Science Career and Cooperative Education has developed a Science Career Competency Framework that equips McMaster Science students with the professional skills critical to career success.

In partnership with faculty, we are embarking on a project to measure where students are gaining these competencies, and at what level, in each course they take through their academic career. This is an exciting and innovative undertaking designed to set McMaster Science students apart from the rest.

We are seeking an Educational Developer to help design, implement, and complete the competency mapping project.

In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, the incumbent will design the mapping process to ensure it’s easy and simple for faculty to use, support faculty through the process, ensure the data that’s captured effectively identifies the competency proficiency levels students are attaining and any gaps arising. Time permitting, the educational developer will help design curriculum to close any gaps and to empower students to articulate their competency proficiency and the competitive advantages they can offer employers as a result.

Job Summary:

Responsible for designing, developing, supporting and delivering campus-wide educational development activities. Promotes a scholarly approach to enhance teaching and learning initiatives within the University for staff, students, and faculty.

Purpose and Key Functions:

Conduct instructor needs assessments and develop action plans on teaching related matters.
Develop curriculum, establish guidelines, and facilitate educational programs.
Develop, implement, and instruct faculty on effective teaching strategies.
Develop, evaluate, and deliver programs designed to assist faculty in developing teaching skills.
Engage faculty in research involving teaching and learning models.
Provide feedback on teaching philosophies and teaching dossiers.
Provide advice and recommendations to others regarding best practices and encourage the development of teaching innovations.
Facilitate interviews with groups to collect, gather, and summarize findings used to assist staff in identifying areas in courses that require modifications.
Facilitate curriculum mapping for new program development or review of current offerings at the request of academic departments.
Observe, analyze and provide formative feedback to instructors regarding their in class instruction.
Review, edit, and revise peer-reviewed journal articles and papers.
Evaluate current course designs and assist with new development.
Provide program and policy information to others.
Develop a variety of documents including, but not limited to, guidebooks and rubrics.
Develop presentations and deliver information sessions on new and emerging teaching strategies, programs, and methodologies.
Write and review grant applications for submission to funding agencies.
Plan and coordinate a variety of events and activities.
Schedule staff and volunteers during conferences and events, and specify tasks and objectives.
Develop a teaching event budget and schedule for review and approval.
Implement and maintain the event budget. Create financial projections and make adjustments to the event budget.
Make recommendations on issues related to the overall operation of departmental support events and programs.
Contribute to the identification and development of technologies that enhance teaching and learning.

Supervision:

Provide direction to others in how to carry out work tasks.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Education or related field
Requires 3 years of relevant experience

Additional Information:

Familiarity with McMaster Faculty of Science
Experience in a similar project
Someone with experience of curriculum mapping would be an asset

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

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Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

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