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Academic Vacancy 800-002-12
*Academic (Vacancy Number: 800-002-12)*
*Posted: January 4, 2012.*
*Extended Education*
Position start date: July 1, 2012 or as soon as possible therafter
Closing date for applications: February 19, 2012
Position number: 14004/14007/14009
Rank: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
*Posting Information*
*Academic Positions in Extended Education, University of Manitoba*
*Extended Education* at the University of Manitoba is an academic unit
engaged in outreach to meet learners’ diverse learning needs through
innovative, flexible educational opportunities that enhance their
success. Extended Education provides a significant educational bridge
between the University and its communities, and is comprised of four
program streams: Continuing Education, Degree Studies, English Language
Studies and International Programs, and Access and Aboriginal Focus
Programs. It encourages interdisciplinary thinking and a culture of
academic entrepreneurship, and is one of the largest and most diverse
academic units of its kind in Canada, serving about 4,000 certificate
and non-credit learners and 7,000 degree learners annually.
Continuing Education offers a broad range of certificate programs and
courses designed to assist adult learners in meeting their professional
and personal goals, offered both in face-to-face and online contexts. We
invite applications for three full-time academic positions in Continuing
Education as follows:
*Director, Continuing Education* (*Tenure-track or Probationary
Instructor*) *Position #14004*
The leadership and management responsibilities of this position include
planning and operations (e.g., budget, environmental scanning, staffing
and staff development, and marketing), academic program development,
delivery and quality assurance; development of positive internal and
external relationships; leadership of projects that advance Extended
Education’s and the University of Manitoba’s strategic priorities; and
representation of the unit internally as well as at the provincial and
national levels.
The ideal candidate is an innovative, creative leader with the
knowledge, skills and energy to advance our strategic agenda in a fast
paced, cost recovery environment.
Requirements include an extensive record of successful continuing
education program development and management in a post-secondary or
corporate environment; extensive knowledge of the continuing education
community and adult learning, program development and evaluation;
outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to build
sustainable client relationships internal and external to the
University; thorough knowledge of best practice and the scholarship in
adult and continuing education as well as the effective use of
educational technologies.
The teaching component of this position is comprised of new program
development to meet market needs, academic administration and revision
of existing programs, and management of program delivery.
Qualifications include at least five years of successful development and
management of continuing education programs, preferably in the
post-secondary or corporate environment, and a strong record of
achievement in leadership positions. An earned doctorate in adult
education or an appropriate discipline, and a record of recent research
and scholarship in the field is preferred.
Qualifications *for an appointment* at the *Assistant or Associate
Professor level*: an earned doctorate in adult education or an
appropriate discipline, and a record of recent research and scholarship
in the field. Qualifications *for an appointment at the Instructor
level*: minimum of master’s degree in adult education or an appropriate
discipline.
The successful candidate will be offered an academic position, as well
as a five-year term (subject to review and renewal) as Director of
Continuing Education, reporting to the Dean. *Rank and salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience, and will be either a
tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor,
or a probationary position at the rank of Instructor II or Senior
Instructor*. This appointment will commence on *July 1, 2012* or as soon
as possible thereafter.
*Continuing Education (2 two-year term Instructor) Position #14007 or 14009*
The ideal candidate is an innovative, creative team player, with the
background and energy to advance our strategic agenda in a fast paced,
cost recovery environment. Requirements include a proven record of
continuing education, program development and management in a
post-secondary or corporate environment; thorough knowledge of the
continuing education community and adult learning, program development
and evaluation; outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; the
ability to build sustainable client relationships; and familiarity with
best practice and the scholarship in adult and continuing education and
the effective use of educational technologies.
The teaching component of these positions is comprised of new program
development to meet market needs, management and revision of existing
programs, and academic management of program delivery.
Educational qualifications include a minimum of master’s degree in adult
education or an appropriate discipline. *Rank and salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience*. These appointments
will commence on *July 1, 2012*, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women
and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples,
and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged
to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Please refer to the appropriate position number as above noted in all
correspondence. Applications should be submitted via email to: Dr. Lori
Wallace, Dean, Extended Education at L_Wallace@umanitoba.ca
, including a curriculum vitae, a sample
of recent publications or academic work, and a written statement
demonstrating how the applicant’s academic and professional experience
are appropriate to the requirements of the position.
In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letters of
reference submitted directly from the reference provider, under separate
cover. Inquiries may be made by email to L_Wallace@umanitoba.ca
or by phone to (204) 474-8010.
The deadline for receipt of applications is *February 19, 2012* or until
suitable candidates are found.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled
in accordance with the "/Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act/" (Manitoba). Curriculum vitas will be circulated to
participating members of the search process.
/*Questions?* Contact the Academic advertising coordinator, Kathy Niziol
at (204) 474-7195./
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