Instructional Designer
Position Job Title: Instructional Designer
Location: University of Niagara Falls Canada Campus in Niagara Falls, ON (Hybrid)
Reports to: Manager, Instructional Design
Position summary
The University of Niagara Falls Canada is looking for an instructional designer to join the Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE).
As an instructional designer you will report to the Manager: Instructional Design and work closely with the developing CTE team, including the Senior Instructional Designer, and other academic and administrative units across the UNF community, in the development of interactive and research-grounded online courses.
The Instructional Designer will collaborate with the CTE team to support faculty, curriculum developers, and specialists by designing instructional materials for diverse delivery modes. Leveraging instructional design best practices, they will create engaging, inclusive content and manage projects to ensure timely course completion.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop eLearning storyboards using creative designs and instructional best practices.
- Utilize course templates within the Learning Management System (LMS) for multi-modal delivery.
- Assist faculty in developing instructional materials, organizing content, and selecting appropriate media formats.
- Design, support, and facilitate workshops and learning sessions.
- Work with courseware developers to optimize collaborative learning experiences.
- Utilize instructional strategies such as gamification, simulations, and case studies to enhance student learning.
- Organize and archive visual elements and instructional materials for future use.
- Manage multiple projects and prioritize needs to meet tight deadlines.
- Stay updated on graphic design tools, educational trends, and practices to inform instructional design
Decision Making
- Recommend improvements to course structure and quality based on evidence and feedback.
- Select tools and applications for effective teaching and learning.
- Propose policies, procedures, and guidelines to support course development and delivery.
- Determine intervention strategies to meet completion deadlines.
- Identify alternate design strategies when copyright restrictions apply.
- Analyze, synthesize, and clarify information as needed.
- Decide content, format, and delivery methods for workshops.
Centre for Teaching Excellence
- Collaborate with CTE colleagues to develop and build courses, workshops, and interactives to support faculty and course development.
- Support the overall mission of CTE to support the development of programs, courses, and faculty support at UNF.
- In collaboration with CTE colleagues, represent CTE in program development project teams.
Education and Experience
- Degree in Education or relevant field. Master’s degree would be an asset.
- Certification in Instructional Design or equivalent experience.
- Quality Matters certification.
- Experience working with faculty for a minimum of 2-4 years.
- Teaching experience for a minimum of 2-4, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Instructional design experience for a minimum of 2-4 years.
- Curriculum development experience would be an asset.
Skills and Abilities
- Degree in Education or relevant field. Master’s degree would be an asset.
- Certification in Instructional Design or equivalent experience.
- Quality Matters certification.
- Experience working with faculty for a minimum of 2-4 years.
- Teaching experience for a minimum of 2-4, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Instructional design experience for a minimum of 2-4 years.
- Curriculum development experience would be an asset.
Use of AI disclosure
UNF is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process. While AI tools assist us in identifying and communicating with candidates, applications are reviewed by our dedicated Talent Acquisition team to ensure a thorough evaluation of all candidates.
Diversity, inclusion, and equity
UNF is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially invites applications from all qualified candidates. Racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas are encouraged to apply.
We recognize that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, please advise jobs@unfc.com to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
We are situated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Hatiwendaronk and Anishinaabe peoples. We also acknowledge the many other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who call this region home.
We commit to building relationships based on respect, reciprocity, and reconciliation as we work, learn, and gather on this land. Furthermore, we acknowledge that the Niagara region is situated on treaty land, and we stand with all Indigenous peoples, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live.
We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
