contexts, offering 17 specializations at the secondary level and 10 - 12 thematic cohorts at the elementary and middle years levels, along with 5 dual degrees with Faculties across UBC, a rural education program in the West Kootenay, a Rural and Remote TE program and an Indigenous teacher education program with field centres throughout the province. TEO also offers Canada\'s only university-based International Baccalaureate program. With the fast evolvement of technology application including Artificial Intelligence, it is a pressing need to enhance the digital literacy capability of the faculty and instructors in the TE programs and of teacher candidates.The Learning Design Manager, Teacher Education (TE), provides instructional leadership in the TE Programs in the Faculty of Education. This position is responsible for planning, designing, delivering, researching and evaluating initiatives and strategies to enhance the programs\xe2\x80\x99 instructional innovation. This position supports research and innovation in pedagogical design and advances existing and emerging learning technologies in the TE programs. In particular, the incumbent is expected to lead the expansion and enhancement of the digital literacy and digital competency capacity building for course coordinators (faculty), instructors and teacher candidates in the TE Programs.Organizational StatusDirectly reports to the Associate Dean, Teacher Education. Works closely with Learning Design and Digital Innovation (LDDI) staff, faculty, staff from other units, and external clients. Works collaboratively with academic and administrative/service units in the Faculty of Education and throughout UBC.Work PerformedThe Learning Design Manager, Teacher Education, works in partnership with faculty and staff members and others to conduct needs assessments, identify appropriate learning approaches, promote effective teaching strategies and improve student learning outcomes in face-to-face, blended and online learning environments in the Faculty of Education\xe2\x80\x99s Teacher Education Programs.Provides strategic advice and instructional leadership in infusing technology-informed pedagogical practices including Artificial Intelligence applications throughout Teacher Education programs;Designs and supports the blended delivery of teacher education courses on the Vancouver campus, West Kootenay Teacher Education and Rural and Remote Teacher Education;Designs and coordinates delivery of workshops and other educational opportunities for students in teacher education programs, including those in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP) and non-NITEP Indigenous Students and instructors on current trends and practices in educational technology;Commitment to promoting Indigenous perspectives and supporting Indigenous students in digital learning spaces;Leads innovation in teaching and supports the development of digital literacies and competencies of teacher candidates and instructors;Designs and updates the Navigating the BEd module for teacher candidates and TE staff, instructors, faculty advisors and school advisors;Designs and leads technology integration initiatives involving faculty and sessional instructors through a number of different collaborations ranging from co-planning, co-teaching to model teaching;Collaborates with members of the TEO, LDDI and the Education Library team to develop resources and implement instructional events, training sessions and course technology integration;Develops and maintains a repository of resources for digital teaching and learning;Collaborates with the LDDI team to analyze educational technology requirements in the Faculty, particularly with respect to the Teacher Education programs;Researches, evaluates, and implements new educational technologies for K-12 educators;Develops, implements and evaluates instructional programs to support instructors\xe2\x80\x99 use of educational technologies, consulting with the range of education technology users and researchers in the Faculty, and other duties as required to advance the educational technology capacity of instructors, faculty advisors, school advisors and students in the Faculty of Education\xe2\x80\x99s Teacher Education programs;Develops and articulates pedagogical approaches congruent with established and emerging educational technologies for K-12 educators;Develops and maintains working relationships with school districts\' instructional leadership to support pedagogical and curricular instructional innovation and practices in the Faculty;Supports the development of programs that will help Teacher Candidates in the BEd Program develop the digital literacy and digital competency skills necessary to utilize technology as teachers themselves in the future;Manages and supports, in consultation with LDDI and with course coordinators, course design for BEd programs and courses including but not limited to, Rural and Remote, WKTEP, and Inquiry courses;Responsible for hiring, training, supervising and supporting graduate students as BEd peer mentors and tutors;Co-designs and coordinates with Peer Mentors specific content-based workshops based on Lesson Design, Behavioral Management, and the use of Artificial Intelligence in the K-12 system;Supports along with Peer Mentors, NITEP and non-NITEP Indigenous students in the development of digital competencies, practicum preparation and lesson design;Evaluates effectiveness of learning opportunities, materials and methods;Researches, monitors and evaluates developments in learning technologies and emerging media, and performance improvement approaches;Will represent interests of Teacher Education Office at committees and meetings including, but not limited to, LDDI and PDCE advisories, BC Teacher Education Program advisory, and STEM working and Artificial Intelligence groups in BC school districts;Designs, supports content creation and maintains onboarding and orientation materials for BEd students and for new and returning instructors;Performs other related duties as requested.Consequence of Error/JudgementThis position must exercise considerable judgment and initiative in decision making, including resolving issues not clearly covered by established guidelines. Errors could result in loss of time, productivity, inadequate planning for key activities, as well as compromise the program\xe2\x80\x99s integrity, growth, and achievement of long-term goals. High level of confidentiality and security is required in dealing with student, staff, and faculty concerns. Failure to delegate work appropriately and maintain a high level of accuracy could impact the image and reputation of the programs and the Faculty, which could impact the enrolment of students.Supervision ReceivedWorks independently with primary direction from the Associate Dean, Teacher Education. Works under general program or departmental guidelines. Work is reviewed in terms of quality and effectiveness in meeting educational goals. This is a senior position and is expected to work with considerable autonomy and discretion.Supervision GivenThis position may be expected to supervise other staff members or work-study students; is expected to operate with wide latitude.Minimum Qualifications- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one\xe2\x80\x99s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one\xe2\x80\x99s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusionPreferred QualificationsMaster\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Education. Minimum of six years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with faculty, staff and students in a post-secondary institution with a good understanding of the academic learning and instructional environment is preferred. Knowledge of UBC policies, procedures and systems considered an asset. Experience developing learning objectives and ensuring content matches those objectives.Fluency in using a range of online forums and tools for presentation and communications.Demonstrated competency in learning design theories and practices, pedagogical approaches utilized in higher education, and course development across various modalities (in-person, online, hybrid, and multi-access).Ability to analyze learning needs and outcomes to design effective learning solutions.Ability to create engaging and innovative learning experiences.Strong collaboration skills to work with subject matter experts, educators and other stakeholders.Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies in the field of learning and development.Commitment to promoting Indigenous perspectives and supporting Indigenous students in instructional and digital spacesStay informed about current issues affecting Indigenous education, including policies, legislation, and community needs.Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.Ability to convey technical information in a way that is understandable to all parties.Ability to set priorities in managing multiple projects.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Active listening skills.Converses with, writes reports and creates/delivers presentations to all levels of colleagues and peer groups that support and demonstrate planning.Ability to assess own performance and report on program status.Ability to exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and judgement.Ability to exercises diplomacy, tact, and discretion when working with confidential and sensitive information and dealing with various levels within the university.

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