Instructional Designer

York University; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Instructional Designer to enhance teaching and learning through innovative course design. This role involves providing expert pedagogical support, developing engaging online and blended courses, and collaborating with instructors and staff to integrate effective learning solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a commitment to high-quality work, ensuring that all educational materials meet the diverse needs of learners. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering an enriching educational environment and making a significant impact on student success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of instructional design experience in an academic setting.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer pedagogical support and services for effective instructional design.
• Design and develop learner-centred online and blended courses.

Skills

LMS experience

Moodle

collaboration tools

ePortfolios

blogs

Turnitin

web conferencing software

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

screen recording tools

Microsoft Office

adaptive learning software platforms

Captivate

Articulate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Captivate

Articulate

Job description

Accountable to the Executive Director, the Instructional Designer administers pedagogical and instructional support and services to all instructors, students, and staff wishing to effectively integrate instructional design into their teaching, learning, and administrative milieu. The Instructional Designer provides subject matter expertise in planning and direction of effective, learner-centred online and blended courses and participates in design, development, delivery and assessments of course material. Within SCS, this position supports both the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) area as well as the York University English Language Institute (YUELI).

Education & Experience:

Three years of recent and relevant instructional design experience and learning technology support experience, including designing and developing learning solutions in a range of delivery formats as well as in adaptive learning. Experience developing programs in the technology field and/or highly technical areas such as accounting preferred. Experience providing instructional design advisory services in an academic environment. Needs assessment experience to recommend effective learning solutions. Ability to develop effective working relationships across all levels of the organization. Strong presentation and training skills. Project management experience and a commitment to meeting and exceeding project expectations using formal project management methodologies and appropriate tools. Proven results-orientation. A commitment to excellent and high-quality work. The ability to work accurately under tight and multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously. Excellent written communication skills. Excellent analytical and evaluative skills. Staff training experience considered an asset.

Skills:

Advanced LMS experience. Moodle experience would be an asset. Proven experience using collaboration tools, ePortfolios, blogs, Turnitin, personal response systems and web conferencing software. Experience using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and screen recording tools. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of AODA is required. Experience using various adaptive learning software platforms such as OLI, Aleks, Lumina Datamatics will be an asset. Experience using design and development tools such as Captivate, Articulate preferred.