Job Description

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter. The team
The Lincoln Alexander School of Law is a different kind of law school designed to create a different kind of lawyer - one who is equipped with the contemporary skills and legal experience required to expand the reach of justice and respond to the evolving challenges in our society. We seek to become a model for legal education that drives the legal profession to become more accessible, equitable, and technologically advanced.

The Opportunity

Following a reflective and evidence-based practice, the Professional Legal Education Manager acts as an internal consultant for individuals, groups, and Lincoln Alexander Law administration, offering expertise in continuing legal education, including pedagogical practices for conference and webinar programs, workshops and skills training sessions based on existing knowledge, needs analysis and additional research of case law, legislative developments and publications. They form strategic partnerships with professional associations, governmental agencies, corporations, partnerships, and other organizations. They liaise on issues relevant to program development with subject matter experts and serve as a catalyst for knowledge sharing and creative practices in teaching and learning for the School of Law. The Professional Legal Education Program Manager models, informs, facilitates and supports professional development activities, providing assistance for different learning modalities and ensures that learning outcomes are measured through robust evaluation systems.
Here are some things you can expect to do in this role:

• Professional/continuing legal education development planning
• Stakeholder outreach and partnerships
• Professional program planning, consultation and sustainability
• Operations and Finance Management including directing the preparation of distributed materials, negotiating contracts with speakers, clients and service providers, and adapting internal production systems and workflows
  

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• LLB/JD degree
• 5-7 years of experience in educational development and/or instructional design
• 3 years of relevant experience in the field of expertise.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in program evaluation frameworks such as Quality Assurance or Law Society of Ontario CPD accredited programs
• Experience in higher education is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of current theories and practices in legal education, particularly with respect to professional teaching and learning (e.g. student diversity, large classes, small groups, team-based learning, blended and online learning, experiential education, e-learning, flipped classroom), and educational development;
• Expertise in the planning and implementation of educational development programming and/or instructional design at a diverse institution;
• Course design, implementation, and assessment skills for face-to-face, online and blended learning;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in mediation and consulting with university academic leadership and faculty members to evaluate needs, advise actions, recommend activities, and build consensus;

Additional Information

Position Number(s)
20004439

Reports To
Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies

Vacancy Type
TERM

Employee Group
MAC

Work Location
Hybrid

Start Date
ASAP

End Date
2 years from start date

Hours of Work
36.25

Grade and Step
C51

Salary Scale
$74,376 - $118,808 (Hiring range: $74,376 - $96,592)

HR Advisor
Claudiu Filimon

Application Close Date
September 2, 2022
Notifications

• Qualified MAC employees will be interviewed before members of other employee groups
• Candidates may be asked to demonstrate qualifications through occupational tests.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's careersite.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.

We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community.We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact hr@ryerson.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.