Director, Centre for Teaching & Learning

Aurora College’s mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

The Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Centre. The Centre’s primary function is to provide and facilitate professional development (PD) to support academic excellence in three areas: educational technology, adult learning theory and practice and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

The Director is the institution’s foremost expert in the advancement of teaching and learning. They bring to bear experience, expert knowledge and insight into innovative approaches taking place across Canada. The incumbent works closely with executive leadership, Chairs and Program Heads and provides mentorship to all, faculty and staff.

The incumbent is central to Aurora College’s efforts to build the capacities necessary in fulfillment of the mission, values, goals, and policies of Aurora College. They must also help ensure approaches to teaching and learning are consistent with adult education principles and respond to different ways for being, knowing and doing.

This position reports directly to the Vice President, Education and Training. The incumbent is responsible to identify and institute best practices of educational programming including learner engagement. The incumbent supports all programs, staff and students at three campuses and all community learning centres.

The Director manages a staff of four including: Adult Learning Specialist – Instructional Design, Adult Learning Specialist – Educational Technology, Adult Learning Specialist – Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and the Administrative Assistant for the CTL.

Typically attained by:
Completion of a doctoral degree preferably in a social science area as adult education, education or distance education (Ed.D. or Ph.D), along with a minimum of three years related experience in adult education instruction, and five years of progressive management experience.

ASSET:

• Experience working in Indigenous settings or Indigenous organizations
• E-Learning instructional experience at the post-secondary level

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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