Manager, Indigenous Initiatives And Integration | |
| Job ID | F5-D0-5E-7A-85-8D |
| Company | George Brown College |
| Location | Toronto |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2022-01-26 |
| Posted Until | 2022-07-25 |
| Job Type | Fixed-term |
| Job Category | Education |
| Description | |
| Candidate must be of Indigenous ancestry (i.e., Turtle Island - First Nations Status and non-Status, Metis or Inuit). Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Initiatives, the Manager of Indigenous Initiatives and Integration will play a critical role in the implementation of the Indigenous Education Strategy and management of the Indigenous Education Services (IES) team. The incumbent works in collaboration with academic administrators and faculty to develop, review, and revise curriculum that prioritizes inclusive Indigenous curriculum and pedagogies. The Manager, Indigenous Initiatives and Integration will provide expertise in teaching, learning, and curriculum quality improvement in support of all academic programming, in line with sector standards and best practices as well as relevant provincial and government legislation. | |
| Start Date | Immediately |
| Salary | $86,568 - $108,209 Per Year |
| Education Requirements | Master's degree in any of the following fields: Indigenous Studies, Adult Education, Higher Education, Curriculum and/or Instructional Design, or equivalent combination of academic preparation and experience, with additional training in equity studies and/or anti-racist practices. |
| Experience | Minimum five (5) years' experience in leadership, project and change management and policy / program development. Previous experience managing employees in education and/or an Indigenous organization, preferably in a unionized environment. Sound working knowledge of systems, processes, and academic policies within a post-secondary environment. Background as an Indigenous educator (training and development, teaching), preferably at the post-secondary level, including course and program design, as well as some form of web-enhanced, hybrid, or fully online delivery. Involvement and participation within the rural and urban Indigenous community. Involvement in innovation and professional development related to Indigenous Education and leadership. Theoretical and practical expertise is required in inclusive pedagogies and Indigenous pedagogical design, including the incorporation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in program and course development and renewal. Ability to assess barriers to access and inclusion within curriculum design, understanding rights and responsibilities in reference to relevant policies and legislation (e.g., GBC policies, AODA, Human Rights Code). Comprehensive knowledge of outcomes-based Indigenous curriculum design philosophy, including writing and revising vocational and course learning outcomes, developing authentic and related assessment tools, designing teaching, and learning strategies, mapping curriculum, and UDL curriculum design. Understanding of the Ontario Qualifications Framework, program standards and credential validation system. Experience using teaching and learning technologies, including industry standard Learning Management Systems and other e-learning technologies. |
| Languages | Candidate Must Be Of Indigenous Ancestry (i.e., Turtle Island - First Nations Status And Non-Status, Metis Or Inuit). |
| Additional Skills | Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, including demonstrated ability to interact, lead and participate in consultative decision making that respects people with a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and styles, while working collegially with a high degree of tact and diplomacy. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven leadership managing a team Advanced communication skills. Interpersonal, virtual and in person group facilitation and coordination, workshop creation and delivery. Advanced writing and presentation skills. Above average skills in MS Office applications, Blackboard Learning Management System, Course Outline Management and Mapping System and industry-standard project management systems. Transportation between campus is required. Demonstrated leadership in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College. Excellent time management skills to handle competing deadlines and priorities with high attention to detail. Effective ability to interact with others and deal with situations in ways that respect diverse backgrounds, experience, and styles. Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes. |
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