Instructional Designer

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus is seeking an Instructional Designer to design, develop, implement and evaluate courses using AI, AR/VR and open educational resources.

You will collaborate with SMEs and technical staff, apply inclusive design (UDL), manage course projects end-to-end, and travel as required.

This role requires a Master’s in Instructional Design and at least two years’ post-secondary experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field.
• Minimum 2 years as an Instructional Designer in post-secondary settings.
• Proficient with learning management systems and AI tools.
• Experience applying AR/VR/3D technologies to course design.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design instructional content with SMEs, aligning to objectives.
• Integrate emerging technologies into courses per TEL plan.
• Stay current with trends in instructional design.
• Conduct needs assessment with SMEs for design decisions.
• Develop authentic assessments with SMEs.
• Create accessible, inclusive learning experiences (UDL).
• Manage course design projects from start to finish.
• Support open educational resources usage.
• Provide faculty instructional design consultation.
• Gather feedback and iterate on course design.
• Collaborate with Learning Technologies staff.
• Be prepared to travel as part of role.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Project management

Organization skills

Creativity

Adult learning theory

Emerging technologies

Education

Master’s degree in Instructional Design

Tools

LMS proficiency

Generative AI tools

AR/VR/3D tech

Job description

Job Content (SDF) Details

Job Content (SDF) Details

Competition Number P17712 Posting Title Instructional Designer Classification Instructor Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus Other Location(s) Building Other Building Date Posted 09/03/2026 Closing Date JIQ # Start Date 09/28/2026 End Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Ongoing No Category of work Full Time Bargaining Unit Faculty Association Hours of Work To be Assigned, 1442.75 hours Salary Range As per Academic Salary Table Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay 199 assigned days

Posting Status Open Special Instructions to Applicants

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples have been historically underrepresented in the labour market due to systemic barriers, and that advancing reconciliation includes addressing these inequities within our own institution. Strengthening Indigenous representation among employees is a priority in Sask Polytech’s Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Strategy 2025–2030.

In alignment with Section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, and in partnership with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association, we will prioritize candidates who meet the qualifications for this position. Applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Self-identification information is kept confidential and supports our reconciliation commitments and efforts to foster inclusive and culturally grounded learning and working environments. Choosing not to self-identify will not negatively impact an applicant’s consideration.

Job Duties

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

The Instructional Designer is an integral part of a collaborative development team responsible for creating innovative and engaging learning experiences using suitable educational technologies and instructional design strategies. This vital role involves designing, developing, implementing and evaluating courses, leveraging established and emerging learning technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), spatial learning (augmented and virtual realities), game-based learning, and open educational resources. The ideal candidate works effectively in a team consisting of subject matter and technical experts to collaboratively develop courses and ensure the delivery of high-quality educational content that meets the needs of diverse learners.

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities And Experience

Specific Accountabilities

• Course Design: Work with various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to effectively blueprint and design instructional content, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and pedagogical best practices, while coordinating with other Learning Technology teams for technical development of courses.
• Technology Integration: Research and recommend the integration of emerging technologies into instructional design processes in alignment with Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Strategic Plan and the Learning and Teaching Division’s Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) Plan.
• Professional Development: Stay current with trends and best practices in instructional design and educational technologies to support Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Strategic Plan and TEL Plan.
• Needs Assessment: Conduct learner and content needs assessment in collaboration with SMEs to inform effective course design and revisions.
• Authentic Assessment: Guide the development of authentic assessments in collaboration with SMEs to ensure appropriate and meaningful evaluation of student learning.
• Accessibility and Inclusivity: Create accessible, and inclusive learning experiences using universal design for learning (UDL) principles and Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Quality Standards for Online Courses.
• Project Management: Independently manage the lifecycle of assigned course design projects, effectively balancing multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful completion.
• Open Education Resources: Support the use of open educational resources in e-learning.
• Faculty Consultation: Provide instructional design consultation to faculty, recommending evidence-based practices and strategies for learner-centred course design.
• Feedback Incorporation: Gather and analyze feedback from faculty and learners to iteratively improve course design quality and effectiveness.
• Collaboration: Actively engage Learning Technologies staff and distributed development teams.
• Perform related duties to instructional design and educational technologies.
• Be prepared to travel as part of the role.

Duties Required Qualifications, Skills And Abilities (QSA)

• Education: A Master’s degree specializing in Instructional Design, Educational Technologies, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of practical experience working as an Instructional Designer developing interactive technology-rich courses at the post-secondary level with SMEs and technical teams that meet relevant provincial, federal and international standards such as WCAG.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient using learning management systems and generative AI tools. Demonstrated experience incorporating emerging technologies, such as AR, VR and 3D technologies, into the course design process to enhance learner engagement and instructional effectiveness.
• Adult Learning Theories: Advanced understanding of adult learning theories and instructional design models.
• Emerging Technologies: Stay current with trends in educational technologies and make informed recommendations for their integration in course design.
• Creativity: Proven ability to think creatively and develop innovative and effective instructional solutions.
• Collaboration and Autonomy: Ability to work responsibly, demonstrating initiative as part of a collaborative academic and technical team.
• Organization Skills: Strong project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration and articulate design decisions

Diversity:

Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Desired QSA Required Competencies

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of Reference Contacts