Instructional Development Consultant

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation 25 days

Extended health & dental

Defined benefit pension

Flexible hybrid work

BCIT courses access

Wellness programs

Fitness centre access

Relocation assistance

Job summary

BCIT’s Teaching and Learning Unit is seeking a temporary, full-time Instructional Development Consultant to support our instructors as they design courses, develop programs, review curricula, and advance teaching practice using a wide range of instructional technologies. BCIT works to provide career-ready education and remains a leading centre for teaching innovation.

The IDC will lead curriculum projects and guide experiential learning for online, blended, and classroom settings while managing

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Adult Education, Curriculum Development, or Educational Technology; equivalent combination considered.
• Minimum of five years of hands-on instructional design, post-secondary instruction, business/industry training, and curriculum evaluation.
• Recent teaching experience with lesson planning, experiential learning, and rubric-based assessment at the post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, deliver, assess, and evaluate learner-centered curriculum.
• Knowledge of competency-based curriculum and assessment design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement curriculum projects using a broad range of instructional tools.
• Lead project teams in the development of instructional products and support six BCIT schools.
• Advance teaching practice through technology-enabled methods and educator development.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Prioritization

Team leadership

Deadline management

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Education

Master’s Degree in Adult Education or related field

Job description

Position Summary

BCIT’s Teaching and Learning Unit is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Instructional Development Consultant. As an Instructional Development Consultant (IDC) you will join a team of professionals who support our instructors as they design courses, develop new programs, review programs and curriculum while supporting the advancement of teaching practice using a wide and evolving range of techniques and educational technologies.

BCIT works in part because of its commitment to quality teaching and the provision of career-ready education for our graduates. For over 25 years the Institute has invested in the support of quality education through its Teaching and Learning Unit (TLU). To this day the TLU remains one of the largest and most innovative Centres of its type in Canada.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have proven abilities as a post‑secondary/adult educator. Must be trained and experienced in the design, development and implementation of curriculum projects, and the design of experiential learning experiences for online, blended and classroom learning using a broad range of instructional tools. The successful candidate will be a proficient project manager. Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level must be recent and exemplary. The successful candidate is expected to be a self‑starter with the ability to lead both projects and teams in support of our six schools. As an IDC , you will join a team of educators focused on delivering the unique value of a BCIT education; one that is practical, current and career focused.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s Degree in Adult Education, Curriculum Development, or Educational Technology; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of five years recent, hands‑on experience in the areas of: instructional design; post‑secondary instruction; business/industry training; educational technology applications; program and curriculum evaluation; instructor development activities.
• Recent teaching experience that includes full responsibilities for lesson planning, experiential learning, and rubric‑based assessment designs, preferably at the post‑secondary level.
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, deliver, assess, and evaluate learner‑centred curriculum.
• Knowledge of competency‑based curriculum and assessment design approach.
• Experience in trades or technology, either as an instructor or a practitioner, an asset.
• Demonstrated ability:
  • Establish proactive, positive consulting relationships.
  • Apply exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Facilitate in a variety of settings.
  • Establish priorities in managing multiple projects.
  • Work both independently and as a team member in a variety of disciplines and at multiple levels within an organization.
  • Work to tight deadlines and exercise sound judgment.
  • Lead project teams in the development of sound instructional products, including those that use existing and emerging educational technologies.
  • Design and develop curriculum that maximizes the benefits of existing and emerging educational technologies.

BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion

BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT , and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Accessibility is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty‑five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position )
• Competitive employer‑paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans !
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part‑time.

Posting Category

Faculty

Department 2

Department 2 Academic Plan'g & Quality Assurance

Campus Location

Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Range: $69,006 - $120,460 per annum

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Application Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.

• GED
• High School Diploma
• Certificate
• Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PHD

• 0-1
• 1-2
• 3-5
• 6-9
• 10+

• Yes
• No

• I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
• I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
• I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate

• I acknowledge that there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date of this temporary position.