Manager Education Development
Fredericton - Canada
Job Summary
Closing Date: July 13th 2026 at 4:00 PM
TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING & LEARNING
TransformativeTeaching & Learning promotes a strong culture of teaching & learning excellence helps educators and faculties develop and deliver excellent course and curricula supports educators use of instructional technology and media andfacilitatesthe development and use of exceptional teaching & learning spaces both physical and virtual.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time 2-year Term Fredericton or Saint John On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)
Mon - Fri 8:15 am - 4:30 pm 36.25 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
- Ability to travel between Fredericton and Saint John campuses as well as the Moncton site on a regular basis.
Salary Range: $73544 - $100232 per annum (as of July 1st 2026)
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to Director Transformative Teaching and Learning the Manager Education Development is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of education development directed at faculty and contract academics at UNB. Leading a small team of Education Developers and Instructional Designers this position ensures there is effective support of faculty and other educators at UNB in all modalities Working in close collaboration with the Director Transformative Teaching and Learning this position will contribute toward achieving the universitys strategic ambitions.
- Manage support for faculty contract academics and instructors through an online ticketing system.
- Provide pedagogical advice direct instruction troubleshooting test cases and escalate support requests as appropriate.
- Allocate and respond to incoming requests and liaise with the D2L support line when required to coordinate pedagogy support and knowledge development.
- Develop and implement long-term plans that position UNB as a leader in transformative teaching and learning.
- Align team activities with UNBs strategic priorities and lead pilots of new pedagogies and teaching strategies.
- Lead HR management activities including performance evaluation documentation and employee support.
- Provide guidance to staff on priorities and resolve logistical technical and performance challenges.
- Address employee concerns through coaching and mentoring partnering with People & Culture as needed.
- Promote team development and adapt leadership styles to drive performance engagement and high-quality client service.
- Drive team performance through clear two-way communication target setting accountability and conflict resolution.
- Distribute workload effectively across the team and build knowledge and skill capacity to support faculty and instructors.
- Foster collaboration across campuses when making decisions and recommendations related to teaching and learning culture.
- Consult on emerging technologies pedagogies and opportunities in higher education.
- Build expertise in online pedagogy inclusive education experiential education and Indigenous education in alignment with UNB priorities.
- Design implement and maintain a quality assurance program that strengthens education development training and learning opportunities.
- Deliver development opportunities that promote the transfer of knowledge and skills across the unit and broader stakeholder groups.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Masters degree in education or another relevant field.
- Three to five years experience as a team leader or manager.
- Three to five years experience providing pedagogical support to educators.
- Experience in a teaching or training environment (post-secondary education environment is preferred)
- Familiarity with online pedagogy.
Additional Strengths
- Certificate in university teaching or course development is an asset.
- Strong communication skills as well as analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Experience collaborating with various stakeholders.
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2026.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)
This position is part of the non-union Administrative Professional and Technical (APT) group.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Indigenous persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
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