Online Course Development- Adult Learning

Durham College • Oshawa, ON

2d • Remote

About The Position

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.
Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly 3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.
DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.
This course focuses on improving adult learning outcomes in corporate and post-secondary settings by applying evidence-based teaching methods. Learners examine how motivation influences adult learning by considering factors such as barriers to participation, learning environments, and instructional styles. The course explores how motivation shapes decisions about technology choices, communication approaches, the design of effective learning activities and instructional techniques. Learners also develop practical communication skills to manage challenging behaviours and maintain productive learning environments in both workplace and academic contexts.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of recent experience in teaching and training;
• Holds a Master’s degree (or higher) in Education; additional certification or designations in corporate training a significant asset;
• At least 5 years of cumulative post-secondary teaching experience in a related field, with an emphasis on technology-enhanced teaching an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in the course content topic area;
• High technical skill using all main functions of learning management systems, particularly D2L Brightspace is an asset;
• Ability to effectively design and develop content to meet curricular needs for an online, asynchronous course delivery;
• Demonstrated skill and good judgment in selection of appropriate teaching materials;
• The ability to produce quality written documentation;
• Excellent research and critical thinking skills;
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and participate in consultative decision making;
• The demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines;
• The organizational skills to take a project from an initial idea through delivery, working under pressure, with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• additional certification or designations in corporate training a significant asset
• emphasis on technology-enhanced teaching an asset
• High technical skill using all main functions of learning management systems, particularly D2L Brightspace is an asset

Responsibilities

• Identify, design, and develop appropriate learning materials for technology-mediated learning including developing new content, curating available material, navigation layout, assessments, text and visual content, etc.;
• Implement the principles of Universal Design for Learning during development of materials;
• Maintain alignment of all teaching materials with the course learning outcomes;
• Ensure all materials are AODA and WCAG 2.0 compliant and follow copyright law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior