Instructional Designer, Bachelor of Indigenous Midwifery

First Nations Technical Institute•Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON

70d•$28•Remote

About The Position

The Instructional Designer supports the development of Indigenous-centred, engaging, high-quality, interactive, outcome-based course learning content and learning resources for adult learners using evidence-based teaching and learning methodologies and strategies. The incumbent works directly with subject matter experts and applies learning and instructional design theories, practices, and methods to design and develop learning content and learning assessment activities. The instructional designer adheres to established quality assurance, WCAG and AODA standards for new program and course curriculum, and the revision of existing program and course curriculum. The Instructional Designer engages with instructional teams, staff and learners in a wide range of activities, including but not limited to supporting course development, professional development, consultations, scholarship of teaching and learning and supporting innovation in teaching and learning.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Education, ideally specializing in Indigenous adult education, instructional design or curriculum development. Candidates with a related undergraduate degree plus instructional design certification from a recognized, accredited institution and significant related experience may also be considered.
A minimum of the two years of demonstrated professional experience focused on a combination of instructional design, Indigenous Education, post-secondary course development, post-secondary program development and redevelopment, multiple delivery modalities, and educational technologies.
Post-secondary teaching experience with Indigenous learners.
Intimate knowledge of the drivers of success in post-secondary education for Indigenous learners.
Intimate knowledge and experience in creating culture-based learning environments for Indigenous learners.
Experience in utilizing instructional design approaches to the creation of courses, activities, resources and assessments.
Strong proven understanding of varied pedagogical practices including adult education strategies and experiential learning in face-to-face, blended or on-line modalities.
Knowledge of evidence-informed, learner-centred practices in the curricular, pedagogical and assessment aspects of teaching and learning.
Knowledge of a range of teaching and learning strategies.
Knowledge of new and emerging teaching and learning applications and technologies and how to integrate them appropriately in classes, courses, and programs.
Ability to work with technology to support and enhance teaching and learning.
Excellent project management, organizational and time management skills. Able to manage multiple, diverse projects simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong creative thinking skills.
Adaptable, resilient and solution oriented.
Willing and able to travel occasionally and work overtime as required.
Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
Must be legally entitled to work in Ontario, Canada.

Nice To Haves

Strong graphic and visual design skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of engaging learning activities and compelling course content that is learner-centred and enhances learner success in collaboration with instructional teams and subject matter experts.
Create accessible, and inclusive learning experiences using universal design for learning (UDL) principles.
Design and oversee the development of relevant program-specific resources including documents, multi-media, templates, processes, etc. for instructors and learners.
Recommend and design authentic assessments.
Collaborate with program areas as they strategically approach the selection of delivery modalities and pedagogical methodologies in the delivery of their programs.
Support SME training and on-boarding.
Suggest pedagogical options grounded in evidence-based research and proven-practice.
Recommend, advocate for, and utilize new and potentially transformational instructional strategies to enhance learner success.
Remain current on emerging trends and new research in instructional design, curriculum development, educational technologies and Indigenous post-secondary education.
Contribute insights and recommendations during program/course design and during the development/refresh of curriculum.
Co-create learning design and development processes, resources, and tools to support quality assurance and continuous improvement.