Instructional Design Consultant

3 days ago

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Durham College Full time
About Durham College

Durham College is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six honours bachelor's degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300 apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in professional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

A forward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA's Top 100 employers and one of Canada's Greenest Employers and has been recognized as a Top 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times.

DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Job Summary

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is seeking an Instructional Design Consultant to provide instructional design advice, guidance and support to faculty, subject-matter experts (SMEs), staff and administrators through the application of current evidence-based principles and Universal Design for Learning.

The incumbent will be responsible for the development of online (asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, flexible, or HyFlex) course design and development that meets Durham College's standards for academic quality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Designs instructional content based on information provided by subject matter experts aligned with the capabilities of our learning management system
  • Collaborates with subject matter experts, curriculum consultants, and eLearning developers to design online (asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, flexible, or HyFlex) courses that are active and engaging
  • Applies expertise in pedagogy to develop effective learning outcomes, online teaching strategies, online learning activities and tasks and assessment strategies
  • Creates mapping and design documents, storyboards, recommendations documents and other required documentation to support the creation of high-quality courses
  • Provides training, coaching and direct support to faculty, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders as required in instructional design principles including digital pedagogy, and implementation of Universal Design for Learning, design thinking and science of learning principles in DC Connect (D2L Brightspace), course and assessment design
  • Independently assigns and manages tasks with faculty and staff to ensure successful completion of projects within timelines and budget; Manages and resolves conflicts and challenges as well as anticipating problems and proactively mitigating them; Actively coordinates and manages timelines and competing priorities to ensure outcomes are met
  • Conducts quality assurance audits of existing online/hybrid/flexible/HyFlex courses to ensure quality standards are met
  • Develops and implements innovative strategies and support materials for faculty, course developers and other stakeholders
  • Hires, manages, trains and supports subject-matter experts, course developers, and work-study students as required, and monitors timelines to ensure optimized output and quality within deadlines. Provides advice and guidance, and develops remedial strategies as required
  • Provides input and support in teaching excellence and skill development, in collaboration with the CTL team
  • Maintains currency in the field of instructional design, educational technology, and pedagogical approaches
Qualifications
  • A minimum of a Masters degree is required, preferably in Education
  • Certificate in Learning Experience Design and/or Instructional Design considered an asset
  • A minimum of five years of related work experience with an educational academic environment including teaching and learning, eLearning, and instructional design
  • Extensive experience with online teaching and learning practices
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all matters related to students, staffing and programming
  • High level of experience managing staff / team
  • Experience facilitating training, workshops and coaching for faculty and course developers, providing leadership in an academic environment
  • Extensive knowledge of pedagogy and science of learning principles
  • Experience in instructional design and use of educational technology, specifically: Digital andragogy, Articulate Storyline, H5P, D2L Brightspace, and Microsoft 365 Suite
  • Knowledge of institutional and ministry educational initiatives, instructional design issues, quality standards, online course standards, and college policies and procedures
  • Comprehensive understanding of AODA, WCAG2.0, and copyright guidelines
  • Experience with outcomes-based education, Universal Design for Learning, adult learning principles
  • Experience in development of instructional design, e-Learning strategies, and the delivery of face-to-face, hybrid, hyflex, and online resource materials, and coaching faculty and course developers on these topics
  • Experience in staff and managing professional relationships, demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, project management and decision-making skills
  • Experience in learning and applying new educational technologies
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications skills, and a proven ability to work well with clients and colleagues are essential

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