About Loyalist

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

Position Summary

The Instructional Designer will use instructional design and project management skills to support the design and development of online learning modules and open resources that support the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) project. This includes creating flexible, learner-centered content that supports faculty in their understanding of RPL. The incumbent collaborates closely with Subject Matter Experts, Project coordinator, Quality Assurance Specialists, and faculty to ensure that RPL modules align with Loyalist’s academic standards and are delivered on time. Working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team, the Instructional Designer ensures that the learning experiences are accessible, high-quality, and tailored to diverse learner needs. The incumbent makes recommendations regarding instructional design; implements sound instructional design principles and develops instruction to address various learner profiles using established quality frameworks. The incumbent manages multiple projects with shifting priorities and timelines related to the above-described responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with subject matter experts (primarily faculty), and Project Coordinator, to design online courses that are active and engaging.
• Applies expertise in pedagogy and consults with Project Coordinator on the creation of effective learning outcomes, online teaching strategies, learning activities and tasks, and assessment strategies
• Provides guidance and assists subject matter experts with preparing course material for online delivery
• Designs instructional content based on information provided by the subject matter expert and the capabilities of Canvas Loyalist’s Learning Management System (LMS)
• Applies instructional design principles that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements
• Ensures courses meet quality standards as outlined in the Quality Matters and QA
• Advises SME on the effective application of educational multimedia, learning objects, and other technology tools to enhance instruction
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of a three (3) year or four (4) year degreein Education, Instructional Design, eLearning/Distance Education, Communications or related field of study, or an equivalent combination of a degree plus a certificate in Adult Learning, eLearning, Learning Technologies or Instructional Design
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a post-secondary environment
• Minimum 2 years experience with Instructional Design and/or Development
• Experience applying learning technologies in an educational space
• Experience with creating, developing and maintaining learning content for an e-learning environment.
• Experience in course design and development based on best practices, including developing instructional design plans and guiding the development of learning outcomes, course outlines, learning activities, and assessment instruments.
• Experience in implementing sound instructional design principles, develop instruction to address various learner profiles, manage multiple projects with their shifting priorities and timelines, and prepare clear instructional material
• Proven understanding of learning technology uses and transferability and applicability to an academic environment.
• Proficiency using MS Word and Excel, as well as with a learning management system is required and experience using course authoring and/or assessment tools for learning system are preferred
• Superior organizational and communication skills; excellent writing skills
• Experience to carry out both short and long-term projects with minimum supervision
• Experience working with a diverse population and rapidly changing circumstances
• A thorough understanding of the principles of adult education
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Please note:

Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.

Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to humanresources@loyalistcollege.com*.*

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.