Manager, UDL and Accessible Pedagogy
Apply NowCompany: George Brown College
Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
Competition Number: REQ 6607
TITLE: Manager, UDL and Accessible Pedagogy
DIVISION: Teaching & Learning
SALARY: Payband 11, $104,000 -$122,385 per year
LOCATION: 200 King St.E.
STATUS: Full Time Admin
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
Land Acknowledgement
George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.
Equity Statement
George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.
GBC Vision
To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.
PositionDescription:
The Manager, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and AccessiblePedagogy provides strategic and operational leadership to advanceUDL-informed, accessible teaching practices at George Brown College, workingcollaboratively across the College and through the Teaching and LearningExchange (TLX) under the guidance of the Director, Teaching Excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Educational and Experience Requirements:
Skills and Attributes:
Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.
Notes:
About Us:
George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA's top employers.
Why work here?
George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.
George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact TalentA[redacted] confidentially.
TITLE: Manager, UDL and Accessible Pedagogy
DIVISION: Teaching & Learning
SALARY: Payband 11, $104,000 -$122,385 per year
LOCATION: 200 King St.E.
STATUS: Full Time Admin
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
Land Acknowledgement
George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.
Equity Statement
George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.
GBC Vision
To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.
PositionDescription:
The Manager, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and AccessiblePedagogy provides strategic and operational leadership to advanceUDL-informed, accessible teaching practices at George Brown College, workingcollaboratively across the College and through the Teaching and LearningExchange (TLX) under the guidance of the Director, Teaching Excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements operational framework for UDL and Accessibility Integration throughout the academic division and across the College.
- Plans and oversees UDL- and Accessibility-related Professional Development for faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Develops and sustains positive, ongoing relationships with internal stakeholders including other College divisions, Academic Deans, and faculty, advisory committee members to sustain college-wide engagement with UDL- and Accessibility-related development initiatives.
- Establishes and maintains George Brown's position as a leader in UDL and Accessibility within the sector.
- Manages student employees and contractors which may include recruitment and selection, mentoring, training and development, recognition, employee and labour relations, and performance and service delivery standards.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Education or another relevant area is required, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Formal Project Management training and work experience are strongly desired.
- Minimum five (5) years in the higher education sector as an educator and/or administrator.
- Teaching experience in higher education is highly desired.
- Experience working in educational environments and strategic planning projects with curriculum development.
- Experience with professional development in higher education is strongly desired.
- Solid understanding and experience in organizational change and change management.
- Extensive knowledge and familiarity with all the following policies, legislations, and frameworks: UDL framework, Ontario Human Rights Code on Accessible Education, Accessible Canada Act, AODA's Education Standards, Complimentary inclusion frameworks (AOP, Antiracism, Decolonization), and Collective Bargaining Agreement for faculty within the College system.
Skills and Attributes:
- Effective interpersonal skills: listening, assessing, solving problems, conflict resolution, and understanding change management and organizational change.
- High level of initiative with the ability to integrate diverse opportunities and complex viewpoints.
- Effective communication skills, with skill at organizing and leading meetings, writing reports and proposals with clear written and oral communication.
- Time management, and skills of multi-tasking, organizing, attention to detail, project management training and skills are an asset.
- Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
- Sensitivity to a variety of stakeholder needs and ability to find effective solutions.
- Able to travel between campuses and for conferences or external meetings.
- Broad leadership skills managing a diverse team of experienced individuals.
- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College's priorities on diversity and equity.
Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.
Notes:
- The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
About Us:
George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA's top employers.
Why work here?
George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.
George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact TalentA[redacted] confidentially.