Instructional Designer, Teaching & Learning Resources

at  OCAD University

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we work, stand and create.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Education, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Curriculum Studies, or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a post-secondary teaching and learning centre, writing centre or online learning centre, or similar academic support unit developing programming and resources for students and faculty, including experience in educational development, instructional design or equivalent
• Familiarity with post-secondary studies in Art and Design and/or a current/past creative practice preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience of university-level teaching, instructional design, administration, program planning, facilitation, consultation and project management; post-secondary teaching experience an asset
• Understanding of the needs of multilingual students and best practices in second language pedagogy an asset
• Current knowledge of the relevant educational literature and research (e.g., Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, instructional design, assessment, student development, technology-enhanced teaching and learning), with demonstrated knowledge and experience of inclusive teaching and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Knowledge of and experience integrating decolonizing, anti-racist and critical pedagogical approaches within educational programming
• Strong digital literacy and computer skills, including a high degree of facility in the use of all Microsoft 365 applications; experience with multimedia technologies and the use of communication, collaboration, and other teaching and learning technologies
• A high degree of facility and experience with learning management systems is essential; previous work experience with Canvas by Instructure is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Experience in successfully meeting deadlines and managing complex projects
• Demonstrated experience working independently and consultatively in a team-based environment, with strong initiative
• Consultative approach to decision-making, excellent teamwork skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty
  Compensation: OPSEU Unit 1, Appendix B, Grade B2; $36.77 to $48.33 per hour
  Hours of Work: This is a temporary contract role of approximately 21 to 28 hours per week from August 2024 to March/April 2025, with a desired start date of August 1, 2024. The schedule will be determined based on the successful candidate’s availability and the project needs.

Interested internal permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 or temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service applicants are invited to submit an updated *resume and cover letter (PDF) , no later than Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

• Please upload your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Please name your upload: FirstName_LastName-Job Code

As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
We encourage members of designated equity-deserving groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.
OCAD University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact People & Culture for more information or refer to OCAD U’s Policy of Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

• In consultation with the Manager, conduct an audit of existing student and faculty teaching and learning resources
• Undertake needs analysis to inform the development of new resources tailored to meet the different needs of key audiences (students, faculty, teaching assistants)
• Consult with Centre staff to develop a roadmap of all faculty- and student-facing resources with consideration of existing and emerging needs/topics, upcoming programming and key audiences; resources may encompass a range of formats, including handouts, recorded videos, short courses on the learning management system, recorded workshops, annotated bibliographies, and case studies
• Create a project plan, timeline and workflow for the revision, redevelopment and development of resources
• Collaborate with Centre staff to gather discipline-specific content and subject matter expertise to inform resource development; create and implement consultation processes to ensure that all resources are informed by feedback and input from key stakeholders
• Revise and adapt existing resources, and create new resources, to support established and emerging teaching and learning needs, and student writing, communication and learning needs
• Consult with colleagues and conduct related research to ensure that all resources are grounded in evidence-informed practice, reflect promising practices within the post-secondary education sector, and are relevant to the curricular context of studio-based art and design education
• Collaborate with staff to support the effective design of teaching and learning training materials and learning resources to meet the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), related standards for the accessible design of digital and media content, and copyright legislation
• Make recommendations and integrate best practices regarding the effective use of audio, video, graphic, multimedia and online formats to support the development of accessible, engaging resources
• Work with the Manager and Centre staff to establish a system for organizing and distributing the resources
• Attend meetings as required to support project outcomes
• Support the Manager with functions and special projects contributing to the successful operation of the Centre