Instructional Designer, Teaching and Learning Resources Specialist

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada OCAD University Full time
Job Summary:

OCAD University is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer, Teaching and Learning Resources to join our Faculty & Curriculum Development Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, developing, and renewing teaching and learning resources for students and faculty at OCAD University. This is a temporary contract role of approximately 21 to 28 hours per week from August 2024 to March/April 2025.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct an audit of existing student and faculty teaching and learning resources
  • Undertake needs analysis to inform the development of new resources tailored to meet the different needs of key audiences
  • Consult with Centre staff to develop a roadmap of all faculty- and student-facing resources
  • Create a project plan, timeline, and workflow for the revision, redevelopment, and development of resources
  • Collaborate with Centre staff to gather discipline-specific content and subject matter expertise to inform resource development
  • Revise and adapt existing resources, and create new resources, to support established and emerging teaching and learning needs
  • Consult with colleagues and conduct related research to ensure that all resources are grounded in evidence-informed practice
  • Collaborate with staff to support the effective design of teaching and learning training materials and learning resources
  • Make recommendations and integrate best practices regarding the effective use of audio, video, graphic, multimedia, and online formats
  • Work with the Manager and Centre staff to establish a system for organizing and distributing the resources
  • Attend meetings as required to support project outcomes

Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Education, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Curriculum Studies, or equivalent
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a post-secondary teaching and learning centre, writing centre, or online learning centre, or similar academic support unit developing programming and resources for students and faculty
  • Familiarity with post-secondary studies in Art and Design and/or a current/past creative practice preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and experience of university-level teaching, instructional design, administration, program planning, facilitation, consultation, and project management
  • Understanding of the needs of multilingual students and best practices in second language pedagogy an asset
  • Current knowledge of the relevant educational literature and research, with demonstrated knowledge and experience of inclusive teaching and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
  • Knowledge of and experience integrating decolonizing, anti-racist, and critical pedagogical approaches within educational programming
  • Strong digital literacy and computer skills, including a high degree of facility in the use of all Microsoft 365 applications
  • A high degree of facility and experience with learning management systems is essential
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
  • Experience in successfully meeting deadlines and managing complex projects
  • Demonstrated experience working independently and consultatively in a team-based environment, with strong initiative
  • Consultative approach to decision-making, excellent teamwork skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty

Compensation:
Hiring Range - $36.77 to $42.16 per hour commensurate with experience, plus 4% vacation pay and 7% in lieu of benefits; Salary Range - $36.77 to $48.33 per hour.

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