Job Description

Instructional DesignerPlease note: There are strong internal candidates for this position.Primary Purpose: To support the design, development, evaluation and revision of online and distance delivered classes and contribute to identification and implementation of instructional innovations related to distance education in line with university strategy.Nature of Work: This position reports to the Manager, Teaching Innovation, Gwenna Moss Centre of Teaching and Learning, and works collaboratively with an instructional design team, subject matter experts and USask colleges and departments. This position focuses on the design and development of online and distance education classes and programs, revising and/or enhancing existing online and distance education classes and supporting the development of open educational resources including textbooks and ancillary resources. Working closely with subject matter experts(SMEs), this position will identify the needs of a given class or project and propose solutions that synthesize current learning theory, sound synchronous and asynchronous learning processes, and supported technologies. This position provides support to faculty/SMEs regarding the class design and development process, including conducting needs analysis, preparing class design plans, developing learning outcomes and objectives, developing learning modules and class syllabi, creating learning activities, selecting and creating media and preparing student evaluation tools.Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Use a research-supported instructional design process when conducting needs analysis, preparing class design plans, developing learning outcomes and objectives, developing learning modules and class syllabi, creating learning activities, selecting and creating media and preparing student evaluation tools.
• Apply appropriate synchronous and asynchronous learning principles to class and program design and development.
• Advocate for and use design to make courses more inclusive, attending to access needs, universality and culturally relevant design for Indigenous learners.
• Practice efficient and effective project management to manage timelines, communication, budgets, and resources.
• Practice appropriate project documentation and file management procedures to minimize error.
• Support educators to design effective learning objects and activities that engage students in the learning process.
• Manage copyright permissions and processes for class and program development and maintenance to ensure the university is compliant with copyright laws.
• Act as a change agent for continuous quality improvement including online course and program development processes, templates and other initiatives for the department and campus .
• Ensure liability and risk is reduced by remaining current with best practices and University policies related to the use of current technologies.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to keep up-to-date with advancements, innovations and best practices in Instructional Design and educational technologies .
• Engage with committees and working groups focused on online learning and technology enhanced education .
• Facilitate connection to professional development and training opportunities for SMEs and instructors around innovative curriculum design and development technologies and practices.

Education: A graduate degree in Instructional Design. Equivalent education and experience will be considered.Experience:

• Experience as an instructional designer working in an educational setting, experience in higher education would be an asset
• Experience with designing to anticipate and respond to diversity

Skills:

• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles including performance-based outcomes assessments
• Familiarity with the principles and approaches of University Design for Learning (UDL) and their applications to course and assessment design, including web-accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
• Ability to understand and interpret educational needs and develop effective instructional media solutions, working projects from concept through completion
• Use common learning management, video conferencing, resource sharing, and media systems efficiently and effectively to help a course design match the needs analysis, context, diverse learners, and learning outcomes
• Ability to research, experiment with and evaluate new technologies and assess their value given purpose and content
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage complex projects to deliver on time and within allocated resources
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with the campus community
• Ability to support faculty and instructors to leverage skills in face-to-face teaching for distance delivery formats and develop new skills, as needed
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Lana Elias at 306-966-1834 or lana.elias@usask.ca.Department: Gwenna Moss Centre of Teaching and Learning
Status: Term 3 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): .5
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $67,681.00 - 105,753.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 4/1/2024
Closing Date: 4/8/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask\'s Alternative Workspace GuidelinesThe successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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