Director, Centre for Learning and Innovation
Excluded, Competition #52-26/27
Salary Range: $114,702.38 - $146,389.10
Brandon, MB
THE OPPORTUNITY
It's an exciting time for Assiniboine College as we continue to advance excellence in teaching, learning, and innovation across our institution. As learner needs evolve and educational technologies continue to transform post-secondary education, Assiniboine is strengthening its commitment to academic quality, faculty development, applied research, and student success.
Reporting to the Vice President, Students & Enrolment, the Director, Centre for Learning and Innovation provides institution-wide leadership for academic quality assurance, curriculum and program development, teaching excellence, faculty development, educational technology, library services, learning systems, and applied research. As a strategic leader, the Director translates institutional priorities into integrated services and initiatives that support academic schools while advancing innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the College.
We are seeking a visionary and collaborative leader who is passionate about educational innovation, academic quality, faculty development, and strategic institutional growth. The successful candidate will lead transformational initiatives that enhance teaching practices, advance the use of emerging technologies, support applied research, and strengthen Assiniboine's position as a leader in applied education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Graduate degree in education, higher education, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, organizational leadership, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum seven years of progressively responsible post-secondary experience, including significant leadership responsibility; experience within a college or polytechnic environment is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic quality assurance, curriculum development, faculty development, educational innovation, or related areas.
- Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams, organizational change initiatives, and strategic planning processes.
To discover full details about the position, please view the job description in the Job Details section.
ABOUT ASSINIBOINE COLLEGE
We have been providing exceptional learning experience for more than 60 years. We are proud to be a truly provincial institution, serving learners throughout the province with five permanent campuses in Brandon, Winnipeg, Dauphin and Portage, and dozens of rural rotating and community-based training sites through the province each year.
For staff and students alike, Assiniboine offers unparalleled learning environments and responds well to the demands and requirements of the Manitoba labour market. Here, instructors follow the philosophy of ‘learn by doing,’ combining theory with hands-on learning inside classrooms, labs, kitchens, shops, fields and the college’s Sustainable Greenhouse. We are an accredited college with the Province of Manitoba.
Assiniboine College provides exceptional learning experiences to more than 3,700 full-time and 6,000 part-time students annually. The college offers more than 75 certificate, diploma, post-graduate diploma, and apprenticeship programs across a wide range of disciplines, including business, agriculture and environment, health and human services, trades and technology, and culinary arts and hospitality. With campuses in Brandon, Dauphin, Winnipeg, and Portage la Prairie, as well as community-based delivery throughout Manitoba, Assiniboine is committed to meeting the province’s evolving workforce needs.
Assiniboine graduates achieve outstanding outcomes. Nine months after graduation, 96% of graduates seeking employment have found work, 86% are employed in careers related to their field of study, and 96% remain in Manitoba. Recent graduates earn an average gross annual salary of $54,500, reflecting the college’s strong focus on hands-on, industry-responsive education.
ABOUT THE CENTRE FOR LEARNING AND INNOVATION
The Centre for Learning and Innovation serves as a catalyst for excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum design, educational technology, applied research, and academic quality across the College. Working collaboratively with academic schools and service departments, the Centre supports the development of responsive, inclusive, and innovative educational experiences that enhance student success and institutional effectiveness.
The Centre provides leadership in curriculum development, faculty development, academic quality assurance, digital learning, educational technology, learning management systems, library services, and applied research. Through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-informed practice, the Centre helps ensure that Assiniboine remains responsive to changing learner needs and emerging trends in higher education.
As educational practices continue to evolve, the Centre plays a vital role in advancing excellence in teaching and learning, fostering innovation, and supporting the College's commitment to accessibility, inclusion, reconciliation, and student success.
Commitment to Diversity:
Assiniboine College is committed to creating a barrier-free environment that emphasizes the value of diversity and promotes full participation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders, and sexual orientations.
TO APPLY
This competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank you for your interest. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are interested in this career opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Assiniboine College
c/o Human Resources
1430 Victoria Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2A9
careers@assiniboine.net
Assiniboine Community College is committed to ensuring that its policies, practices, and systems are free of barriers, emphasize the value of diversity, and promote full participation to ensure dignity, respect, and equal access for all employees. Requests for accommodations can be made at any point during the recruitment process by contacting 204.725.8729 or humanresources@assiniboine.net.
For accommodations or alternative formats, contact careers@assiniboine.net or 204 725 8729.
Assiniboine College is privileged to provide learning opportunities on the lands of the Dakota Oyate, Nakoda Oyate, Ininiwak, Nehethowak, Nehiyawak, Anishininewuk, Denesuline, Anishinaabeg, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
