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University of Toronto is hiring a Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning & Educational Technology. The role leads the Faculty of Arts & Science's teaching, learning, and educational technology services from the Dean's Office, managing staff and budgets and setting strategic and operational plans. The manager reports to the Executive Director, Academic Affairs & Project Management, and works with academic departments, faculty, and central university teaching and technology units to advise on emerging educational technologies and improve support for instructors and students.

Highlights

Provide operational oversight for the Faculty of Arts & Science's teaching, learning, and educational technology services, including the planning and delivery of related programs, projects, and instructional innovation initiatives.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of educational technology solutions that support the Faculty's academic mission.
Manage staff, financial and human resource planning, and budgets, setting priorities and service standards for complex Faculty-wide initiatives.
Advise on emerging educational technologies and develop policies, guidelines, and best practices that meet university requirements for information security, risk management, and technology governance.
Build partnerships with academic departments, faculty members, administrative units, and central university teaching and technology groups to meet evolving teaching and learning needs.
Master's degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience, with a PhD strongly preferred.
Five to seven years of senior-level administrative experience in a university, supporting faculty development and the use of technology in teaching and learning, plus post-secondary teaching or training experience.
Experience designing and evaluating faculty development programming and managing multi-discipline teams in a unionized environment, with familiarity with collective agreements.
Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite including SharePoint, plus the ability to interpret and present data on undergraduate and graduate programs.
Salaried, full-time continuing role eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with a hiring zone of $110,973 to $129,471.

Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning & Educational Technology Full Description

Date Posted: 10/28/2026

Req ID: 50827

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: ARTSC: Ofc of the Dean

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

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.

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Academic Affairs & Project Management, the Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning and Educational Technology (the Senior Manager) provides operational oversight for the Faculty's teaching, learning, and educational technology services. The incumbent is responsible for advancing innovative teaching and learning initiatives, leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of educational technology solutions, and ensuring the effective delivery of services that support the Faculty's academic mission and priorities.

The Senior Manager oversees the planning, organization, and delivery of programs, projects, and services related to teaching and learning support, educational technology, and instructional innovation. The position has full managerial responsibility for staff, financial and human resource planning, operational effectiveness, and service quality. The incumbent develops strategic and operational plans, establishes priorities and service standards, manages budgets, and leads complex initiatives with Faculty-wide impact.

Within the Dean’s Office, the role contributes to shared leadership of initiatives that strengthen programs and services and builds and sustains partnerships that advance evidence-informed teaching and learning . Working collaboratively with academic departments, faculty members, administrative units, and central University partners, including the Faculty's Information & Instructional Technology Services (IIT), the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI), and Academic and the Academic, Research & Collaborative (ARC), the Senior Manager builds strong partnerships to support evolving teaching and learning needs. The incumbent provides expert advice on emerging educational technologies, develops policies, guidelines, and best practices, and ensures compliance with University requirements related to information security, risk management, and technology governance.

As a member of the Office of the Dean, the Senior Manager plays a key role in enhancing the teaching experience of instructors and the learning experience of students through innovation, collaboration, and service excellence. The position is accountable for identifying opportunities to improve academic support services, resolving complex operational and technological challenges, and contributing to the Faculty's strategic objectives through effective leadership and continuous improvement

Qualifications Required:

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree required or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

PhD strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 to 7 years related administrative experience at a senior level in a University setting; supporting educational/faculty development and academic applications of technology to and teaching and learning within an academic environment.
Post-secondary teaching experience and/or experience delivering training in an academic setting required.
Knowledge of the structure of the University, its policies and procedures.
Demonstrated success with the implementation of new initiatives and processes.
Requires a sophisticated understanding of the post-secondary environment, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the provision of support for pedagogy and pedagogy-driven instructional technology.
Proven experience in educational design, teaching and research using information technology. Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate high-impact educational programming and faculty development initiatives that address diverse instructor needs.,
Experience with program development, professional learning, service delivery and evaluation of those activities in a higher education context. Proven effective leadership and participation in committee work
Experience developing and curating written and digital communications for academic and professional audiences, including reports, pedagogical resources, and public-facing content related to teaching and learning.
Experience in conflict resolution and distress management, experience providing effective advice and counsel to a wide variety of individuals including senior management, and advocacy skills.
Experience with and working in a culturally diverse environment.
Demonstrated deep commitment to inclusive pedagogies, curriculum and/or initiatives.
Extensive experience working with diverse populations include demonstrated effective consultation skills with various constituencies.
Familiarity with University structures, Faculty priorities, governance practices, and University policies and procedures.
Experience managing a team in a unionized environment, with familiarity working with human resource policies and collective agreements.

SKILLS:

Advanced analytical and computer skills.
Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), E-mail (Outlook), electronic calendar organizer (e.g., Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Excellent Internet-based research skills.
Ability to work with data and computing programs.
Ability to work independently with a high level of tact and in a highly consultative / collaborative manner.
Ability to work under pressure without instruction/direction.
Demonstrated ability to empower colleagues and oversee work of multifaceted team
Ability to interpret and present data related to undergraduate and graduate programs.
Superior analytical, evaluative, organizational, and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to utilize logic and discretion in the interpretation of policy, procedures and guidelines
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written; Demonstrated skills and experience managing multi-discipline staff with diverse skills in a unionized environment
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of leadership, program design, and community engagement.

OTHER:

Superior knowledge of and commitment to adult education and the needs of adult learners.
Extensive knowledge of learning technologies and practices; emerging and innovative social and communications technologies, particularly as applied to online learning and content production as a strategic priority in an academic environment.
Ability to drive change and build capabilities that effectively balance the needs between continuously exploring capabilities to optimize operational efficiency and delivering innovative and agile IT services

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 11/06/2026,11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Personnel Subarea:PM

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $110,973 - $129,471 -- Broadband Salary Range: $110,973 - $184,957

Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening 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 http://uoft.me/UP.

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 contact [email protected].

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.

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