Director, Centre for Learning Innovation - #452412

Centre for Learning Innovation

Full-Time, Regular

Brandon, MB

Comp #125-24/25

Salary: $108,349.80 to $138,302.58 annually ($57.48 to $73.37 hourly)

Classification: Excluded

About Assiniboine

For over 60 years, Assiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences, while transforming lives and strengthening Manitoba through applied education and research. Our future success rests on our ability to develop a sustainable Thriving Workforce that is unified in moving forward for the benefit of the college and Manitoba. Our culture is built on our principles for continued success: Creativity, Collaboration, and Courage.

Position Overview

Assiniboine College is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader for the role of Director, Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI). This position provides strategic and operational leadership to advance teaching excellence and the development of high-quality academic programming across the institution.

The Director leads a multidisciplinary team of faculty and specialists, supporting professional development in areas such as curriculum design, instructional practice, educational technology, and program evaluation. A key focus of the role is to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and learning.

Working closely with academic leaders and external partners, the Director ensures academic programs remain relevant, inclusive, and aligned with institutional goals. This includes leading quality assurance initiatives and optimizing the use of the Learning Management System (LMS). A strong commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) is essential, reflecting Assiniboine’s mission to deliver accessible and transformative education for all learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership for the development and continuous improvement of academic programs
• Leading quality assurance initiatives and supporting curriculum innovation across disciplines
• Managing the implementation and optimization of the Learning Management System
• Collaborating with college leaders, faculty, and external partners to support relevant, high-impact learning
• Promoting professional growth for instructors through coaching, training, and mentorship
• Advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility within teaching and learning practices
• Overseeing budgets and managing major projects and departmental operations
• Collaborate to advance the institutions’ research priorities
  
  

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in education or a related field (instructional design, curriculum studies, etc.)
• At least five years of progressive academic leadership, ideally in a post-secondary or teaching and learning centre
• A background in teaching at the post-secondary level
• Strong experience in curriculum development, program review, and educational technologies
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage complex projects
• A commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
  
  

This competition will remain open until the position is filled.

Discover full details about the position, please visit our careers website for the job description at www.assinibone.net/careers.

Why Join Us?

Working Together

Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment that values teamwork and positive employee relations. Together, we paddle collectively toward our mission.

Growing Together

We invest in our employees’ future through succession planning, forward-looking recruitment, and supportive development programs. At least 4% of payroll is dedicated to staff and professional development.

Forward Together

As we navigate rapid technological changes, we prioritize resilience and wellness among our faculty and staff, helping them become the leaders Manitoba

Our Principles For Continued Success

• Creativity: We foster an environment that supports and unleashes the creativity of our faculty and staff.
• Collaboration: Teamwork, purposeful connections, and community building are critical to achieving our collective potential.
• Courage: Our faculty and staff embrace their roles as community leaders, boldly taking risks to build a strong future for Manitoba
  
  

Commitment To Diversity

Assiniboine College is committed to creating a barrier-free environment that emphasizes the value of diversity and promotes full participation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders, and sexual orientations.

How To Apply

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to this competition to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

For accommodations or alternative formats, contact [email protected] or 204 725 8729.

Assiniboine College is privileged to provide learning opportunities on the lands of the Dakota Oyate, Nakoda Oyate, Ininiwak, Nehethowak, Nehiyawak, Anishininewuk, Denesuline, Anishinaabeg, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.