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Title
Instructional Designers (8)
Division
Innovation in Teaching & Learning Engagement Hub
Category
Academic Staff
Type
Sessional
Incumbent
New
Salary
Faculty – Teaching Scale
Campus
Casa Loma/St. James/Waterfront
Effective Date
Sept. 17/12 – Sept. 16/13
Duties
Working closely with the faculty and staff within the ‘hub’, and the school or centre they are located within, the incumbent will:
Assist faculty in the definition of appropriate instructional strategies and philosophies for web-enhanced, hybrid, and fully online engagement in meaningful learning
Assist faculty in the initial instructional design and continual improvement of for web-enhanced, hybrid, and fully online engagement in meaningful learning
Provide project management expertise for the development, and continual improvement, of web-enhanced, hybrid, and fully online engagement in meaningful learning
Ensure compliance with: instructional design, copyright and intellectual property, quality assurance, and AODA standards in the development of web-enhanced, hybrid, and fully online engagement in meaningful learning
Support faculty in the integration of mobile learning applications, social media tools, graphics, media files, dynamic content, and emerging technologies in order to facilitate engaging teaching practices and meaningful learning experiences
Identify pedagogical approaches, technologies, suites of technologies, or technological solutions that can be leveraged across part or all of the College
Provide guidance on effective use of the College’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for faculty and students
Participate in formal, semi-formal, and informal collaboration events to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, skills, and information across the College
Conduct workshops, demonstrations, or other varied training sessions for faculty and support staff, and liaise with other experts in the ‘hub’ and Staff Development regarding faculty professional development needs
Create, and collaborate on the creation of, documentation related to the facilitation of meaningful learning experiences
Work collaboratively in permanent, and ad hoc teams to support the strategic priorities of The Innovation in Teaching and Learning Engagement hub
Communicate effectively with faculty and Chairs to insure timely completion and delivery of course development projects
Qualifications
Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Adult Education, Higher Education, Curriculum &/or Instructional Design, Distributed/Distance/online Learning, or equivalent combination of academic preparation and experience
Minimum of 5 years of practical experience and expertise in instructional design and the development of web-enhanced, hybrid, and fully online engagement in meaningful learning, including staff training and development experience
Previous teaching experience, preferably including some form of web-enhanced, hybrid, or fully online engagement in meaningful learning, at a post-secondary level
Demonstrated understanding of diversity and inclusion issues as they relate to instructional design, including a clear understanding of the implications of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for web-enhanced, hybrid, and fully online engagement in meaningful learning. This understanding should also, and specifically, include the implications for mobile technologies
Experience using at least one Learning Management System in the development of web-enhanced, hybrid, and fully online engagement in meaningful learning
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and participate in consultative decision making
Proven ability of good time management, project management, and attention to detail skills
Demonstrated ability to remain current with regard to pedagogy as well as relevant technologies
Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in an environment where a diversity of people and situations are encountered
Demonstrated ability to work collegially in an environment of competing deadlines and priorities
The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews.
To Apply
Please submit the following: Letter of application, a detailed resume, and statement of teaching philosophy combined in one (1) document.
Preference will be given to qualified internal candidates in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered. George Brown College is dedicated to employment equity and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, racial/visible minorities and aboriginal peoples.