Department Online & Continuing Education - Online Learning
Salary range $63,972.00 to $88,539.48
Hours per week 35
Grade 10
Posted date July 17, 2025
Closing date July 31, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

QUALIFICATIONS

• An Undergraduate degree in educational technology, instructional design, adult education or a related field is required; a Master’s degree would be an asset. A diploma with extensive instructional design experience may be considered.
• A minimum of three years of online instructional design work experience; preference given to those with experience designing credit, non-credit, and corporate digital learning experiences.
• Experience in the planning, design, and development of micro-credentials is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience creating online courses within various learning management systems and course authoring tools, including Articulate Rise & Storyline.
• Experience consulting, supporting, and including Indigenous Initiatives and Access, Community and Belonging across the digital learning experience.
• Exceptional creativity and ability to design enriched, innovative online learning that utilizes a variety of modalities, technologies, and multimedia.
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills to work with academics, SMEs, and clients on the design and development of digital learning experiences.
• The ability to produce confident instructional design recommendations back to clients and partners is essential to this role.
• Must have experience developing learner personas, content frameworks, and storyboards.
• Keen eye for detail for editing, quality assurance, and user acceptance testing.
• Familiarity with copyright legislation and compliance.
• Some experience in and knowledge of web, graphic design, and multimedia development (i.e., HTML, CSS, Adobe, Camtasia, Dreamweaver, etc.) would be considered an asset to the role.
• Experience in project management and the tools, approaches, and phases of the project lifecycle.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to positively influence partners, build trust, and generate excitement.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
  The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis 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.
  L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 31, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time