Senior Resource Design Specialist

1 week ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Resource Design Specialist to join our team at the University of Waterloo. As a key member of our Centre for Education in Mathematics & Computing (CEMC), you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of our electronic educational resources.

Key Responsibilities
  • Resource Development Strategy and Needs Assessment
    • Develop targeted strategies to increase the use of our online outreach activities
    • Advise senior management on setting direction for electronic resources by assessing the needs of the educational community
    • Track predictors of student success and satisfaction using analytics tools
    • Evaluate existing resources using research and knowledge of current technologies
    • Understand current pedagogical research and advise on creating, modifying, and maintaining resources
    • Recommend emerging technologies for individualized and differentiated assessment and instruction
    • Update and maintain strategies for our online presence
    • Generate innovative ideas for enhancing our resources and platforms
  • Technical Design and Implementation
    • Create and manage the technical implementation of e-learning resources
    • Responsible for rapid-prototyping, testing, and piloting new resources and functionalities
    • Deal with rapidly changing technology and anticipate new and emerging technologies
    • Maintain ongoing knowledge of instructional design, learning technology, and learning best practices
    • Interpret technical requirements for non-expert audiences
  • Content Knowledge Design and Implementation
    • Create and manage the academic content for e-learning resources
    • Maintain knowledge of curriculum topics from elementary school through undergraduate education in mathematics and/or computer science
    • Enhance own subject-matter knowledge and skills in mathematics and/or computer science and educational theory
    • Research and develop ideas for new and complementary resources
    • Interpret content and educational requirements for non-expert audiences
  • Project Management
    • Manage electronic resource development projects, providing instructional design and project leadership
    • Provide accurate development of time estimates for completion of discrete content components
    • Help ensure successful completion of online resource projects on-time, within scope, and employing sound design and development practices
    • Utilize scope and change management techniques to manage larger goals against realistic expectations
    • Keep senior management informed of project issues requiring intervention or pivot in direction
  • Communication and Training
    • Disseminate knowledge of new teaching and learning technologies to stakeholders
    • Present results of research and development activities and strategic direction to internal and external stakeholders
    • Deliver and facilitate information sessions and meetings with authors and contributors
    • Develop and manage relationships with key representatives from units across campus
    • Maintain connections with external organizations and professional associations
  • Other CEMC Outreach Activities
    • Participate in the CEMC Visits Schools program as an educator
    • Participate in the creative content design of global mathematics and computing contests
    • Participate in on-campus marking of global mathematics contests
    • Participate in CEMC workshops and conferences as a speaker
    • Provide recruitment support and act as a CEMC and Waterloo brand ambassador
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree with qualifications in the field of Education required
    • 7-10 years' current or recent experience teaching full-time at Grade 4 to 6 level
    • Extensive experience in the development of educational materials and digital media design
    • Success leading academic projects and working with academic stakeholders
    • Project management experience leading educationally-related development projects in a higher education setting an asset
    • Knowledge of instructional design, learning theory, and e-learning best practices
    • Knowledge of media development tools, learning, e-learning tools, learning management systems, and their optimal application
    • Advanced experience with mathematical software packages
    • Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite
    • Advanced skills communicating technical and non-technical topics to a variety of audiences
    • Expert teacher of mathematics and/or computer science at the Grade 4 to 6 level
    • Superior verbal and written communication skills
    • Proven ability to present Mathematics and/or Computer Science outreach workshops in elementary and secondary school settings
    • Strong research skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • A keen ability to problem-solve and creatively identify effective and efficient solutions in complex systems and processes
    • Critical, creative, and strategic thinking capability, with a continuous improvement mindset
    • Ability to travel locally, domestically, and possibly internationally in support of Outreach initiatives
    • Valid driver's license and ability to travel internationally
    • Clear Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment
    Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. We value the diverse and intersectional identities of our students, faculty, and staff and are committed to accessibility for all employees.

We seek applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women, and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.

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