Teacher Support Administrator

University of Alberta View all jobs

Edmonton, AB
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

Job Category: Administrative SupportJob Description:This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.This position has a term length of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal.Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.The Teacher Support and Faculty Development Administrator optimizes the educator experience within the MD Program across multiple sites. This position coordinates the end-to-end lifecycle of faculty engagement, from onboarding new preceptors to ensuring all instructors receive appropriate training and recognition. This position is responsible for maintaining teacher databases, reconciling instructor lists, and collaborating with administrators and leadership to ensure faculty are remunerated and acknowledged for their contributions. The role involves designing and implementing online faculty development modules to maintain high instructional standards. As well, the position will lead evaluations and provide data-driven recommendations to improve the overall effectiveness of all aspects of teacher support in the MD Program.Responsibilities:Educator Development, Teacher Support, and Faculty Recognition (60%)

Identifies and onboards new pre-clerkship instructors and clinical preceptors.
Ensures MD Program teachers have faculty appointments (Clinical Academic Colleague or as appropriate).
Ensures teachers in the MD Program have access to appropriate faculty development to teach their respective sessions.
Maintain a database record of educator development activities that have been completed.
Build and maintain a process to ensure Resident as Teacher training is implemented and tracked.
Provide support to the Director, Teacher Support (Pre-Clerkship) and Director of Teacher Support (Clerkship).
Collaborate with the NAMP Teacher Support team (Teacher Support Lead and Administrator) to ensure teacher support meets the needs of faculty members across all sites of the MD Program.
Identify shared resources and coordinate efforts where appropriate with the NAMP Teacher Support team to provide equitable access to educator development
Collaborate with the Curriculum Administrator to ensure faculty members are appropriately remunerated.
Ensure MD Program teachers are appropriately recognized for their teaching contributions.
Develop and implement a process to provide department chairs, divisional directors, and residency program directors with a summary of teaching activities for teachers in their areas each academic year.
Collaborate with colleagues in Edmonton and Grande Prairie to ensure teacher support and recognition processes are implemented in both sites of the MD Program.
Build tools and processes for MD Program teacher communication in collaboration with the Directors of Teacher Support.
Design and maintain the MD Program's online faculty development modules.
Develop content for the MD Program's online faculty development modules in collaboration with content experts.
Maintain and reconcile the UME instructor list with the FARM database in collaboration with the Learning Sciences team and the Curriculum team.
Implements a process for onboarding and welcoming new instructors to the MD Program.
Ensures clinical teaching sites are identified and materials are provided to each site and preceptor recognizing their role in teaching medical students.

Evaluation (20%)

Provide evaluation support in collaboration with the Program Evaluation Unit, by planning and implementing evaluation projects that demonstrate the effectiveness of teacher support and faculty development initiatives.
Conduct literature reviews to ensure teacher support initiatives are established based on existing best practices.
Develop recommendations based on evaluation data to inform decisions related to program activities, teacher support, and educator development.
Contribute to the development and improvement of processes related to quality improvement and evaluation to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Administrative Support (10%)

Organize meetings for the Directors of Teacher Support.
Plan and facilitate faculty development and teacher support events in collaboration with the Directors of Teacher Support.
Perform other duties as required to ensure successful implementation of teacher support and faculty development activities and initiatives.

Qualifications:Required Education:

An undergraduate degree is required; a graduate degree is preferred

Required Experience:

A minimum of 3-5 years of administrative experience, preferably in the post-secondary environment.
Knowledgeable, skilled and experienced in:

supporting teachers,
program delivery,
and/or teaching and learning.

Required Skills and Attributes:

Thrives in a professional team environment while managing multiple priorities
Committed to social accountability and cultural safety
Customer service-oriented
Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion
Strong written and oral communication: clear, informative and effective
Highly organized with strong time management and attention to detail
Able to work independently, demonstrates problem-solving, communication, critical thinking and resourcefulness
Proficient in office applications, electronic learning platforms (i.e. Google Suite, MS Office, Campus Solutions, Cally, Cascade, etc.)
Skilled in data management and handling, proficient in Google Sheets and Excel.

Application InstructionsClick "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter.This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).This position offers a .About Us:The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.L'Université de l'Alberta s'engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.About the Team: The is one of the world's top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

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