Overview

A CTE Faculty Liaison provides expert advice to instructors, primarily in their Faculty, regarding teaching strategies, learning activities, course design, assessment methods, instructional innovations and the integration of appropriate and effective learning technologies into face-to-face and blended learning course designs. This role works in conjunction with various colleagues in their associated departments, Faculties, and/or university support units as well as colleagues at CTE, primarily the other Liaisons and CTE Senior Educational Developers.

Responsibilities

Instructional Design, Educational Innovations and Technologies

• Support instructors in their implementation of active student learning, focusing on learning outcomes and encouraging effective instructional design and continuous improvement in courses and programs.
• Assist instructors in building their capacity in the effective implementation of appropriate Waterloo-supported educational technologies.
• Work with instructors to problem solve solutions to instructional design challenges.
• In their area(s) of specialization, as approved by the SED FPBL, consult on and/or engage in pedagogical research projects, curriculum initiatives, the investigation and implementation of emerging technologies and instructional innovations, and special projects and university committees related to teaching and learning.

Consultations and Educational Development

• Provide confidential teaching-focused consultations, including teaching observations and course evaluation analyses, and prepare confidential reports as requested (primarily in their Faculty/Unit but campus-wide as required).
• Facilitate Faculty/Unit-specific or Campus-wide workshops, events and programs on teaching and learning.
• Liaise with teaching leaders in the Faculty/Unit (e.g., Teaching Fellows) to implement Faculty-specific teaching and learning initiatives.

Communication and Dissemination

• Create and maintain community and relationships by collaborating with instructors and, as appropriate, other CTE and University faculty and staff (e.g., Departmental or Faculty Teaching Fellows, Liaison librarians, ITMS, CEL).
• Communicate CTE and other relevant events, opportunities and resources to their respective Faculties and areas.
• Act as a conduit to CTE from the Faculty/Unit providing relevant information back to the CTE and referring instructors as appropriate to others within the Centre.

Qualifications

• Completion of a University degree in a disciplinary area associated with their Faculty, Master's degree in a relevant discipline strongly preferred. PhD an asset.
• Experienced in educational development, instructional design, and the thoughtful integration of technology and pedagogy in a variety of instructional settings.
• Experience in using the institutional learning management system and determining how pedagogical problems involving that system and other educational technologies can be resolved.
• Overall awareness of the disciplinary norms of their Faculty and how a teaching centre functions.
• Teaching experience in their disciplinary area an asset.
• Knowledge of educational theories and best practices for classroom, and blended learning, instructional environments.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; must be a strong team player and relationship-builder with instructors in their area.
• The ability to listen well and to introduce and implement new technologies, as well as promote change in approaches to learning and teaching within a university setting with sensitivity to disciplinary norms is essential.
• Proven oral and written communication skills, good consultation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to make presentations to faculty and peers with confidence and clarity

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.

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