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Date Posted: 08/15/2025
Req ID: 44849
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: ARTSC: Ofc of the Dean
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057963

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Arts & Science offers many resources to support teaching and students' learning. We strive to encourage and enable exemplary and innovative teaching, enrich and support student academic transition, and build connections between academic and non-academic learning. We support instructors and academic units in translating their goals into effective practice, building teaching expertise and capacity, and designing pedagogical resources and approaches.

The Teaching & Learning team in the Faculty of Arts & Science supports instructors and academic units in translating their goals into effective practice, building teaching expertise and capacity, conducting research and designing pedagogical resources, initiatives and approaches. The Computation and Data Science Education (CDSE) initiative aims to catalyze and support the integration of computation and data science across disciplines by providing pedagogical and technological support to faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students. In addition to supporting individual teaching teams and curricular efforts, the initiative will also serve as an interdisciplinary hub to bring together educators engaged in computation and data science teaching to share their experiences, best practices, and technological approaches.


Your opportunity:

Residing in the Office of the Dean, Teaching & Learning team, the EducationalTechnology Developer, CDSE, will work closely with academic units, faculty members and course instructors to develop and integrate educational technology related to computation and data science . The incumbent will provide specialized educational technology support, development and training for CDS education in collaboration with academic units and institutional teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Probing for information from end-users to identify problems and establish needs
• Troubleshooting issues uncovered by testing or user feedback
• Conducting needs assessments to determine end-user technical requirements
• Designing, testing, and modifying programming code
• Keeping well-informed on current technologies, best practices and industry standards
• Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
• Drafting and editing training content

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Data Science or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of related experience in educational development and/or training and development and experience with technical support, troubleshooting, and editing
• Experience in application support, specifically with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Experience with instructional design, in order to create effective and clear training materials
• Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis common data science libraries/ packages, including numpy, pandas, matplotlib (Python); tidyverse (R); and integrated text-code document formats such as Jupyter notebooks, Rmarkdown, and Quarto
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues related to educational development
• Experience with git and GitHub workflows, including in maintaining and contributing to open-source libraries.
• Python and R programming languages
• Unix terminal, systems monitoring and troubleshooting, and application deployment using virtual machines, containers, and cloud-based deployments
• Strong knowledge in Institutional Learning Management System (E.g.,Quercus/Canvas) or similar platforms, including knowledge of common issues and how to be addressed
• Ability to learn continually 'on-the-job', on own initiative, often without instructors, courses, texts, or other formal educational resources, to keep abreast of often rapid changes in requirements, software and technology
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, to a diverse group of clients, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to persons with limited technical backgrounds
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize effectively when working with multiple tasks and projects

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience with teaching and training at the post-secondary level
• Strong proficiency supporting the use of generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) in a teaching and learning context a strong asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Insightful
• Organized
• Proactive
• Team player

Note: This is a 2-year term position, with an end date of September 2027

Closing Date: 09/05/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type : Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Carolyn Wright

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please .

• providing strategic leadership and change management for curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment to advance teaching and learning in the faculty;
• collaborating with staff in Education Innovation and the designated Faculty to create, implement, monitor, and evaluate curriculum, teaching, assessment, and learning platforms, systems, and policies for the University as they affect hybrid teaching and learning, particularly in contact environments;
• engaging directly and building relationships with Faculties, Departments, Teaching and Learning Committees, and individual academics;
• providing initial and continuing professional development for curriculum development, teaching, and assessment, as well as tutoring;
• conducting research as an individual, in a community of practice, or in collaboration with academics to stay abreast of trends in all aspects of academic development, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in these fields through the scholarship of teaching and learning; and
• Providing support to the Faculty of Veterinary Science by promoting a culture of continuous change, improvement, and innovation.
  
  

• Relevant Master's degree;
• Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma or an equivalent in Higher Education Studies or Academic Development.
  
  

• At least 5 years’ experience in higher education, including teaching and/or academic development roles, with demonstrated impact on curriculum or teaching practices
• Expertise in blended and online learning and experience in working with a Learning Management System
• Experience in using the affordances of technology to promote teaching and learning
• Proven experience in the development and application of innovative teaching and learning strategies
• Experience in Institutional initiatives for the academic development of students and lecturers.
• Knowledge of the higher education policy framework related to teaching, learning and student success.
• Experience of working with teaching, learning, or student success projects at a university level.
  
  

• Leading change and general project management capabilities;
• Experience in education practice and education technology;
• Insight into the functioning and structures of a faculty;
• Experience in education consultancy in higher education and project management;
• Language proficiency, relationship building, and negotiation skills;
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating training opportunities and rendering support to academic staff;
• Expertise in identifying, analysing, planning, and supporting lecturers with regard to possibilities of flexible learning environments;
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and future scenarios for higher education with consideration given to important innovations, including the potential of technology changes for teaching, learning, and assessment; curriculum transformation and renewal;
• Knowledge of relevant higher education policy framework as it relates to teaching, learning, assessment, and student success.
  
  

• Doctoral degree in the relevant areas;
• Project Management skills, qualifications, or experience;
• Experience of working in academic staff development capacity or experience in Veterinary Sciences education or any related discipline.
• Expertise in providing support to academics with regard to curriculum design and development, and/or teaching excellence and student success
• Participation in professional bodies, conferences, or national forums that promote academic development or improvements in the quality of teaching and learning
• Experience or evidence of contributing to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through individual or collaborative research that informs teaching practices and supports evidence-based innovation.
  
  

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
  
  

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Location:

Cape Town, ZA

Date: 31 Jul 2025

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

Reddam House Constantia is located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, opposite the award winning Steenberg vineyard and golf estate.Welcoming children from Stage 1 to Grade 12, we are atop performing IEB school that excels in equipping our students to thrive after school. We nurture individuality, talent and self-assurance in a secure, relaxed, self-disciplined environment. Our school is fully equipped with a variety of premium academic, cultural and sporting facilities that promote student success.

To adopt an aspirant view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them.To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

• Be an active contributor amongst a dynamic team.
• Consistently plan, prepare and present interesting and IEB aligned Life Science lessons.
• Teach junior Sports Science
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes deep learning.
• To serve the community.
• Behave in a professional manner.
• Consistently evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Continuously seek professional development.
• Exemplify qualities of ‘good’, care, effort and kindness.
• To attend all occasions appropriate to the position.
• To meet all appropriate timelines for action.
• To be a Tutor teacher, ensuring effective pastoral care for a group of students.
• Effectively set and mark assessments and all other forms of student evaluation.
• Write informative report comments.
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head / Deputy Head of Academics fairly determine.

• Lives Passion with a Plan applied over Time
• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals
• Adaptable style that drives for high performance
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness
• Excellent preparation and planning
• Assessment of student outcomes to enhance performanc
• The ability to engage and interest teenagers
• A minimum of threeyears’ experience teaching Life Science at FET level (Gr10 – 12)
• A willingness to contribute towards the teaching of junior Sports Science
• Previous experience with the IEB programm
• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school
• University degree in an appropriate subject
• SACE accreditation
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching
• The ability to coach an afternoon activity would be advantageous.

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

St Alban’s College, one of South Africa’s leading independent boys’ high schools, seeks to employ a Full-Time science teacher. The position is an opportunity for a teacher who is extremely experienced, talented, and creative and who will foster enthusiasm for science and maintain a high standard of achievement.

The ideal candidate will be a specialist science teacher and/or Head of Department who is well entrenched in the IEB environment and has a proven and successful track record in teaching science at FET level.

Criteria:

• Must be SACE registered.
• A passion for education and the desire to motivate and stimulate higher-order thinking.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching the IEB curriculum, from Grade 8 to Grade 12.
• Excellent communication skills and classroom management.
• The use and innovative integration of technology into the classroom is an essential criterion.
• Competence in terms of computer literacy – both Google and Microsoft platforms would be beneficial.
• An ability to contribute to the extra-curricular program within the school would be an advantage.
• Have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have a willingness to become fully involved in the life of the school.
• Be a committed, dynamic educationalist, to enhance learning with practical boy-centric approach to the subject.
• Be knowledgeable of current educational trends in science.
• Having vision or experience to potentially lead the Science Department effectively and innovatively would be an advantage.

Date of Commencement: 1 January 2026

A letter of application, together with a Curriculum Vitae (no longer than two pages) will be received by email only .

If you have not heard from the College within three weeks of the closing date, please accept that yourapplication was unsuccessful. St Alban’s College reserves the right to not fill this position.

St Alban’s College, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

It takes a school with vision to prepare a young man for life

Closing Date

15/08/2025

Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Title: Computer Science Teacher
Location: East London
Job Type: Full-Time (5 days a week), Long Term

About Us:
Remedy is a recruitment agency connecting qualified educators with schools across London. We are seeking a motivated Computer Science Teacher for a long-term, full-time position in East London.

Job Overview:
As a Computer Science Teacher, you'll help students develop their understanding of computer science principles. You will deliver engaging lessons, assess progress, and work with your department to enhance the curriculum. The ideal Computer Science Teacher will hold a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). NQTs and those with equivalent qualifications are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspire students to develop technical and programming skills.

Assess and evaluate student progress in computer science.

Work closely with other Computer Science Teachers and staff.

Participate in extracurricular activities and events.

Requirements:

QTS or QTLS certification.

Passion for teaching computer science.

Excellent communication and classroom management skills.

NQTs are welcome to apply.

Apply today if you're a qualified Computer Science Teacher looking for a long-term role in East London!

• Company primary industry: Education Management
• Job functional area: Education

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s School’s Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Educators in the FET phase will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing appropriate instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfil their academic potential and prepare them for life after graduation. They will need :-

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged;
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance :-

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• a degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (FET) with a specialization in the subjects to be taught
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• 2-5 years Specialist subject teaching
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid
• IEB experience is advantageous
• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately

Please apply online via the ADvTECH Career Portal:

Sunningdale, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s Schools Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging, and challenging. ADvTECH offers a range of prestigious school brands with IEB, Cambridge, & IB curricula, along with an online homeschooling option.

Educators in the FET phase will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, preparing them for life after graduation. They will need to:

• Deliver future-focused education that motivates, inspires, and challenges students;
• Demonstrate strength of character, integrity, and professionalism at all times;
• Develop and maintain constructive partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians, and community members;
• Communicate and collaborate positively, respectfully, and openly within the learning community.

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

• A degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (FET) with a specialization in the subjects to be taught
• SACE certification and police clearance are required
• 2-5 years of teaching experience
• 2-5 years of specialist subject teaching
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid certification
• IEB experience is advantageous

• A lifelong learner who engages in continuous inquiry, reflection, and action to inform teaching practices, staying updated on global education trends;
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail;
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with professional presentation;
• Ability to manage professional relationships maturely with high emotional intelligence;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Listing reference: manco_000696

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 April 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

To provide coordination and support to the Curriculum Department by assisting with the various processes associated with new programme development, short learning programme development, professional body accreditation and responses to regulatory bodies within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

1. Track documents as per New Programme Development processes
2. Efficiently schedule and coordinate meetings and interviews as and when required
3. Ensure new programme development is completed as per regulatory and institutional standards
4. Sourcing of programme developers, programme reviewers, and short learning programme developers timeously to ensure deadlines are met
5. Liaise with programme developers regarding revisions and/or amendments to new programme submission documents
6. Submit new programmes as per the stipulated deadline
7. Ensure alignment of new programme development with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
8. Compile and coordinate narratives and supporting evidence for new programme development
9. Coordinate the development of responses to conditions and/or representations (where applicable) when feedback is received from the respective regulator
10. Coordinate the development and review of Short Learning Programmes ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
11. Ensure professional body accreditation, endorsement, MOU, or maintenance is complete as per the guidelines provided
12. Submit professional body applications as per the stipulated deadline
13. Ensure alignment of professional body with the identified existing programme
14. Compile and manage narratives and supporting evidence for professional body applications
15. Participation in regulatory body activities

1. Essential Qualification: Honours
2. Preferred Qualification: Master’s

1. Essential experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance
2. Preferred experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

1. Excellent listening, communication, and written skills
2. Strong writing and reporting abilities
3. Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills
4. Strong networking and relationship-building skills
5. Adherence to instructions and procedures
6. Deadline-oriented
7. Capable of multitasking
8. Excellent planning, organizational skills, and ability to perform under pressure
9. High level of integrity and honesty
10. Creative and innovative thinker
11. Proficiency in MS Office
12. Solid understanding of the Higher Education landscape
13. Ability to thrive under pressure

Required to work overtime when necessary

Listing reference: manco_000714

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 23 May 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:

CORE PURPOSE

To provide coordination and support to the Curriculum Department by assisting with the various processes associated with new module development within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

Core Functions

• Coordinate the new module development process for the content writing and moderation of new Module Guides
• Conduct sourcing and contracting of appropriate Programme Advisory Members, Module Guide Writers and Module Guide Moderators
• Provide professional feedback to Module Guide Writers and Moderators, thereby ensuring alignment to MANCOSA’s and regulatory body standards
• Track documents as per New Module Development processes
• Accurately compile Curriculum Structures, Programme Information Sheets, Prescribed and Recommended Readings Lists for new module development while maintaining quality and consistency as per the Department’s requirements and standards
• Compilation of New Module Development Reports
• Efficiently schedule and coordinate meetings and interviews
• Professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the achievement of student success via engaging and solving curriculum related student queries and ensuring module guides are of a high-quality standard per intake
• Coordinate formatting and layout editing on New Module Guides as per the formatting requirements
• Complete digitising of Module Guides as per requirements to maintain quality and consistency on the Curriculum Development and Management System
• Participate in regulatory body activities
• Assist during Departmental and institutional functions/events
• Independently study to ensure ongoing professional development to upgrade knowledge in field of expertise

· Essential Qualification: Degree

· Preferred Qualification: Honours

· Essential experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience , and u nderstanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

· Preferred experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

· Excellent listening, communication, and written skills

· Working with people

· Following instructions and procedures

· Writing and reporting

· Relating and networking

· Ability to multitask

· Planning, organising and the ability to work under pressure

· Integrity and honestly

· Detail oriented

· Creative and innovative

· Proficient in MS Office

· Have a good understanding of the Higher Education Landscape

· Ability to work under pressure

GENERAL

QUALIFICATIONS

· Essential Qualification: Degree

· Preferred Qualification: Honours

· Essential experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience , and u nderstanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

· Preferred experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

· Excellent listening, communication, and written skills

· Working with people

· Following instructions and procedures

· Writing and reporting

· Relating and networking

· Deadline driven

· Ability to multitask

· Planning, organising and the ability to work under pressure

· Integrity and honestly

· Detail oriented

· Creative and innovative

· Proficient in MS Office

· Have a good understanding of the Higher Education Landscape

· Ability to work under pressure

GENERAL