Job Description

Preference will be given to qualified employees, as defined in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.Reporting into the Director, Teaching and Learning Innovation, the Senior Learning Designer will oversee the design, development, and implementation of learning experiences for on-line, blended and in-person modality. The role requires a creative thinker with expertise in curriculum development, instructional design, and project management. The Senior Learning Designer will work closely with faculty, administrators, and a team of learning designers/instructional designers, instructional technologist, and quality assurance personnel to ensure courses are of the highest quality.What You\'ll Be Doing

• Leading the course design and development process using a cohort-based or individualistic approach;
• Spearheading the design of courses across various modalities with a focus on digital pedagogy;
• Providing tools, techniques, and resources, including templates, to faculty and SPARK\'s internal course design team to promote a common language and adherence to best practices;
• Collaborating with program teams to establish standards for courses design;
• Establishing a review process to ensure quality standards are being adhered to by faculty and program teams;
• Leading the creation of assessments in line with the program\'s assessment strategy to ensure intentional and authentic evaluations;
• Documenting course development standards and requirements for program teams;
• Coordinating with other departments as necessary to ensure that project teams and content experts/faculty comply with copyright laws and regulations;
• Leading the execution of all course design projects;
• Collaborating with system administrators and developers to generate reports for Associate Deans;
• Evaluating design and development decisions and documenting their impact on engagement and learning;
• Working with faculty to investigate and experiment with new ideas, concepts, tools, and techniques in course design;
• Staying updated on current trends relevant to Sheridan\'s academic strategic direction;
• Researching new methods, tools, and technique for continuously improvement of course design process;
• Supervising the project team ensuring milestones are met and deliverables follow quality standards;
• Accurately documenting course design projects, including lessons learned and identified risks;
• Maintaining precise records of courses and their modalities (as approved) in Sheridan\'s systems;
• Performing other related duties, as assigned.

About YouYou have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.You enjoy balancing many different tasks and can prioritize multiple projects while staying organized and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.You have a highly collaborative spirit with excellent oral and written communication skills.You enjoy working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.You demonstrate excellent judgement, initiative, and creative problem-solving skills.The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• Master in Instructional Design or Master of Education with emphasis in Instructional Design
• 5 years of experience leading course design or instructional design team at a large organization
• Proficiency in Project Management specifically in Teaching and Learning environment
• Knowledge of user experience design and experience working with multimedia or technical development team
• Proficiency in integration of various technologies in course design project, including AI
• Experience with Change Management at a team and organization level
• Any of the following will be considered an asset: Certificate in project management for Course Design, Certificate in project management, Certificate in user experience design or design thinking

Who We AreEvery member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people\'s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World ( ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we\'re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

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Other Details
Department: SPARK - Centre for Academic Excellence
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid | On-site at least 3 days/week
Reference #: J0424-0313
Employee Group: Support - Initiatives/Opportunities
Payband: K
Hourly Rate: $44.52 - $51.62
Hours/Week: 37.5 hours
Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Application Deadline: June 4, 2024
Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue up to two years from start date.Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contactYou may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

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