Learning Design and Development Specialist

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:06/29/2023
**Req ID**: 32417
**Faculty/Division**: School of Continuing Studies
**Department**: Sch of Continuing Studies
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

**Description**:
**About us**:
Complementing our academic offerings are our English Language Program and an expedient and professional Comparative Education Service for learners seeking to have international credentials assessed in Canada.

The Learning Innovation team, as part of the Lifelong Learning & Innovation team at U of T SCS, works to achieve the highest standard of excellence and quality in course design, curriculum, format and instruction. We are responsible for leading the design, development and renewal of leading non-credit, open enrolment courses and certificate programs that align with industry and changes in the workplace. We strive to develop and deliver courses, certificates, and programs that are learner-centric and respond to the unique needs of busy adults seeking to achieve a wide variety of life and learning goals. Furthermore, we are committed to ensuring our instructors provide an environment where theory and practice intersect, and new skills can develop. The Learning Innovation team maximizes innovation and quality in leading the School’s digital learning initiatives and delivery of online learning support services in support of effective teaching and learning.

**Your opportunity**:
This role is currently eligible for hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
- Assessing and determining best practices and standards for multiple instructional modalities
- Developing instructional design plans for use in teaching contexts involving educational technologies
- Developing and implementing components of instructional programs
- Creating program and course materials
- Planning components of projects
- Fostering stakeholder engagement and maintaining relationships with project partners
- Advising others on the development and evaluation of course and training materials

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree with curriculum focus in educational technology, instructional design, adult learning principles and curriculum development or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience designing, developing, implementing and evaluating technology-mediated courses/programs for adult learners, in a revenue generating academic/ continuing education, professional development and/or learning and development context.
- Experience in eLearning course design, development, and delivery.
- Proven work experience with building courses/programs in Canvas or other Learning Management Systems and related software/ communications platforms.
- Experience coordinating/supporting/planning several projects of varying complexities in af ast-paced environment and with a high degree of initiative, meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a diverse team environment.
- Experience with coordinating project plans and schedules and providing input on the development of guidelines, procedures and policies.
- Experience developing and delivering workshops/training to internal and external stakeholders in an academic setting.
- Understanding of AODA Compliance requirements in relation to course/program design, development and delivery.
- Advanced knowledge in Office 365, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Word and Teams.
- Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g. SharePoint) is preferred.
- Ability to use tact, discretion, maintain confidentiality, flexibility and sound judgment.
- Ability to research, identify trends, and best practices in digital learning, and remain well informed of developments in technology.

**Assets (Nonessential)**:

- Experience in or an understanding of the pedagogy and technology of mobile learning, gamified, social, and/or open learning programs.
- Experience with web development including working knowledge of HTML.
- Experience preparing support materials for internal and external users.

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Approachable
- Communicator
- Efficient
- Meticulous
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
- Proactive
- Team player

**Closing Date**: 07/11/2023, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Continuing
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Engineering / Technical

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