Instructional Designer (Term)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Digital Learning Instructional Designer to manage online course content development. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and over 5 years of experience in online education, skilled in instructional technology and digital learning tools. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to work effectively under pressure. This is a full-time, 1-year term position with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in online education program planning.
• Good knowledge about online resources, including assessment and evaluation.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of online course content.
• Advise instructors on curriculum development.
• Develop digital learning modules and online assessments.

Skills

Online education program planning

Instructional technology support

Educational pedagogy

Collaboration skills

Video filming and editing

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Digital learning authoring tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Date Posted: 07/23/2025
Req ID:44449
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:

Working within the Executive Programs Department, as the Digital Learning Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for managing the development of 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
• Advising instructors on strategies for developing and delivering curriculum
• Researching and recommending educational technologies and best practices related to teaching and learning

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in 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 staffto 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:08/13/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 14 -- $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services