Senior Learning Designer & Consultant

University-of-Albert; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University-of-Albert invites a Senior Learning Designer & Consultant to lead the instructional design and learning consultancy efforts within the Learning Design Studio of the FoMD. You will partner with clinicians and researchers to translate complex medical teaching needs into high-impact learning experiences, while bridging pedagogical strategy with hands-on development.

As the sole instructional designer, you will manage projects from concept through implementation, align initiatives with

Qualifications

• Experience designing learning experiences for higher education or healthcare education.
• Ability to translate clinical/academic needs into engaging learning materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional design efforts for the studio and act as learning consultant to clinicians and researchers.
• Oversee project lifecycles and team workflows to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide functional leadership to designers and collaborate with subject matter experts to produce impactful learning experiences.

Skills

Instructional design

Learning consulting

Project management

Pedagogical consultation

Job description

This position has an initial appointment of3 years, with the possibility of renewal.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

The Learning Design Studio is a multidisciplinary hub in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD), dedicated to advancing health sciences education through design-oriented solutions. Our team delivers a diverse portfolio including eLearning courses and interactive websites, visual communications design, educational multimedia, and 3D-printed prototypes.

We are seeking a Senior Learning Designer & Consultant who is a blend of creative developer, strategic consultant, and project leader. In this role, you will serve as the studio’s lead instructional designer and learning consultant, partnering with clinicians and researchers to translate complex medical teaching, learning, and community outreach needs into high-impact learning experiences. As the sole instructional designer on the team, you will move seamlessly between high-level pedagogical consultation and hands-on instructional development.

You will also act as the Studio’s project manager, overseeing project lifecycles, facilitating team workflows, and ensuring our initiatives are strategically aligned and financially sustainable within our cost recovery model. You will provide functional leadership to a talented team of visual communications and industrial designers, and work with various subject matter experts to bring meaningful learning experiences to life.