[Jobs] mcmaster

[jeremy hunsinger]

DIRECTOR,
CENTcRE FOR LEADERSHIP IN LEARNING
ATM MASTERUNIVERSITY
McMaster University invites applications for the position of Director for the Centre for Leadership in Learning (CLL).
McMaster University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. It is a recognized leader in problem-based and inquiry-based learning and is committed to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learn- ing (SoTL). In its current strategic plan, Refining Directions, it commits itself to providing an innovative and stimulating learning environment where students can prepare themselves to excel in life.
The CLL is seen to be central to this goal and has recently undergone an external review. The report rec- ognizes the very significant past contributions of the CLL, but recommends that its mission be revised to place a greater emphasis on supporting teaching innovation within academic departments. As a result, the following new mission has been developed:
The CLL will encourage, support and collaborate with the teaching community in the scholarly explo- ration, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of teaching and learning practices. CLL activities will include both general and discipline-specific approaches to the promotion of successful learning in all its forms and contexts.
The Director will play a key role in advancing this new mission of the CLL and providing leadership in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. The Director will manage and promote a collaborative spirit among all staff within the CLL. The Director will liaise with deans, chairs, faculty and teaching assistants to en- courage adoption of teaching methods that are based on best evidence of learning and will encourage the adoption of appropriate technologies that improve learning. An advisory committee will be estab- lished to support the CLL.
The Director will pursue relationships with external contacts and organizations to advance the work of the CLL. A strategic/business plan will be developed that will include fundraising in collaboration with Uni- versity Advancement and securing external grant funding aligned with CLL’s mandate.
Qualifications include a completed PhD (or equivalent), a significant record of research and publication in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, leadership experience in SoTL initiatives, demonstrated success in securing external funding and prior administrative/managerial experience. Strong communi- cation skills will be required to develop and implement internal and external communication strategies.
Applications will be considered from faculty and non- faculty members for this position. A complete dossier including curriculum vitae, three references, and evidence of leadership in the scholarship of teaching should be submitted by January 22, 2010 to:
Dr. Peter M. Smith, Associate Vice-President (Academic) McMaster University, UH-203 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.