Note: This is for 1 Regular Full-Time vacancy.
This positions is deemed a critical vacancy.
Why this Role is Important
Reporting to the Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the Faculty Teaching and Learning Development Consultant provides specialized expertise in advancing faculty excellence through comprehensive professional development initiatives. This role is responsible for designing and delivering innovative teaching and learning professional development programs, leading faculty onboarding, developing customized faculty teaching and learning improvement plans, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning. The Consultant champions evidence-based practices, integrates emerging educational technologies, and drives scholarly engagement through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) community of practice.
In addition, the position ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements, leads operational processes for professional development administration, tracking, reporting, and collaborates with academic leadership to align offerings with strategic priorities. By leveraging data-driven insights and cross-functional partnerships, the Consultant plays a pivotal role in shaping faculty development strategies that enhance student success and institutional quality.
Supporting the Director, this position contributes to Fanshawe’s College Quality Assurance Audit Process (CQAAP) by collecting evidence and contributing to the development of the College’s audit submission.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Teaching and Learning Development Faculty Support
- Design and deliver teaching and learning professional development programs, including customized teaching improvement plans through collaborative sessions with the faculty hiring manager to meet specific faculty improvement needs
- Monitor attendance and verify faculty participation for compliance and report to faculty hiring manager
- Facilitate workshops on curriculum development, instructional design, and the use of educational technologies
- Provide one-on-one and group informational learning sessions to support faculty in implementing innovative teaching strategies
- Provides/sources coaching and transition strategies related to changing teaching and learning strategies
- Collaborate with academic leadership to create intentional professional development (PD) initiatives aligned with divisional operational plans
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of PD programs using data-driven metrics and feedback loops
- Develops and implements communication strategies for PD programs, activities, and resources
- Builds and maintains internal and external collaborations to promote student success through effective teaching practice
Onboarding Teaching and Learning Development
- Lead faculty teaching development for new full-time and non-full-time faculty, ensuring alignment with college teaching standards and teaching excellence
- Develop and maintain onboarding materials and resources that reflect best practices in pedagogy and educational technology
- Coordinate orientation sessions and provide individualized support for new faculty
- Identify gaps in onboarding processes and implement improvements to enhance faculty preparedness and engagement
- Collaborate with Director of the CTL, faculty hiring managers to ensure onboarding aligns with program-specific requirements
- Track onboarding faculty participation and completion and report to faculty hiring manager
Administration and design of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Initiatives
- Lead strategic initiatives to foster a culture of scholarly inquiry into teaching and learning practices
- Coordinate the SoTL community of practice, facilitating collaboration among faculty engaged in research on pedagogy
- Provide guidance and resources for faculty pursuing SoTL projects, including proposal development and dissemination strategies
- Organize events, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote evidence-based teaching innovations
- Track and report on SoTL activities and outcomes, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and academic standards
- Promote evidence-based teaching innovations across the College
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Works collaboratively with Centre for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the Institute of Indigenous Learning, Learning Systems Services, and the Centre for Research and Innovation, while engaging in ongoing research and professional learning, to identify, advance, and support the adoption of emerging technologies and evidence-based practices, ensuring faculty are effectively onboarded and equipped for implementation
- Support innovation in teaching and learning through emerging technologies and evidence-based practices
- Use data analytics to assess program effectiveness and inform improvements
- Identify trends and recommend new PD offerings aligned with strategic priorities
- Collaborate with academic leadership to align initiatives with college strategy
- Support the collection of evidence for Fanshawe’s CQAAP Audit
- Support the Director in the writing of Fanshawe CQAAP and QA+ check-ins
- Contribute to special projects and initiatives that advance faculty success
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance academic quality
- Provide expert advice on teaching and learning matters as needed
What You’ll Bring
Performs other related duties as assigned
- Master’s degree in education or related field required. Doctorate work is considered an asset.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a post‑secondary academic environment supporting teaching and learning
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level
- Demonstrated experience in faculty development initiatives, instructional design, and the creation of high‑quality teaching and learning resources
- Experience supporting the development of course learning outcomes, applying educational frameworks, and implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
- Proven experience integrating educational technologies into teaching and supporting faculty with digital pedagogy
- Experience using data and learning analytics to assess course effectiveness and inform instructional improvement
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders without formal authority
- Strong communication, facilitation, and change management skills
- Proficiency with instructional design, curriculum development, educational technologies and learning management system platforms
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to ongoing learning in leadership and educational innovation
What This Opportunity Offers
- Comprehensive Pension & Benefits: Join a defined-benefit pension plan (through the CAAT Pension Plan) that delivers predictable lifetime retirement income, plus dental, disability, travel insurance and extended health coverage.
- Vacation: Enjoy paid time off and benefit from a scheduled holiday closure that offers additional rest and time with family during the winter season
- Tuition & Professional Development: Continue your learning journey - eligible employees and their dependents can take select Fanshawe programs or courses at a reduced cost
- Inclusive, Meaningful Campus environment: Work alongside passionate colleagues in an inclusive culture that values diversity, drives student success, and connects you to the local community and campus life.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to strengthen our student experience and contribute to something bigger - we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application by the specified closing date.
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Educational Credentials
While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Accommodation
Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: askhr@fanshawec.ca
Land Acknowledgement
Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
