Job Description
This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.
Working closely with and reporting to the Manager, Teaching & Learning, Alberta School of Business, this role plays a critical role in the delivery of an excellent learning experience for students at the school. The Curriculum Coordinator collaborates with academic faculty members and program staff to continuously enhance and improve teaching and learning within the school, bringing in practices that are research-based, pedagogically sound, and forward-thinking. This position is responsible for identifying, promoting, and implementing educational technologies, strategies, and approaches in areas including assessment, instruction, blended learning, and evaluation. Working alongside instructional teams, this role will provide management and coordination for the foundational series of Business courses and other large courses in the school as needed. This position also provides an important governance function in the school, participating in Faculty committees and providing coordination for Business Council.
Responsibilities
- Provide consultation from the pedagogical perspective to academic faculty members to enhance teaching practices on topics including instructional practices, assessment design, student engagement, accessibility, education technology, and blended learning.
- Advise instructors on the effective integration of technology into their courses and teaching practices.
- Research, curate, design, and promote instructional resources for academic faculty members in print and digital formats.
- Work with a team of instructors to deliver the BUS series of courses that provides students with foundational and essential knowledge and skills to develop students as individuals and professionals, including: advise on instructional methods and assessment design; manage course grading; implement experiential learning activities; co-create instructional materials; and recruit, train, coordinate, and supervise Teaching Assistants.
- Conduct curriculum mapping and track key metrics to support the school's accreditation and continuous improvement efforts.
- Stay apprised of developments or advancements in post-secondary teaching and learning and lead the development of strategies for how the school can adapt and respond.
- Facilitate opportunities to showcase the school, including our programs and excellent teaching and learning practices, to potential students and partners.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary graduate degree (master's or doctorate) in a related field (i.e., Business, Education, or Library and Information Studies or equivalent).
- Minimum two years of experience in instructional design, teaching and learning in higher education, Business education, training and development, or in a post-secondary environment or a related field.
- Knowledge of best practices in higher education, as well as new and emerging teaching and learning technologies, and how to integrate them.
- Experience in course coordination is preferred.
- Experience in curriculum mapping and data management, in a post secondary program preferred.
- Experience in integrating AI into the curriculum is preferred.
- Knowledge of university culture and policies.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience.
- Superior oral and written communication, exceptional organizational skills, interpersonal and relationship building ability; strong commitment to the client with a positive and professional approach.
- Outstanding project management skills, including managing projects, and groups within a defined time frame.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify actions/solutions in complex situations.
- Adaptability and ability to work with some measure of ambiguity.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Apps, and other software.
Application Instructions
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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package .
About Us
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more .
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
About The Team
The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions for business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, it is also one of the country’s largest, with 70 faculty members, 2,100 undergraduate students, and 950 graduate students. Since its inception in 1916, the school’s innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership have shaped communities and businesses around the world. With a vision to develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the world, the School excels in research, teaching, and external engagement.
