Commonwealth of Learning (COL) helps governments and institutions to expand the scale, efficiency and quality of learning by using new approaches, appropriate technologies, and open and distance learning (ODL) methodologies. Headquartered in Vancouver, COL promotes innovation and works with international partners to facilitate learning in support of development goals. It is financed by voluntary contributions from Commonwealth governments.
The Position:
COL is seeking an eminent and senior professional to join as an Education Specialist–Teacher Education to manage and direct initiatives aimed at expanding teacher education through open and distance learning (ODL) and technology-enhanced education and training. The job holder will be required to advise Commonwealth governments on policy development at the highest levels (i.e. by advising ministers), assist institutions to develop ODL policies for teacher education and work with institutions for pre-service teacher training and continuing professional development. Extensive hands-on experience in the use of ODL solutions for teacher education is required.
The applicant must be committed to development and be able to respond innovatively to the application of learning technologies. A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the use of ODL for development is required. The position requires proficiency with office technology and a readiness to travel internationally.
This 3-year initial appointment is renewable for a further term(s) by mutual agreement.
The person must: be a Commonwealth citizen with the ability to network with a wide range of stakeholders and to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds; have the ability to exercise professional judgment, diplomacy and be a team player, while representing COL’s interests internally and externally.
To Apply:
A full job description is displayed on the COL website at www.col.org/opportunities. Interested applicants must provide a resume and cover letter highlighting their professional background. Applications must be submitted by email to opportunities@col.org with the subject: Education Specialist-Teacher Education position, at the latest by December 06, 2013. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, those who have not been contacted by January 31, 2014, should consider that there will be no follow-up to their application.
Applications from women candidates are particularly encouraged.
Job announcement
Job description
The Position:
COL is seeking an eminent and senior professional to join as an Education Specialist–Teacher Education to manage and direct initiatives aimed at expanding teacher education through open and distance learning (ODL) and technology-enhanced education and training. The job holder will be required to advise Commonwealth governments on policy development at the highest levels (i.e. by advising ministers), assist institutions to develop ODL policies for teacher education and work with institutions for pre-service teacher training and continuing professional development. Extensive hands-on experience in the use of ODL solutions for teacher education is required.
The applicant must be committed to development and be able to respond innovatively to the application of learning technologies. A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the use of ODL for development is required. The position requires proficiency with office technology and a readiness to travel internationally.
This 3-year initial appointment is renewable for a further term(s) by mutual agreement.
The person must: be a Commonwealth citizen with the ability to network with a wide range of stakeholders and to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds; have the ability to exercise professional judgment, diplomacy and be a team player, while representing COL’s interests internally and externally.
To Apply:
A full job description is displayed on the COL website at www.col.org/opportunities. Interested applicants must provide a resume and cover letter highlighting their professional background. Applications must be submitted by email to opportunities@col.org with the subject: Education Specialist-Teacher Education position, at the latest by December 06, 2013. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, those who have not been contacted by January 31, 2014, should consider that there will be no follow-up to their application.
Applications from women candidates are particularly encouraged.
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