Educational Developer

University of New Brunswick; Saint John; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Brunswick is seeking an Educational Developer to enhance teaching and learning excellence. This full-time position involves collaborating with faculty to design engaging curricula, incorporating instructional technology, and facilitating professional development. The role supports a hybrid work environment and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Full pension

Minimum of three weeks vacation annually

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Dental, life, and health insurance

Qualifications

• Master's degree focused on instructional design or educational pedagogy.
• 3 years of experience in course design and program curricula development.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in developing engaging learning experiences.
• Collaborate on curriculum design and instructional methodologies.
• Organize professional development opportunities for faculty.

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in instructional design or educational pedagogy

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Closing Date: May 26th, 2025 at 4:00 PM

TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING & LEARNING
Transformative Teaching & Learning promotes a strong culture of teaching & learning excellence, helps educators and faculties develop and deliver excellent course and curricula, supports educator's use of instructional technology and media, and to facilitates the development and use of exceptional teaching & learning spaces, both physical and virtual.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 3-Year Term | Saint John | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)

Salary Range: $57,614 - $74,900 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director, Teaching & Learning Services, the Educational Developer assists faculty in developing effective and engaging learning experiences, incorporating instructional technology and media as appropriate.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff in the design/redesign of classroom-based curricula and courses using instructional design theory and principles.
• Coach faculty members and instructors in improving their teaching methods.
• Incorporate learning technologies and media strategies where appropriate.
• Organize, develop, facilitate, and promote professional development opportunities for faculty and instructors.
• Create instructional resource materials to support faculty and instructors.
• Research the scholarship of teaching and learning in higher education.
• Research, advise, and adapt instructional methodologies and assessment strategies.
• Write funding proposals and hire student workers or other temporary staff.
• Other instructional design-related duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master's degree with a focus on instructional design, educational pedagogy, and the design of instructional materials.
• 3 years of hands-on experience in course design, development, and support, as well as in designing and developing program curricula, preferably in a post-secondary environment.

Additional Strengths

• Proficient at the organization and delivery of professional development workshops.
• Experience in using D2L Brightspace, or other learning management systems is an asset.
• Ability to play a leadership role as well as work constructively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Proven time management, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills.

Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.