Job Description

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Competition No.

26.01.06

CATEGORY

SALARY

CLOSING DATE

Casual (less than 35 hours per week) MSU Band G (Steps 1-8): $40.46 - $58.85 per hour. February 2, 2026

About Us

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MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Metis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.



Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

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MacEwan University is seeking an Instructional Designer for a casual opportunity with the School of Continuing Education.


The instructional designer works with faculty, staff, and subject matter experts to support the planning, design, development, and delivery of micro-credentials and other new programs and courses. You support fully online, blended, and face-to-face learning through your knowledge of learning theories, instructional strategies, educational technologies, online learning, research processes, and instructional design.


Key responsibilities include:

Following instructional design principles and models (e.g. agile, SAM, ADDIE, TPACK) to ensure goals of projects are met within timelines and with available resources; Supporting faculty, staff, instructors, and subject matter experts to write, storyboard, or explain course concepts and materials; Providing suggestions and feedback to faculty, staff, instructors, and subject matter experts who are developing online course materials; Collaborating with team members to develop a project plan and a communication plan; Assessing instructional design requirements; Engaging in ongoing professional development to remain current in online learning and related technologies; and Testing and reporting on innovative technologies and online development processes.
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SKILLS

You will have:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent organizational skills; Self-motivation; The ability to manage multiple projects; Flexibility, adapting easily to varying roles required of this position; Technical skills (computer and educational technology) including Articulate 360 Suite; The ability to manage and meet deadlines; and Proficiency using Moodle 3.
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QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of a master's degree in education or a related discipline with relevant course work. Courses or a programs in instructional design would be considered an asset. A minimum of 2 years instructional design experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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BENEFITS

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

Competitive base pay Continuous learning culture Opportunities for career growth * Opportunity to participate in a hybrid work environment