Dean of Pedagogical Impact and Excellence
Position Overview
The Dean of Pedagogical Impact and Excellence is responsible for cultivating a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. Focused primarily on online education-and with plans to integrate complementary in-person learning where appropriate-the Dean will advance high-quality pedagogical practices, drive instructional innovation, and ensure measurable improvements in student success. In collaboration with UFred's academic leadership, the Dean will work to integrate evidence-based teaching strategies and lead initiatives that align with the institution's strategic goals. The Dean of Pedagogical Impact and Excellence reports directly to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership in Pedagogical Excellence
- Strategic Implementation: Develop and implement strategies that promote effective, student-centered teaching across the university.
- Best Practices in Pedagogy: Identify and champion evidence-based best practices in curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment to enhance learning outcomes.
- Faculty Development: Collaborate with academic leaders, including the Dean of Programs, to ensure that faculty employ proven teaching methodologies that yield measurable improvements in student achievement.
Ensuring Impactful Teaching Practices
- Workshops and Training: Organize and lead an annual workshop on effective pedagogical strategies and assessment methodologies to maintain UFred's leadership in online education.
- Teaching Effectiveness Culture: Foster a culture that integrates measurable learning impact into academic programming and ensures teaching strategies contribute directly to student success.
- Staying Current with Trends: Stay updated with the latest developments in teaching effectiveness and ensure UFred's pedagogical framework remains results-driven.
Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes
- Data-Driven Assessment: Prioritize data-informed assessment practices to continuously refine teaching methods and curriculum effectiveness.
- Faculty Collaboration: Work with faculty to tailor teaching strategies that optimize student learning outcomes.
- Alignment with Research: Ensure UFred's pedagogical framework aligns with contemporary research in teaching effectiveness to maintain consistency in student success metrics.
Institutional Leadership & Collaboration
- Development Team Leadership: Provide effective leadership to the UFred Development Team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in digital learning solutions.
- Cross-Departmental Coordination: Work closely with faculty, instructional designers, and administrative leadership to integrate best practices in teaching and assessment.
- Advocacy for Student Success: Advocate for a focused, measurable approach to pedagogy that positions UFred as a leader in student-centered, outcome-driven education.
Education
- A PhD or EdD in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
Experience
- A minimum of 5 years in a leadership role focused on pedagogy, faculty development, or online education.
- Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and assessment strategies.
- A strong background in online and technology-enhanced learning, with a focus on student engagement and achievement.
- Proven ability to lead faculty in implementing teaching practices that result in measurable improvements in student learning.
- Experience in designing and leading faculty development programs and workshops.
- Experience in higher education leadership with an emphasis on faculty mentorship and institutional strategy (preferred).
Skills
- Familiarity with learning analytics and the practical application of data-informed teaching effectiveness (preferred).
- A track record of advancing outcome-oriented pedagogy at an institutional level (preferred).
- Knowledge of contemporary student success frameworks and their implementation in online education (preferred).
Compensation Package
In addition to your base compensation, joining the UFred team means you will be part of a rapidly expanding organization. UFred values its employees and ensures they are able to enjoy Wellness and Balance.
Wellness and Balance: UFred employees actively utilize subsidized Health and Vision Care, as well as an RRSP Match program. They spend paid time off with those who are important to them between Christmas and New Years, as well as and on their birthdays. The possibility for flexible work arrangements, an Active Living Benefit, and Wellness Days are additional benefits enjoyed by our staff.
Hours of Work
This is a fulltime permanent position (35 hours) under regular business hours -- 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Location Requirement
The Dean of Pedagogical Impact and Excellence must reside in New Brunswick and may work remotely. However, they must be available to attend the Fredericton office weekly and as requested
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Fredericton is passionately committed to ensuring a positive and professional working environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and aim to provide a fair and consistent method for filling job openings in support of equality of opportunity and cultural diversity within the company. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.
The University will start to review applicants on April 28th and the posting will remain open until the posting is filled. We appreciate all applications received!
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