Senior Learning Designer & Consultant

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta's Learning Design Studio in FoMD seeks a Senior Learning Designer & Consultant to lead instructional design efforts. You will partner with clinicians and researchers to translate complex medical teaching and outreach needs into high‑impact learning experiences, balancing strategic consultation with hands‑on development.

As the studio’s sole instructional designer, you will move between pedagogical guidance and practical design work, and you will act as the project

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional design projects translating medical teaching needs into learning experiences.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers to deliver impactful eLearning and visuals.

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.