Full Job Description
Course Information
This course focuses on the challenges facing educational leaders as related to organizational governance, structure, and finances. The course adopts an organizational-level view to understand different ways of thinking about what organizations are and what they do. General topics for discussion may include organizational culture, decision-making, organizational climate, internationalism/globalization, organizational learning, and strategy development within organizations. Students will refine their Problem of Practice through a needs assessment of their organizational contexts.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.
Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.
Qualifications
Candidates must have an EdD or PhD, with a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. Knowledge of critical perspectives of educational leadership and a capacity for excellence in instruction for online adult learners are also required. Educational leadership experience in the program area of study and successful online doctoral teaching experience are required. Robust knowledge of writing conventions is expected. Experience with developing organizational improvement planning is preferred. A strengths-based disposition towards students with different learning experiences is an asset. Equity-deserving candidates, particularly Indigenous leaders, are encouraged to apply.
In addition to the application materials, candidates should attach a letter of application addressed to the Appointments Committee specifying qualifications for the position, a statement of leadership experience, and plans for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in K-12, post-secondary education, community, or other professional settings in education.
In this role, successful candidates are expected to:
• collaborate with Program Manager, Academic Coordinator, and faculty colleagues for course development, synchronous learning opportunities, and sharing resources
• Mentor and guide students through course activities to support student success with a student-centred approach
• Demonstrate success in supporting graduate student learning, particularly academic writing, as well as the ability to identify learning challenges and teach students from diverse backgrounds.
