Instructional Designer
About The Position
The University of Niagara Falls Canada is looking for an instructional designer to join the Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) on a 18 month contract. As an instructional designer you will report to the Manager: Instructional Design and work closely with the developing CTE team, including the Senior Instructional Designer, and other academic and administrative units across the UNF community, in the development of interactive and research-grounded online courses. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with the CTE team to support faculty, curriculum developers, and specialists by designing instructional materials for diverse delivery modes. Leveraging instructional design best practices, they will create engaging, inclusive content and manage projects to ensure timely course completion.
Requirements
- Degree in Education or relevant field.
- Certification in Instructional Design or equivalent experience.
- Quality Matters certification.
- Experience working with faculty for a minimum of 2-4 years.
- Teaching experience for a minimum of 2-4, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Instructional design experience for a minimum of 2-4 years.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree would be an asset.
- Curriculum development experience would be an asset.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop eLearning storyboards using creative designs and instructional best practices.
- Utilize course templates within the Learning Management System (LMS) for multi-modal delivery.
- Assist faculty in developing instructional materials, organizing content, and selecting appropriate media formats.
- Design, support, and facilitate workshops and learning sessions.
- Work with courseware developers to optimize collaborative learning experiences.
- Utilize instructional strategies such as gamification, simulations, and case studies to enhance student learning.
- Organize and archive visual elements and instructional materials for future use.
- Manage multiple projects and prioritize needs to meet tight deadlines.
- Stay updated on graphic design tools, educational trends, and practices to inform instructional design.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- 3 weeks of vacation
- Extensive paid time off, including annual birthday leave
- 2 paid volunteer days to support your community
- Extended Health and Dental coverage
- Emergency Medical Travel assistance
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- A generous annual Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
