Competition Number: J0826-0643

Position Title: Health Education Researcher/Consultant

Position Number (Final): 00505924

Vacancy Type: New Position

Employee Group: Research, Grant & Contract

Job Category: Research

Department or Area: Office of Professional Development and Educational Scholarship

Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada (On-site)

Salary: $94,000.00 - $123,000.00/Year

Grade: 10

Hours per Week: 35

Job Type: Term

Length of term: 2 year

Shift: 7 Monday - Friday

Number Of Positions: 1

Date Posted: September 18, 2026

Closing Date: October 4, 2026

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Job Summary

The Office of Professional Development and Educational Scholarship (OPDES) offers a variety of academic services to meet the educational and research needs of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Services include individual, departmental, faculty-wide and institutional consultations on all aspects of the educational process at the Faculty level, as well as provide support and leadership with curriculum and course design, assessment strategies, program evaluation, research on teaching and learning, and accreditation. The Office will also be engaged in event planning for the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Reporting to the Senior Director of OPDES, the incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating programs and services to collaborate and advise on the research, training and teaching and learning needs of the Faculty of Health Sciences community. Responsibilities include collaborations and consultations with academic and clinical units to offer discipline-specific programs, the coordination of programs offered through the OPDES, and the promotion and implementation of the scholarship of teaching and learning. The incumbent also participates in setting the direction and influencing decisions for curriculum and educational matters, as a member of the priority decision-making educational committees at all levels.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Review, and evaluate curriculum innovations and recommend and implement strategies for the development and continuous improvement of comprehensive and responsive systems of course and program review and evaluation; identify, recommend, and implement changes for existing programs and oversee the creation of new programs for further growth to meet the University’s strategic goals.
- Plan,



implement and evaluate programs and services to support the training and the teaching and learning needs of the Faculty of Health Sciences community. Participate in setting the direction and decision-making for curriculum and educational matters, as a lead member of the priority decision-making educational committees. Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of faculty and university wide policies and procedures as they relate to teaching and learning.
- Participate on university-wide committees including the quality assurance process; AODA educators and for accreditation review of programs.
- Provide information, support and advice regarding teaching and curriculum development issues and programs; develop and facilitate workshops on teaching and learning for faculty; develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate one or more programs; analyze needs and determine priorities for educational development and teaching support.
- Support departmental teaching development and research programs through consultations, facilitation, workshop development; implementation and evaluation for further improvements. Provide consultations on teaching and learning; involve teaching observations, focus groups, and/or other teaching assessments; analyze stakeholder/departmental needs; and work with departments to setup educational priorities.
- Work as part of a team of educational leaders and promote teaching and learning at Queen’s; contribute to the enhancement of the profile of the OPDES; manage, develop, and implement communications initiatives for the various programs and opportunities offered. Develop resources including website content pertaining to teaching and learning, publications and the library. Prepare reports, schedules and advertising for OPDES. Liaise and coordinate with core support services across the university (CTL, ITS, Library, HR, Student Affairs, SGS etc.).
- Maintain knowledge of current educational development trends and translate the knowledge gained into practice of program development and offerings.
- Participate in the OPDES budget development and allocation of financial resources to programs. Oversee specific OPDES program spending as it impacts the overall OPDES budget.
- Identify and apply for potential funding opportunities; contribute to applied research and scholarship in the field of educational research.
- Support and inform faculty members’ own educational research.
- Contribute to applied research and scholarship in the field of health education research.
- Maintain teaching experience through workshops, guest speaking and other teaching opportunities that arise.
- Mentor and provide direction to Education Research Associates, Student Associates and work placement students. Direct workflow to support staff/students and participate in the hiring practice.
- Act as an OPDES contact regarding educational issues, and represent the OPDES as a key member on university committees related to teaching and learning; act as an OPDES representative at external events such as conferences and professional meetings. Act as back up and perform duties of the Director as needed.
- Plans, prioritizes and manages the work of employees, providing strategic and tactical advice, guidance and coaching. Identifies the need for staff resources, participates on staffing committees, and makes effective recommendations regarding employee selection.
- Manages performance by establishing performance standards, reviewing and evaluating performance and conducting formal performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
- Assesses staff training and development needs, and ensures that employees receive training required to improve and sustain successful performance.
- Investigates, addresses and resolves employee/labour relations issues, including making decisions regarding disciplinary and discharge matters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- PhD or equivalent.
- Significant teaching and research experience at the post-secondary level.
- Academic background, practical and demonstrated experience in curriculum development,



review and evaluation.
- Experience consulting with and coaching/advising clinicians, post-secondary faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and staff in teaching and learning.
- Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

- Developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating faculty-wide educational programs.
- Planning and facilitating workshops and research on teaching and learning.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning in higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to engage in educational research and support faculty members in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
- Supervisory or leadership skills in order to motivate staff and create a positive work environment. Ability to understand the dynamics of a group, recognizing (and respecting)people’s diversity, individual differences and perspectives.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills; the incumbent will represent OPDES at all levels of the university.
- Planning skills to propose new initiatives and participate in strategic planning.
- Understanding of the Queen’s and Faculty of Health Sciences community including knowledge of university policies and procedures.
- Ability to work as part of team and to foster and support the creation of a team environment.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and accommodate shifting priorities.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

DECISION MAKING:

- Expected to work independently, be self-directed and able to prioritize work with minimal supervision; utilize judgement on when to involve the Senior Director on issues that require decisions while providing advice and/or recommendations, or make decisions and take action independently.
- Determine recommendations and implementation strategies for the development and continuous improvement of programs or creation of new programs to meet the University’s and Faculty of Health Sciences’ strategic goals.
- Make decisions and offer direction on educational committees at an institutional level. Determine requirements for the accreditation review of programs, quality assurance process and needs of AODA educators.
- Determine needs for teaching and learning development and decide how to implement programs and services to address needs.
- Determine budget requirements for OPDES programs; review and provide costing information for future budget allocations.
- Determine the most appropriate strategies to use in addressing teaching and learning related issues and concerns.
- Determine content and delivery method of OPDES programs.
- Make appropriate decisions on how to best publicize and present information about programs.
- Determine the content of OPDES resource materials, print and web-based.
- Evaluates job candidates and makes effective recommendations on suitable hires.
- Makes decisions and/or effective recommendations regarding transfers and promotions.
- Evaluates employee performance and decides on appropriate training or coaching to address lack of proficiency in carrying out responsibilities, or remedial action for staff disciplinary situations.
- Assesses investigation outcome of grievances and makes effective recommendations on appropriate course of action or next steps on grievances.
- Makes effective recommendations on level of discipline up to discharge and probationary termination.

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The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

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📌 Health Education Researcher/Consultant (Kingston)
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