Humber College Looking for Instructional Designer-FHSW-PNRK at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

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We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day. 

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team. 

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We, the Educational Support and Digital Innovations team (ESDI) within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness (FHSW), are looking for an enthusiastic instructional designer to join our team for a full-time, six-month contract, on a range of our online course development projects. The candidate will need to have a wide range of creative capabilities, be able to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment and work effectively with a team as well as independently and virtually.

Our team works within the FHSW to create online asynchronous courses and digital teaching tools. The instructional designer will help drive the creative execution of tasks and projects related to course development by applying their understanding of content layout and design, instructional design principles, pedagogical best practices, and educational theory while helping the team develop the best work possible.

Job Details

Position Title: Instructional Designer

Status: Support PNRK, 6 month contract

Hours: 40 hrs/week

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness

Campus/Location: North Campus

Salary: PTSS band 9

What You Will Do

• Overseeing the development of multiple ongoing online courses/projects
• Storyboarding using instructional design best practices to chunk and layout content
• Using educational and learning theories to review and revise storyboards produced by instructional design assistants.
• Using learning objectives and outcomes to create formative assessments and proper sectioning of online courses.
• Lead small teams of instructional design assistants to complete online course and module builds.
• Communicate effectively with instructors and associate deans throughout the span of a project.
• Lead workspaces, problem solve, and make important decisions for projects.
• Writing audio and video transcripts
• Formatting and inputting references (APA 7)
• Copy editing
• Beta testing and implementing edit within built modules
• Brainstorming and proposing creative solutions
• Liaising effectively with other team members
• Leading development meetings
• Producing engaging storyboards for future learners
• Communicating with other team members to provide feedback
• Supporting the team throughout the execution of campaigns and projects by giving clear directions, assigning tasks, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Other Activities May Include

• Building content into programs such Articulate 360

Hours Per Week

40

Position Type

Support – Project of a Non-Recurring Kind

Work Locations

North Campus

Job Family

Health Sciences

Duration of Need

6 months

Deadline to Apply

October 17, 2023

Job Posting

10/11/23

Department

Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness

What You Will Bring To The Role

• A diploma/degree related to education
• Experience as an instructional designer
• Experience leading multiple educational projects at once
• Experience leading and collaborating in group meetings, making important decisions, and maximizing support staff
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and different educational theories
• Meet deadlines in a fast-moving and high-pressure environment
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to follow department/institution guidelines
• A determination to achieve and succeed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Motivation to maintain and improve course development standards
• Good organizational skills that support the rest of the team
• Consistency and attention to detail, regardless of project size

Knowledge Of The Following Is An Asset

• Google Drive (Google Slides and Docs)
• Content curation
• One Drive
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

The department of ESDI is dedicated to rejuvenating online learning within the health sciences and is committed to producing high-quality online modules, interactive courses, digital learning tools, and providing educationally sound digital solutions. The department’s goal is to ensure that learners engaging with our modules, courses, and digital solutions are set up for educational and practical workplace success.

This contract will provide valuable experience in content development, writing, instructional design, online course development, and educational best practices. If you are a creative thinker and a team player with a passion for design and would like to join an exciting team, we’d love to hear from you!

What’s In it for you ?

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks
• Highly supportive work culture

At Humber College we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber College . Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted . Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective C ollective A greements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Humber College is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Accommodation

Humber College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our HR Generalists will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

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