Instructional Designer

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Community College Full time

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Nova Scotia Community College team as an Instructional Designer - Curriculum Development Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing instructional materials, activities, and evaluation tools for online and blended courses and programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-quality instructional materials, activities, and evaluation tools that meet the needs of learners and support the achievement of learning outcomes.
  • Work closely with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure that instructional materials and activities are aligned with the college's curriculum and program requirements.
  • Stay current with the latest technologies, educational philosophies, and best practices in instructional design and delivery.
  • Provide training and support to faculty on the development and delivery of effective online courses.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • A university undergraduate degree and a recognized Professional Certification/Designation in Instructional Design or equivalent combination of education credentials and certifications within the subject matter.
  • A minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and relevant experience in the area of developing, designing, and supporting online courses and programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning techniques and assessment strategies and experience with educational technology.
  • Proficiency in learning new tools and technologies.
  • Awareness of Universal Design for Learning and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy as educational frameworks and experience incorporating these principles into course design.
  • Familiarity and comfort using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, Industry-standard software, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) on Mac and PC platforms.
  • Experience working with Brightspace (or other learning management systems) will be considered an asset.
  • Experience with eLearning authoring software packages such as Articulate Storyline and Camtasia will be considered an asset.
  • A background in Apprenticeship training will be considered an asset.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

  • Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.
  • Known for your superior customer service skills and ability to create a relationship of trust beyond immediate interaction.
  • Superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
  • Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
  • Known for your problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong communicator both written and oral.

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