Instructional Designer

Staff – Non Union

Job Category
M&P – AAPS

Job Profile
AAPS Salaried – Educational Programming, Level A

Job Title
Instructional Designer

Department
Instructional Design Faculty Development Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$4,826.17 – $6,933.92 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date
March 27, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Mar 31, 2025

This position is located within a health-care facility. Therefore, this positions requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.  

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

Job Summary   

This position supports the Faculty Development Office’s goal to create a structured and layered Faculty Development program ranging from individual stand-alone workshops to courses to certificate programs. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the design, development and maintenance of online learning artifacts (including online modules, facilitated learning sessions, blended learning opportunities, and other educational materials as required) that are aimed at improving faculty teaching skills in various contexts.

The position works closely with the existing instructional designer, other members of the office team, and educational stakeholders to ensure that educational resources and technologies appropriately, effectively, consistently and sustainably support the educational objectives of the Faculty of Medicine.

This position is a full-time position at 1.0FTE, for a one year term.

The office is located at the Faculty of Medicine’s City Square site.

The incumbent will be required to attend early morning and late afternoon meetings, with the occasional evening or weekend meeting.

Organizational Status   

Reports to a Faculty Development Office Instructional Designer and works closely with the Faculty Development Office Instructional Designer team.

Work Performed

• Conduct targeted needs assessments as needed

• Assist in designing and developing faculty development materials aimed at improving faculty teaching skills. This includes designing and editing content provided by experts, writing/adding and editing content as needed; translating content into a web-based format.

• Assist faculty developers and individual faculty members in course design and in the development of instructional materials.

• Assists in the programming of online modules and learning artifacts using software and media authoring tools for e-learning.

• Work with content experts, other instructional designers across the Faculty (Med IT) and the wider university (CTLT) to ensure effective communication of issues, needs, problems and opportunities.

• Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of designed materials.

• Work closely in a non-hierarchical, collaborative learning and teaching environment to continuously improve design practices and methodologies.

• Maintain and upgrade applicable job skills as identified and required

• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Overall direction will be obtained from the Faculty Development Office Senior Instructional Designer, and from regular meetings which the Instructional Designer is expected to attend. The position also works closely with other team members in the Faculty Development Office.

This position requires working effectively within an organizational structure and involves a degree of self-direction, the ability to work to tight timelines and strong interpersonal skills. The instructional designer will be required to exercise sound judgment and decision making as poor decisions may be damaging to the reputation of the Faculty Development Office.

Supervision Received    

The position will receive direction from an Instructional Designer.

Supervision Given          

None

Minimum Qualifications

University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

– Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
– Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Adult Education, Curriculum Development or Educational Technology preferred.  Experience writing in various formats, including web-based learning modules and dialogue (for scripted role plays and simulations).

Experience developing learning objectives and ensuring content matches those objectives.  Computer skills-Word, Excel, presentation software, Outlook or other email program, and the Internet. Some knowledge of web design preferred. Passion for and fluency in using a range of online forums for presentations and communication (e.g. v-class, Prezi, etc.). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to set priorities in managing multiple projects. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Familiarity with information and communication technology and multi-media applications. Ability to show initiative and judgment. Understanding of adult learning principles. Ability to work with subject matter experts to identify learning needs. Ability to structure content and activities appropriate for adult learners. Demonstrated ability to adept instructional materials created for one format to another format.

Experience with e-learning authoring software applications such as Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, or Adobe Creative Suite would be an asset.

Familiarity with a wide variety of instructional technologies. Experience with user experience and user interface design.