Instructional Designer

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking an Instructional Designer for its graduate programs. The role involves developing in-person, hybrid, and online course content, and collaborating with faculty to enhance educational experiences. Candidates should have a Master's degree in education and 5+ years of relevant experience. This is a 1-year term opportunity with a closing date of 10/15/2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in instructional technology support.
• Demonstrated expertise in educational pedagogy.
• Experience with video filming and editing.

Responsibilities

• Advising instructors on curriculum development strategies.
• Consulting on tailored programming needs.
• Developing online assessments and learning modules.

Skills

Experience in graduate level education

Knowledge of online educational tools

Excellent collaboration skills

Strong analytical and organizational ability

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in education

Tools

Learning management systems

Digital learning authoring tools

Job description

Date Posted: 10/03/2025
Req ID: 45380
Faculty/Division: School of Management
Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:
The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.

Your opportunity:
As the Instructional Designer for graduate programs, you will be responsible for incorporating evidence-based, learner-centered design into our graduate programs. Managing the development of in-person, hybrid and online course content for various programs and initiatives, building digital learning modules that provide training and support for students, staff and faculty across a wide range of topics using a variety of software, and working collaboratively with department subject matter experts to help design and develop content and ensure adherence to branding guidelines.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising instructors on strategies for developing and delivering curriculum
• Consulting with instructors, administrators and student groups on the development of tailored programming needs
• Developing digital learning modules and online assessments using existing software for instructional purposes
• Developing and implementing components of instructional programs
• Developing instructional design plans for use in teaching contexts involving educational technologies
• Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
• Researching and recommending educational technologies and best practices related to teaching and learning

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in education or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in graduate level in-person, hybrid and online education program planning, as well as instructional technology support
• Knowledge of online educational tools, demonstrated expertise in educational pedagogy, including experience in pedagogical principles, delivery and evaluation of online learning
• Demonstrated experience in working with faculty and staff to develop online curricular and co-curricular content
• Experience working with a range of digital learning authoring tools and learning management systems
• Good knowledge about online resources, including assessment and evaluation
• Good knowledge of industry standards and emerging trends in A/V and digital learning technology
• Demonstrated experience with video filming and editing
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work well under pressure, both individually and as a team member
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong and effective analytical and organizational ability skills to develop good working relations among staff, clients and peers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Goal oriented
• Insightful
• Motivated self-learner
• Team player

This is a 1 year term opportunity.

Closing Date: 10/15/2025, 11:59PM ET

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.