eLearning Specialist

at  University of Alberta

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in instructional design, teaching and learning in higher education, educational technology, training and development, or a related field
• Demonstrated competency in developing instructional material in various online formats (written, video, other)
• Demonstrated experience in creating online learning courses
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in teaching and leading workshops face-to-face and online
• Experience with the development of instructional material in the context of professional development in higher education
• Knowledge and competency in applying instructional design theories, learning theories and concepts of curriculum development
• Knowledge of tools within learning management systems, popular usage, and functionalities
• Knowledge about and experience in using educational technologies, in particular multimedia tools
• The ability to work in a diverse environment, with diverse research areas, and teaching methods
• Preference will be given to candidates who also have expertise in the following areas: Adobe Creative Suite, audio and video editing, mark-up languages such as HTML and CSS
• Learning Development Tools such as Articulate, Camtasia, Captivat, Presenter, etc. Adobe Connect, E-portfolios, Moodle, eClass, Canvas, Google tools, student response systems
• Assessment Technologies
• Mobile learning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience at the Post-Secondary level preferred
• Portfolio or samples of work preferred
  To apply, please visit: https://apps.ualberta.ca/careers/posting/1610
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Mtis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
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• Develop interactive, engaging online courses (both credit and non-credit)
• Move face-to-face delivery to online or blended delivery using interactive learning objectives, periodic formative feedback, interactive quizzes and other tools deemed appropriate and proven successful in an online learning environment
• Ensure that online courses reflect content accurately, is delivered in a pedagogically sound manner and provide appropriate evaluative tools
• Advise and assist Faculty and staff with evaluating or implementing online teaching tools and related academic technologies
• Work with instructors to utilize online tools and delivery modes to help alleviate time and resource requirements