Academics Without Borders: Volunteer Position (virtual – Niger)

In partnership with AWB, African Development University (ADU) is seeking volunteers to collaborate on the development of an online workshop for faculty on competency-based learning.This is a virtual project with ADU, a bilingual not-for-profit university located in Niamey, Niger.The volunteer(s) will begin the project by working with faculty to conduct a needs assessment. The work will continue with collaboration on the design and development of the workshop. The volunteer(s) will further support the faculty and management at ADU by advising on the development of guidelines for the implementation of competency-based learning throughout ADU.We are looking for 1 or more volunteers.Ideally, we are seeking a volunteer with a PhD or master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent academic qualifications and teaching experience and expertise in online instruction. Applicants who are bilingual in English and French are especially encouraged to apply.Application deadline: September 28, 2022

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The Writing Centre – Tutoring positions for U of S grad students

Dear graduate students,

The Writing Centre is seeking graduate student staff for the fall and winter. Tutoring positions are within the scope of PSAC, and hours vary. The official job posting contains information about payment and qualifications. The application form contains more details about the types of work available (including online tutoring, drop-in tutoring, workshop facilitation, and more).

The deadline is August 5th.

Questions can be directed to Liv Marken, University Library: liv.marken@usask.ca

NIC Learning Technologies Application Specialist

Reporting to the Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning Innovation, this position is responsible for instructor support requests and consultations, training and workshops, digital media development, online course development and pedagogical oversight and recommendations for all NIC-supported teaching learning technologies (learning management system, video capture and streaming platform, web conferencing software and other technologies). North Island College, BC

Learn more: Learning Technologies Application Specialist

Director, Technology Integrated Learning – University of Victoria

Closing date: June 7 at 4pm Pacific.

The Program Director of Technology Integrated Learning, in the Division of Learning and Teaching Innovation and Support, is a leadership position to advance the learning and teaching goals of the University. The position reports to the Executive Director, Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation, and works in close collaboration with the other portfolio Program Directors in the Division, leadership in other administrative units, such as University Systems and Student Services, and with chairs, faculty, instructional staff and students to advance the university’s commitment to high quality learning and teaching.

https://uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/8545

 

Associate, Digital Transformation – Full time, Contract (One-year)

Position Summary

As a key member of the research and foresight team, the Associate, Digital Transformation (the “Associate”) will report to the Manager, Research and Foresight. Under the guidance of the Manager, and with direction from the Director, Projects and Innovation, the Associate will leverage human-centred design principles to engage in research, ideation, prototyping, testing, piloting, and iterating, products, programs, and services.

Read the full posting here.

Candidates are invited to email us at jobs@ecampusontario.ca (subject Associate, Digital Transformation) with a Cover Letter and Resume attached as a single PDF file, titled “Last Name, First Name.pdf.” This position is open until filled.

Upcoming PD Opportunities & Conferences

[Content thanks to the UofS Distance Education Unit (DEU)]

 

Spring is a busy time for conferences and professional development opportunities abound! Here are a few virtual PD opportunities happening in the next few weeks that offer a focus on topics related to online teaching and learning and educational technology:

Job opportunity – UBC

GRADUATE STUDENT ACADEMIC ASSISTANT (GAA)

Graduate Student Academic Assistant (GAA) Position Available

Department of Educational Studies – Faculty of Education

DESCRIPTION: Seeking one graduate student at the master’s or doctoral level to work with Dr. Mona Gleason, Chair of the Organizing and Program Committee for the upcoming biennial conference of the Society of the History of Children and Youth (SHCY), to be held at UBC in June, 2015.

https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/graduate-student-academic-assistant-gaa/