Competency-Based Assessment & Education Designer

Toronto Metropolitan University; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Metropolitan University is seeking a Competency-based Assessment & Education Designer to support their Micro-credential portfolio. This role involves designing assessments and materials, collaborating with various teams, and enhancing learning experiences for adult learners. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree and relevant experience in learning design and digital media production, focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in learning experience design.
• Experience in competency-based programming design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver competency-based assessments and materials.
• Consult with SMEs and external stakeholders on micro-credentials.

Skills

User Experience Design

Project Management

Communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in Education Technology

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Multimedia Authoring Tools

Job description

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter .

The Chang School

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada's foremost provider of university-based adult education, facilitating access to the University's renowned, professionally relevant courses and programs. Since 1975, we have been delivering leading-edge workplace knowledge that empowers learners to reach their personal and professional goals. We have approximately 70,000 annual enrolments (in 1,500 courses, seminars, and workshops) in Arts; Business; Communication and Design; Community Services; Engineering, Architecture, and Science; Gateway for International Professionals; Programs for 50+; and Spanning the Gaps - Access to Post-Secondary Education. We also offer 86 career-related certificate programs and numerous course series, with 39 certificate programs that can be completed entirely at a distance. Our flexible, accessible programming is available on campus, via distance education, and off-site for employee groups at leading organizations.

We especially welcome applications from individuals who self identify as women, Black, Indigenous or a racialized person, who will be integral towards serving our highly diverse student population. If you identify in one of the former groups, we encourage you to self-identify in your cover letter. This is truly an exciting time to join The Chang School as we embark on our strategic planning guided by the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and with a firm belief that diversity is our strength. We are building a culture of recognizing and celebrating diversity and welcome you to join us.

The Opportunity

The Competency-based Assessment & Education Designer will support the Micro-credential portfolio with the design and development of competency-based performance assessments, preparatory materials, and other content to support the development of micro-credentials.

The successful candidate will :

• Work collaboratively with the Business Development and Micro-credentials team and the Digital Education Strategies (DES) team, instructors, expert assessors, and external partners to develop, produce and deliver assessments and materials that apply the concepts of competency-based assessment and education, performance measurement, user experience design, and learning experience design theory and applications.
• Consult, train, and serve as a resource person to the Program Director, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), team members, and external stakeholders such as employers in design, development, evaluation, and revision of micro-credentials and their associated materials and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work with SMEs and Expert Assessors with the creation of micro-credential assessments and materials by gathering information and experiences from a variety of sources to design and develop relevant, engaging, authentic and industry-aligned micro-credential materials and assessments.
• Examine micro-credential assessments and materials for improvements by conducting needs analyses with SMEs, using sound design principles to identify and define potential assessment strategies and solutions.
• Oversee micro-credential development, individually and collaboratively by leading micro-credential development projects with a team responsible for production of new offerings and redevelopment and revision of existing offerings.
• Participate in promotions and outreach activities, including presentations and workshops for corporate clients and partners to share and promote the competency based approach of The Chang School micro-credentials program

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications :

• Successful completion of a postgraduate degree (Masters or Doctorate) in Education Technology, eLearning or a related field is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience in learning experience design and digital media production, including the following requirements :

One (1) year of relevant and demonstrated experience designing competency-based programming, defined as educational content structured around clearly articulated skills, knowledge, and behaviours that learners must demonstrate to show mastery.

• Experience with current media, technology, practices and pedagogy that best supports engaging and effective experiences for adult learners.
• Experience with user experience design.
• Demonstrated expertise in competency-based assessment approaches, new digital media, and learning experience design.;
• Demonstrated expertise working with D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS);
• Working knowledge of different multimedia authoring tools and other learning experience development applications;
• Working knowledge of project management, consistently meeting targets and deadlines;
• Working knowledge of universal design principles to develop accessible and inclusive learning experiences;
• Proficient knowledge of web and media design technology.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proven management and facilitation skills.
• Solid oral and written communication skills for report, proposal, grant writing and delivery of presentations.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Additional Information (OPSEU)

Position Number(s) 20004635 Reports To Program Director Department Chang School of Continuing Education Employee Group OPSEU Vacancy Type FTCE - this is an existing position Work Location Hybrid (2-3 days a week in-person / on-campus and the remaining days working remotely) Start Date ASAP End Date NA Hours of Work 36.25 Grade 14 Salary Scale $89,613.80 - $113,520.08 Hiring Salary Range $89,613.80 - $97,923.44

• Qualified OPSEU candidates will be considered before members of other employee groups (internal postings only).
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis (internal postings only).
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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