Hybrid Instructional Designer - 18-Month Contract

University-of-Niagara-Falls-Canad; Niagara Falls; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Niagara Falls Canada in Niagara Falls, ON, is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the Centre for Teaching Excellence on an 18-month contract. You will report to the Manager, Instructional Design and collaborate with the CTE team to develop interactive online courses across diverse delivery modes.

Leveraging instructional design best practices, you will create engaging, inclusive content and manage projects to ensure timely course completion while supporting faculty,

Qualifications

• Degree in Education or relevant field; Master’s degree is an asset.
• Certification in Instructional Design or equivalent experience.
• Quality Matters certification.
• Experience working with faculty for a minimum of 2-4 years.
• Teaching experience for a minimum of 2-4 years, preferably in higher education.
• Instructional design experience for a minimum of 2-4 years.
• Curriculum development experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop eLearning storyboards using instructional best practices.
• Utilize LMS templates for multi-modal delivery within the Learning Management System.
• Assist faculty in developing instructional materials and organizing content.
• Design, support, and facilitate workshops and learning sessions.
• Work with courseware developers to optimize collaborative learning experiences.
• Apply instructional strategies such as gamification, simulations, and case studies.
• Organize and archive visual elements and instructional materials for future use.
• Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Stay updated on graphic design tools and educational trends.

Skills

Collaboration with SMEs

Project management

LMS familiarity

Instructional design experience

Education

Degree in Education or relevant field

Master’s degree would be an asset

Certification in Instructional Design or equivalent experience

Quality Matters certification

Job description

The University of Niagara Falls Canada in Niagara Falls, ON, is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the Centre for Teaching Excellence on an 18-month contract. You will report to the Manager, Instructional Design and collaborate with the CTE team to develop interactive online courses across diverse delivery modes.

Leveraging instructional design best practices, you will create engaging, inclusive content and manage projects to ensure timely course completion while supporting faculty,