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Competition Number: 20-39R

OPEN EDUCATION STRATEGIST, OFFICE OF OPEN EDUCATION – Competition Number 20-39R

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is an international leader in open education. KPU is home to Canada’s first Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) programs, an open publishing service (OPUS), an OER grant program, open pedagogy and open education research fellowships, and a large community of faculty engaged in open educational practices. Open Education is an institutional priority and a key part of KPU’s Academic Plan 2023. As our work in open education continues to expand, we are looking for a creative and collaborative professional to join our team who is passionate about widening equitable access to education.  

The Open Education Strategist provides project management and support for various open education initiatives and direct pedagogical consultation and technical training to KPU educators and programs on how to discover, adopt, adapt, or create open educational resources (OER) and how to design learning experiences that integrate principles of open pedagogy. The incumbent oversees the regular collection, management, and reporting of data for the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) program, plans the annual Open Education Research Institute, and provides support to OER grantees, Open Pedagogy Fellows, and Open Education Research Fellows. Through consultations, materials and training, the incumbent communicates open education trends and practices to educators and peers. Collaborating with Teaching and Learning Commons staff, librarians, and other stakeholders within and outside of KPU, this position advances, supports, and evaluates open educational practices for KPU. 

Qualified candidates will have current knowledge of Creative Commons licenses and how to discover, adopt, revise, and remix OER educational resources (OER). A demonstrated ability to create or adapt OER using open education tools (e.g., Pressbooks, H5P, etc.), current knowledge of open pedagogy (e.g., renewable assignments), and the ability to design, develop and deliver information, resources and training on open educational practices is required. A Bachelor’s degree is required. A specialization in Communications, Education, Marketing, Educational Technology, or Library & Information Science would be an asset.

The Open Education Strategist reports to the Associate Vice Provost, Open Education.

Please see the job description below for further information:

Open Education Strategist

A review of resumes will begin the week of May 25, 2020; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.