Instructional Design Coordinator (TERM)

Date Posted: 01/10/2025

Req ID: 41280

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Data Sciences Institute

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00057495

Description:

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.

The Data Sciences Institute (DSI) is a highly specialized research initiative at the University that draws on world-class research expertise across multiple academic divisions, affiliated hospitals, regional, national, and international academic partners, and commercial organizations. The mission of the DSI is to provide the leadership and capacity to catalyze the transformative nature of data sciences across disciplines leveraging and strengthening U of T’s pre-eminence in data sciences. DSI promotes the flow of methodological advancements such as data management, computing, data integration, novel statistical methodology, visualization methods and will facilitate the training of new generations of interdisciplinary trainees. DSI aims to unify and galvanize the core strengths of Toronto’s data science community building capacity for data and computational-based projects and training by being the focal point for the coordination of data science activities and partnerships to further elevate UofT’s global stature.

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.

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:

The Data Sciences Institute delivers upskilling data science Certificates that provide technical data science and professional skills. As the Instructional Design Coordinator, Upskilling, reporting to the Director, DSI Operations & Strategy and working closely with the Director, Digital Technology Skills, you will be responsible for the oversight of the academic technical skills content of the Institute’s Certificates, onboarding and support for hiring of instructors and support staff. You will compile best practices for data science not-for-credit pedagogy, instructional design plans, learning outcomes, and evaluation frameworks to lead the development and implementation of components of instruction and tailored certificate programming needs. You will lead the development of the content for instructional workshops and facilitate upskilling workshops and seminars for organizations. You will support proposal writing for data science programming, supporting the directors’ engagement with stakeholders. You will contribute to data science projects developed with companies and partnership development officers. You will also be responsible for advancing the University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and maintaining course shells on the learning management engine
• Providing formal job-related training
• Developing and implementing components of instructional programs; Developing instructional design plans for use in teaching contexts involving educational technologies
• Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
• Researching and recommending educational technologies and best practices related to teaching and learning
• Developing content for instructional workshops; Facilitating educational workshops and seminars.
• Monitoring accounts for a project and/or program
• Directing the activities of casual staff

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree with curriculum focus in educational technology, instructional design, adult learning principals, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating online course content for adult learners
• Experience coordinating/supporting/planning several projects of varying complexities in a fast-paced environment and with a high degree of initiative
• Experience developing and delivering workshops/training to internal and external stakeholders in an academic setting
• Experience working with a range of e-learning tools and learning management systems
• Understanding of and experience with AODA Compliance requirements in relation to course/program design, development and delivery
• Experience drafting funding proposals
• Experience supervising casual staff
• Excellent project management skills; strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written); ability to effectively present information
• Advanced knowledge in Office 365, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Word and Teams
• Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g. SharePoint) is preferred
• Strong knowledge of instructional design best practices and frameworks
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships among academics, staff, clients and peers

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge and familiarity of University of Toronto programs andprofessional certificates is a strong asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player

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.

Note: this is a term position, ending March 31, 2026

Closing Date: 01/21/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW 

Appointment Type: Grant – Term 

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: 

USW Pay Band 14 — $90,056. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $115,169. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 

Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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