Faculty Development

Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

Nature and Scope

The Faculty Development and LMS Coordinator is responsible for advancing instructional excellence and innovation across all SIIT programs. They play a key role in providing ongoing professional development for faculty and teaching staff. The role provides support for the integration of instructional content into the SIITs LMS, providing instructional design support to faculty, and ensuring alignment of courses with institutional quality assurance standards. This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission and mandate.

General Accountability

The Faculty Development and LMS coordinator plays a pivotal role in advancing teaching excellence and innovation across the academic unit. The position provides leadership in instructional professional development, and support in curriculum design, assessment strategies and the effective integration of educational technologies to enhance learning outcomes.

Central to this role is guiding faculty in the meaningful and pedagogically sound use of SIIT's Learning Management System (LMS) to foster engaging, learner-centered experiences. The Coordinator collaborates with staff to design and deliver courses that integrate interactive content, culturally grounded pedagogies, and current instructional practices that align with SIIT's academic quality standards. This position also provides leadership in instructional design, curriculum renewal, and faculty capacity-building, ensuring that teaching practices reflect both institutional standards and Indigenous pedagogical values. Through collaboration, coaching, and the facilitation of professional learning opportunities, the Coordinator supports faculty in strengthening their instructional effectiveness and digital fluency.

Specific Accountabilities

Course ManagementTraining

• Collaborate with staff and faculty in the development of the online learning environment
• Ensure consistency and accessibility in online course design inclusive for all learners
• Stay informed about LMS updates, new tools, and best practices, and communicate changes to stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for improving the LMS experience for users
• Test new features and tools in the LMS before deployment
• Develop and facilitate training for faculty on using LMS tools, multimedia resources, and digital strategies
• Orientate faculty to learning materials and the online instructional environment
• Conduct workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, and develop user-friendly training materials to ensure proficiency in various software, online platforms, and technology-related tools
• Develop an educational strategy and lead Instructor-focused professional development courses institute-wide
• Perform needs assessments to support and improve instruction Institute-wide
• Research, explore and evaluate technologies relevant to online learning
• Resolve end user technology issues efficiently and effectively through existing knowledge, experience, or research; escalate the issue as required

ReportingCompliance

• Keep current in the area of instructional design, including tools for use in online instruction
• Employ effective time management strategies while working on multiple online course adaptation projects
• Maintain necessary documentation and records
• Ensure compliance with all SIIT policies and procedures Adhere to copyright laws
• Archive and manage historical course data as per institutional or regulatory requirements
• Compile and complete progress, project and ad-hoc reports as required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to technology training and support
• Ensure strict confidentiality and privacy of information as it relates to students, clients, staff, the Institute, and other third parties

Relationship Management

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback and suggestions and use this input to continuously improve the user experience of technology tools and services.
• Engage end users to identify potential issues or challenges and assist in developing solutions
• Provide regular and effective communication to end users and stakeholders to ensure end users stay informed and engaged
• Demonstrate leadership and initiative in sharing expertise with other team members, and contribute to clients' effective use of technology through training and guidance
• Contribute to SIIT's strategic effectiveness by representing and participating on internal and external committees, as required

Required Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field; a Master's degree is considered an asset. Minimum 3 years of experience administering or supporting LMS platforms (Brightspace preferred) in a post-secondary or adult learning environment. Demonstrated experience in online course development, digital pedagogy, and multimedia integration. Proficient in applying accessibility standards responsive design principles, and universal design for learning (UDL). Strong technical troubleshooting skills and experience providing training and support to instructors or staff. Working knowledge of SCORM, HTML5, and digital content authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, H5P, or Adobe Captivate) is an asset. Familiarity with Indigenous pedagogies and cultural responsiveness in digital learning design is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Competencies: Flexible and Adaptable, Effective Communication, Relationship Building, Results Oriented, Knowledge and Expertise, Client Focus or Service, Teamwork, Innovation, Attention to Detail.

This is a full time, term position up to December 1, 2026 (with the possibility of extension).