Learning Innovations Manager

Reporting to the Director, Teaching & Learning Services, the Learning Innovations Manager is responsible to lead a team of highly skilled individuals, for the research, promotion, implementation, and support of learning innovations that will foster and support effective and engaging teaching and learning at UNB.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A university degree in instructional design, media arts, or educational technology. A Master’s degree in a related field would be an asset.
• Experience managing a complex technical environment that includes educational technology, video, graphics, hardware and software and associated products.
• 3 years supporting educational technology, system administration, and innovation development.
• 3 years of team leadership experience, with track record of excellence in team building.

Additional Strengths

• Ability to mobilize others toward innovation and fresh approaches in a higher education context
• Experience streamlining operations to save money, gain efficiencies, improve effectiveness, and increase client satisfaction.
• Ability to apply innovative technology to support Instructional and curriculum design initiatives.
• Experience with Learning Management System implementation, administration, and support (D2L preferred) and a wide range of digital media production software and hardware.
• Experience researching, recommending, and implementing new technologies.
• Must be able to demonstrate a portfolio of innovation initiatives.

WHO WE ARE:

The mission of CETL is to promote effective and engaging teaching and learning through instructional excellence and the integration of classroom technology and media. The Teaching & Learning Services unit specializes in faculty support and development for pedagogy, course and curriculum design, as well as learning technologies and innovation.

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.