Instructional Designer, Learning Technologies – Studio for Teaching and Learning

Date Posted: December 16, 2024

Posting Deadline: January 3, 2025

Department: Studio for Teaching and Learning

Type of Employment: 4-year Contract, Full-time

Group Affiliation: APC Group, Group 5 ($68,203 annually)

At Saint Mary’s University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University’s success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Instructional Designer, Learning Technologies to join our Studio for Teaching and Learning team.

Please note that recruitment will resume January 6th, 2025.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary’s, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional development
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Learning and Development, the Instructional Designer, Learning Technologies will:

Educational Program Development:

• Create educational and training programs for faculty, students, professionals, and staff.
• Develop and deliver content through various formats, including classroom based, online classes, and self-study modules.
• Curriculum Design and Development:
• Design, develop, modify, and organize curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners and learning environments.
• Utilize applicable learning technologies to enhance curriculum delivery and engagement.
• Technology Needs Analysis:
• Conduct analysis and evaluation to identify and request learning technologies that satisfy curriculum development needs.
• Ensure the selected technologies align with instructional design principles and best practices.
• Write and prepare educational technology tool proposals and reports to support and enhance teaching and learning, various types of programs, and academic supports.
• Application of Learning Technologies:
• Apply learning technologies as tools to support instructional design principles, pedagogy, andragogy, and practices.
• Use innovate and ever-changing technology to create, enhance, improve, and adapt educational and training programs.
• Additional Duties:
• Work as a member of the Learning and Development team under the teaching and learning centre.
• Collaborate with faculty and colleagues to analyze instructional and course outcomes.
• Utilize accepted instructional theories and principles to produce learning materials.
• Incorporate adult learning principles when designing and developing instructional materials.
• Provide expertise in planning, developing, and delivering learning experiences in various learning spaces, particularly online.
• Design and develop learning content, interactive activities, and assessments with faculty and colleagues for use in various learning environments.
• Design a variety of instructional materials for learner centred courses, online programs, online-based learning aids, and other programs as needed.
• Redesign courses for online learning while adhering to institutional academic goals.
• Recommend changes to existing courses, including technology and instructional methods, to better adhere to course delivery options.
• Design and deliver online and instructor-led training.
• Analyze and apply trends in learning techniques and technologies.
• Support faculty and colleagues in troubleshooting teaching approaches and technologies.
• Write instructional text or scripts in written, audio, and video formats.
• Brainstorm creative learning techniques and innovative instructional strategies.
• Analyze courses to ensure they meet or exceed institutional standards and provide reports for accreditation reviews.
• Adapt coursework to assist learners with disabilities, ensuring equality in learning opportunities.
• Stay current on new, emerging and trending instructional technology tools and LMS features and tools to make recommendations and advocate for adopting tools to offer the best learning experience.
• Consult with colleagues at external institutions.
• Collaborate on external learning projects and participate in professional development opportunities.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Instructional Designer, Learning Technologies you will have:

• Proven experience in instructional design and curriculum development.
• Post-secondary degree in a related field such as Adult Education, Curriculum Design,
• Computer Science, Business, or Organizational Development.
• Expertise in utilizing various learning technologies and tools.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, pedagogy, and andragogy.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Must be able to work independently with strong people skills.
• Exceptional project management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Adult Learning principles, Universal Design for Learning, EDIA, and experiential learning styles.
• Experience with streaming and casting audio and video, using different file types and formats, operating online conference software, HTML 5, Java Script, Articulate, and Camtasia

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on “Apply Now” and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Please note that recruitment will resume January 6th, 2025.

At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at hr@smu.ca.

A little bit about us

Saint Mary’s University

Saint Mary’s University is one of Canada’s top primary undergraduate universities–known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada’s best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary’s provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada’s east coast, Saint Mary’s University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary’s University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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