Instructional Designer, Educational Technology

at  Government of the Northwest Territories

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Aurora College’s mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of instructional design and practice relating to post-secondary or secondary academic environments and technology-based learning.
• Knowledge of different academic assessment methods.
• Ability to create end-to-end instructor-led and e-learning materials.
• Ability to assess emerging educational technologies and make recommendations for College-wide adaptation.
• Strong communication, oral and written, and interpersonal skills.
  To be succussful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
  A Master’s degree in educational technology or instructional design or a Bachelor’s degree in education, adult education, educational technology or distance education combined with a Certificate in Instructional Design and 3 years of instructional design experience at the post-secondary level.
  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

1. Creates courses, other educational content, and shares instructional design expertise with others.
2. Creates new program proposals and oversees existing program evaluations
3. Leads the delivery of in-service training related to online and educational technology enhanced instructional design and program/course
4. Contributes to the effectiveness, safety, and reputation of the College.