Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on Didactics, Education, and Training

Educational Advisor in Higher Education at the University of Burgundy

Published on in Call for Applications

The University of Burgundy is seeking to fill a position for an Educational Advisor in Higher Education (M/F)


Role The educational advisor in higher education supports faculty members and teaching teams in their initial and ongoing professional development in teaching, with the aim of enhancing the quality of instruction. The advisor also helps implement the institution’s educational policy.

Main Activities

  • Participate in the needs assessment, design, and implementation of professional development programs for the school’s teachers.
  • Identifying Training Needs
  • Development of the Training Program
  • Identification and Follow-up of Participating Experts
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of the Training Program
  • Registration Management
  • Certificate Management
  • Conducting teacher training workshops
  • Formulation of Learning Objectives
  • Content Selection
  • Choosing Work and Facilitation Methods
  • Material Preparation
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Measuring the Impact of the Workshop (Quantitative and Qualitative)
  • To develop and distribute educational resources to assist teachers and teaching teams in their ongoing professional development, support reflective practice regarding teaching methods, and promote the teaching mission and educational initiatives.

Related Activities

  • Promote exchanges and develop networks among all stakeholders involved in education within the institution (development of communities of practice) and outside it (national and international working groups with other teams of educational advisors).
  • To contribute to the development and dissemination of research in higher education pedagogy through scientific monitoring and participation in educational research projects.
  • Support the implementation of course and instruction evaluations to contribute to the quality assurance process for education.

Required Skills

Knowledge

  • Proficiency in educational theories, concepts, and methods
  • Proficiency in instructional design and training tools
  • In-depth knowledge of coaching methodologies (individual and organizational).
  • General knowledge of the university’s organization and operations, as well as the professional context of the target audience (faculty members). Knowledge of information and communication technologies and their application in teaching.
  • Knowledge of course evaluation systems.
  • Knowledge of research and interview methods and techniques in the humanities.
  • English: Reading Comprehension, Written Expression, and Oral Expression

Expertise

  • Identify the professional development needs of higher education faculty in the area of pedagogy; design and facilitate training workshops.
  • Conducting an interview: welcoming, listening, advising, and supporting.
  • Master group facilitation techniques.
  • Master oral and written presentation skills.
  • Develop educational materials.
  • Conduct scientific research in the field of higher education pedagogy.
  • Design a communication campaign.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Working as a team and in partnership: mobilizing and leading a group and a network of stakeholders and facilitating the exchange of best practices.
  • Methodological rigor, analytical skills, and the ability to synthesize information.
  • An empathetic, attentive, non-prescriptive, and reflective approach

Desired Profile

Master's degree in one of the following fields: Education, Psychology, Sociology

Professional experience in teaching, and/or adult education, and/or instructional design would be a plus.

Place of Practice

The program is based at the Center for Educational Innovation and Evaluation (CIPE) at the University of Burgundy, AAFE Campus, Esplanade Erasme, in Dijon.

Requirements and Conditions for Practice

Work schedules may vary depending on the academic calendar and professional requirements. Occasional travel within France and abroad may be required.

Job Description

  • Status: University contract employee for a term of 1 year, potentially renewable, prior to eligibility for the national competitive examination for permanent civil service positions
  • Job Title: Design Engineer
  • Faculty, Administration, Department: CIPE, ESPE, University of Burgundy
  • Position within the organizational chart: reports to the Director and the Head of Educational Innovation
  • Salary: IGE grade, pay step based on experience

Applications (resume and cover letter) should be sent by email to Claire Cachia (claire.cachia@u-bourgogne.fr) by August 25, 2018.

Selected candidates will be interviewed in early September 2018

The position is available as of October 1, 2018

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Source: Dr. Joelle DEMOUGEOT-LEBEL, International Association for University Pedagogy (AIPU), France Chapter.