Closing Date: October 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM

LEARNING FUTURES

The mission of Learning Futures centres around nurturing instructional excellence, fostering engaging learning environments, and seamlessly integrating classroom technology and diverse media services. It celebrates teaching excellence and promotes the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning through continued development opportunities and support for faculty and instructors.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Bi-Campus | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Associate Vice-Provost Learning Futures, the Director of Transformative Teaching & Learning is responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and development of the Transformative Teaching & Learning unit. This position leads a team that supports teaching and learning and academic program innovation in all modalities.

• Direct and manage strategic planning and operational initiatives. Foster a culture of excellence in teaching and learning across UNB.
• Ensure UNB remains at the forefront of best practices and emerging trends in pedagogy, assessment and learning, and classroom technology across all modes of delivery.
• Oversee the formulation, implementation, and periodic review of policies across all educational modalities.
• Initiate and guide cross-departmental and inter-university partnerships and initiatives to advance the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
• Collaborate with academic departments and units to find opportunities for pedagogical innovation and reform.
• Foster productive relationships and collaborations within the university.
• Enhance inclusivity in learning environments.
• Ensure technical and administrative support for the development, facilitation, and renewal of new and existing academic programming and interdisciplinary programming.
• Enhance media production and distribution.
• Promote UNB's vision, mission, and services for Transformative Teaching & Learning to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and support a diverse team of staff across Transformative Teaching & Learning.
• Encourage professional growth and development among staff.
• Maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Develop and manage budgets, resources, and staffing plans.
• Lead the planning and development of state-of-the-art, inclusive physical and virtual teaching and learning spaces.
• Create and execute strategies for the effective integration of instructional technology and diverse media services.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Senior academic and/or administrative leadership in a university environment or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in higher education, with a focus on teaching and learning development and enhancement.

Additional Strengths

• A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to frame and solve complex problems collaboratively.
• Proven leadership and management skills with experience leading a diverse team.
• Familiarity with a variety of teaching and learning methodologies and technologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum design, particularly as related to topics of equity and inclusion.
• Commitment to academic and teaching excellence and to the promotion of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, innovate, and implement change and new initiatives.
• Ability to oversee large, complex projects from conception to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.
• Strong research background, preferably with publications in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
• Familiarity with legal and ethical considerations in education, particularly concerning online learning and accessibility.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)

This position is part of the non-union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.