Part-time Instructional Designer

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Department

Academic Manager – LTS

Position Type

Part-Time Support

Salary Range

$35.14-$40.80-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Anticipated Start Date

December 09, 2024

Length Of Contract

n/a

Posting Information

Employees who are part-time internal candidates, as defined by the Part-Time Support Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date

November 21, 2024

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description

Reporting to the Academic Manager of Learning and Teaching Services, the incumbent will work with faculty, subject matter experts (SMEs), program coordinators, and Chairs to build capacity in course design and development. The incumbent will advise faculty on areas such as learning theories, instructional design processes, lesson planning, assessment, educational technology, course outlines, and learning activities. The incumbent will guide faculty and SMEs through course design processes as well as course revision processes for face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities.. The incumbent will assist faculty and SMEs in ensuring courses meet Algonquin’s quality assurance standards, accessibility standards, and policies, as well as best principles of practice for face-to-face, online, and hybrid course design and development. The incumbent will coordinate and work collaboratively on curriculum, teaching and learning focused projects

The incumbent will be required to work independently and collaboratively in a team consisting of specialists such as Curriculum Consultants, Educational Developers, and Educational Technologists. The incumbent will possess strong leadership and relationship-building skills, be goal-oriented, be able to deal with conflicting priorities, and possess excellent communication skills. The incumbent will also be responsible for staying current on research and assessing trends and technologies related to learning experience design, educational theories, models, and frameworks, especially as it relates to curriculum.

In addition to providing one-on-one support for faculty, the incumbent will facilitate professional development workshops to groups of faculty and develop digital assets and materials to communicate best principles of practice in face-to-face, hybrid, and online course design and delivery. This includes supporting the effective use of the Course Outline Mapping and Management System (COMMS) by providing assistance to faculty, coordinators, and chairs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) year degree or diploma in Education, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Online Learning or equivalent;
• Certificate or courses in Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems (LMSs), multimedia, or other eLearning Tools;
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in an education or training field;
• Minimum of one (1) year working in a field such as instructional design, curriculum design, educational technology or related.

This position is subject to the terms of the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement: SSCollectiveAgreementCurrent_E-1.pdf (algonquincollege.com

This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

About Organization

Algonquin’s success in numbers:

- 90% of graduates have jobs within six months of graduation
- 96% of graduates would recommend Algonquin to others
- 92% of employers are happy with the quality of Algonquin programs

Situated across three beautiful campuses in Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth, Algonquin provides an extensive range of hands-on learning programs, offering degrees, advanced diplomas, diplomas, graduate certificates and certificates.

As the largest college in eastern Ontario, we continue to expand our facilities — with four major new buildings in three years — accommodating an ever-growing student population, supported by innovative technologies, unique programs, and experienced professors with a passion for applied learning.

Our ‘Fourth Campus’ is the limitless, virtual territory of online studies and support.

If you’re ready to start a career, or enhance the one you have, the Centre for Continuing and Online Learning gives you options:

Full-time Online
If you’re a self-directed and committed learner, full-time online programs give you an alternate, flexible way to achieve a diploma or certificate.

Part- time Online
Part-time online learning allows you to work around your busy schedule from your own home, or anywhere.

Part-time On Campus
For some students, learning is easier face-to-face. Studying part-time on campus is all about gaining skills through hands-on experience in specialized labs.