Educational Consultant - Office of Academic and Student Affairs - Atlantic Veterinary College
$67,930 to $75,314 per annum, prorated to time and term
As soon as possible for a one-year term (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding, and departmental requirements)
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs at the Atlantic Veterinary College is currently accepting applications for a 0.4 FTE Educational Consultant. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs of the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) and works collaboratively with college faculty. The responsibilities of this position facilitate the Standards of Accreditation as per the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Council on Education (COE).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Outcomes and Curriculum Mapping
- Identification of learning outcomes for the DVM curriculum
- Development and implementation of a preclinical and clinical curriculum map
- Mapping of course outcomes to the AAVMC Competency-Based Veterinary Education framework
Curriculum Committee Support
- Compile available data from survey instruments on programmatic outcomes
- Provide consultation to course coordinators
- Prepare course reports for the Curriculum Committee on programmatic outcomes
Faculty and Student Educational Support
- Serve as a primary contact within AVC for instructor support on a variety of topics
- Organize workshops for faculty on topics pertaining to instructional design and assessment
- Provide expertise and observational feedback of didactic and clinical teaching methodologies upon request of faculty
- Provide expertise with faculty in the development of assessment techniques
- Assist with developing educational resources for students
- Assist with developing educational tools for recruitment
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or Professional Degree in Education
- An advanced degree in Education is considered an asset
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field
- Educational experience in a variety of setting and levels
- Strong organizational and leadership skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
- Experience in curricular development and pedagogical techniques
- Experience in learning outcomes and assessment techniques, particularly multiple choice and practical assessments
- Superior communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience in relationship building with groups such as faculty and students
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
