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Job Requisition ID: 2026-02450 Time Type: Full time Employee Group: Academic Delivery Support Employment Type: Temporary Department: Associate Vice-President, Academic Programs - Teaching Support, Educational Consultants Hiring Range: $87,620.25 - $109,525.32 Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is September 3, 2026 at 11:59PM This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity.

Teaching

Support and Innovation (TSI) exists to promote and advance teaching quality and ultimately enhance student learning at the University of Waterloo. About TSI’s Digital Learning team In alignment with institutional priorities and needs, the Digital Learning team works collaboratively with instructors to design and develop new online courses, programs, and digital learning materials while supporting the continuous improvement and maintenance of existing offerings.

Educational

Consultants (Digital Learning Design) lead digital development projects from planning through completion and contribute expertise in the following areas: instructional design and user experience design should have familiarity with digital pedagogy skills such as accessibility and Canadian copyright regulations project management, including the ability to lead a project team, and balancing the triple constraints of project scope, timelines and resource availability The Lead Educational Consultant provides advanced leadership in teaching and learning by developing pedagogical practices,



leading course and program design, facilitating development and delivery of faculty development and support initiatives, and mentoring teammates. The role leads projects and priority institutional initiatives, conducts applied research, and serves as a subject matter expert in their area(s) of specialization. Each educational consultant serves as a recognized subject matter expert in one or more strategic areas, and may be assigned to support a designated role or area of specialization within the unit according to the priority needs of the institution.

These priorities may shift over time. Lead the adaptation of theory into practice in diverse academic contexts Provide coaching and mentorship to instructors and academic leaders Ensure alignment with institutional priorities and quality standards Research and Scholarship Contribute to scholarly outputs (e.g., Build and maintain internal and external networks to advance practice Leadership of Projects and Institutional Initiatives Lead and manage unit-based projects, aligned with area of specialization and institutional priorities Establish project scope, objectives, and success measures Mentor and provide guidance to educational consultants and other staff Provide functional leadership on projects or areas of practice Contribute to team planning and continuous improvement Completion of a graduate degree in a relevant discipline: pedagogy, instructional design,



educational technology, adult/post-secondary education, and/or educational research or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree required, PhD in a relevant field considered an asset Experience leading projects that advance institutional priorities ~ Solid consultation, coaching, and facilitation skills Project leadership and change management experience High level of proficiency with learning management systems, educational technologies, and digital learning environments Equity Statement Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.

As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. We advance learning and knowledge through teaching, research, and scholarship, nationally and internationally, in an environment of free expression and enquiry.

We are a leading global research-intensive university, renowned for entrepreneurship and innovation, providing co-op and work-integrated learning at scale with impact. #

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