Job Requisition ID:Time Type:Full time
Employee Group:Staff
Job Category:Academic Delivery Support
Employment Type:Temporary
Department:Co-operative and Experiential Education - Work-Learn Institute
Hiring Range:$87,620.25 - $109,525.32
Posting Information:This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Term: 2 years
This position is being offered as a Secondment
The internal posting deadline for this position is July 16, 2026, at 11:59PM
Job Description:Primary PurposeThe primary purpose of the Educational Developer is to design and develop WIL education curriculum, content and resources to support the enhancement of work-integrated learning at Waterloo, nationally and internationally. The role will mobilize WxL's research findings to a breadth of stakeholders including employers, government representatives and WIL practitioners at Waterloo, nationally, and worldwide.
The role will drive forward strategic curriculum projects and act as a key liaison between internal and external stakeholders, helping to profile WxL's work and to advance the practice of work-integrated learning.
Key AccountabilitiesCurriculum Leadership- Develops an overall strategy for creating and disseminating WIL-focused educational materials, including but not limited to developing workshops, resources, and courses.
- Leads the evolution of and ensures the relevance of the WIL Research Portal
- Facilitates and coordinates discussion with relevant stakeholders to support the mobilization of WxL's research findings and best practices for WIL
- Responsible for the analysis of research, including the interpretation of the research, and the development of tools for internal and external stakeholders based on data-driven recommendations
- Influences stakeholder perspectives on quality WIL with an emphasis on the importance of aligning the aims, actions and achievements of all stakeholders as identified in the AAA* Framework
- Evolves the AAA* framework as new research emerges
- Work alongside employer-facing staff to explore employer concerns and needs, and develop resources and research--if necessary--to support our staff and employers with research-backed insights to aid in their decision-making
Curriculum and Resource Development- Develops workshops, resources, courses and toolkits for CEE staff, faculty, WIL practitioners and employers based on WxL's research and other relevant literature.
- Delivers workshops and training programs to CEE staff, WIL practitioners and employers to assist in the development of high-quality WIL programs
- Creates content for the WIL portal to meet the needs of various stakeholders
- Connects with employer-facing staff within CEE to share research findings and to develop resources they can utilize in their work
WxL Knowledge Dissemination- Acts as a spokesperson for WxL Institute to internal, domestic and international stakeholders in a variety of meetings requiring the incumbent to speak to the research in a clear and concise manner, and with an ability to interact with various levels of diplomacy
- Mobilizes WxL's research into actionable resources for use by employer-facing staff within CEE, faculty, WIL practitioners and employers
- In partnership with employer-facing staff, regularly review materials and resources created to determine effectiveness and necessary revisions
- In conjunction with CEE communications, engagement and digital experience (CEDE) team, develops a strategy for social media and other digital promotion of WxL's research.
- Acts as a knowledge expert for content marketing materials for the CEDE team.
- Stays current with the emerging research and literature on WIL, skills and the future of work and formulates content, curriculum, resources, media, etc., based on this information
- Stays current with the emerging trends surrounding early talent development and acquisition within industry
- Establishes external connections and relationships to stay informed of provincial, national and international WIL initiatives; advocates for WxL's global leadership in WIL research and develops new consulting opportunities for WxL
- Represents WxL in relevant campus, national and international committees
Consulting- Conducts needs assessments and recommends new programming and training for internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to CEE staff, employers, national and international WIL practitioners and government representatives
- Deliver workshops and training programs to clients as per requirements and contracts
- Develop plans and processes for engaging subject matter experts from across the portfolio in the development and delivery of consulting projects
- Project manages consulting work, ensuring that appropriate resources are allocated to keep projects on track
Required QualificationsEducation- Master's degree required
- Courses/training/certification or a degree in Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development or Communications or a relevant field would be an asset
Experience- 5 years' experience in the design, development, delivery or evaluation of curriculum or resources
- Experience within a post-secondary environment preferred
- Extensive experience in project management and reporting
- Experience with high-volume resource management and scheduling and prioritizing competing demands
- Success in cultivating and maintaining relationships with academic faculty, employers, government representatives and staff.
- Experience with knowledge translation or mobilization is a strong asset
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Ability to understand, integrate, translate and disseminate research outcomes undertaken in an inter- and trans-disciplinary context.
- Comprehensive understanding of WIL theory and methodologies of instructional design and adult learning pedagogy and their application in learning a strong asset
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver engaging workshops and presentations
- In-depth understanding of e-learning tools, including Learning Management Systems (e.g., D2L/Brightspace), media development tools, collaboration tools, etc., and their application in higher education a strong asset
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with a breadth of stakeholders including faculty, senior administration, employers and government representatives
