About us The Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP) is the newest department in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering in the University of Toronto. U of T Engineering created ISTEP to drive change in how we prepare future engineering leaders. Our work lies at the intersection of engineering education, professional competencies and engineering practice, encompassing what and how we teach, who our students become, andwhat our students will do.
The first of its kind in Canada, ISTEP brings together existing and innovative initiatives, academic programming, scholarship and people from across the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering to create a vibrant ecosystem for instruction innovation. ISTEP is home to the: Engineering Business Minor; Engineering Communication Program (ECP); Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Small Business; Collaborative Specialization in Engineering Education (EngEd); andTroost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (Troost ILead).
Campus St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Your opportunity The ISTEP team provides a professional, collaborative, and close-knit team environment built on respect, trust, self-motivation, and accountability. We strive to always provide our students and partners with an engaging and welcoming learning environment. Our mission is to inspire and equip engineering students with transdisciplinary competencies that will enhance theirpositive impact on society and success throughout their careers. We seek a dynamic and committed educator to build and deliver high-impact, experiential learning opportunities.
Under the general direction of the Managing Director, Strategic Relations and Learner Experience, the incumbent will facilitate co-curricular learning for engaged students, alumni, and other key interest holders. The incumbent will help to coordinate and deliver programming and play a significant role in all our student-facing activities.
Your responsibilities will include Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students, alumni, and other strategic partners
Consulting with instructors, administrators and student groups on the development of tailored programming needs
Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning
Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions; Conceptualizing, organizing and executing program activities
Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Education, Psychology, or Organizational Development, or related field
Minimum 4 years of recent and related experience in curriculum and program design and delivery, with an emphasis on leadership development education
Experience developing and implementing program evaluation frameworks to measure learning outcomes and program effectiveness
Experience using qualitative and quantitative data to inform program planning, continuous improvement, and decision making
Experience developing and implementing outreach and engagement strategies to increase participation in programs and initaitives
Demonstrated group facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to design experiential curriculum that prioritizes capacity building among students
Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, presenting, writing)
Ability to manage a diverse, challenging and varying workload with multiple projects and deadlines
Skill and sensitivity in working with diverse groups of people
Enthusiastic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently, showing initiative and good judgment
Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a teamenvironment
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotions of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment
Assets (Nonessential) Experience working with engineers or other skilled groups
To be successful in this role you will be: Accountable
Organized
Possess a positive attitude
Team player
Note: This is a term position with an expected end date in August 2028.
Closing Date 09/21/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group USW
Appointment Type Budget - Term
Schedule Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category Student Services
Lived Experience Statement Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.
Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please seehttp://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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📌 Experiential Learning Specialist (Term) (Ontario)
🏢 University of Toronto
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