The University of New Brunswick Fredericton welcomes applications for the position of Instructional Designer with the Faculty of Engineering. This is a 1-year term, full-time (36.25 hours per week) positions with a salary range of $47,030 - $61,145 per annum.
The Instructional Designer will work closely with faculty, staff, and administration in preparing new and revised curricula as a component of the plans for academic renewal developed by the Faculty of Engineering. Instructional Designers have a mandate for curriculum revision at 1) the undergraduate level, enabling the delivery of an expanded Faculty co-op program and growth in enrolments across 7 undergraduate programs, 2) support faculty in preparing courses for curriculum development of a new Faculty-wide experiential masters' degree program, and 3) expanding the curriculum options in Nuclear Engineering.
The iterative nature of the design and approval process will demand problem-solving ability and working collaboratively with faculty members, Department Chairs, University administrators and committees at the Department, Faculty and University levels. The successful candidates will be expected to work in a team with strict deadlines.
Note: This position was previously posted and closed on February 23, 2022. All applications will be re-submitted in the competition. Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Position summary:
- Support faculty in preparing courses and programs.
- Assist the faculty and staff in Engineering to develop, find, access, and implement best pedagogical practices across the delivery systems employed.
- Facilitate the revision of the curriculum for undergraduate programs to embed Co-op and the delivery of year-round programming, that is acceptable to stakeholders.
- Assist in the facilitation and preparation of a curriculum for a faculty-wide course-based master's program that operates in parallel and shares courses with existing disciplinary programs.
- Assist in the design of curriculum options to expand Nuclear Engineering.
- Research, advise, and adapt instructional methodologies and assessment strategies.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff in the assessment and design/redesign of classroom-based curricula and courses with instructional design theory and principles, including providing professional development opportunities such as workshops and conferences.
- Research, assess, and create instructional resource materials to support the teaching practices of faculty and staff.
- Work with the Dean, Assistant Dean and Project Managers on the implementation plans, to adhere to timelines, budgeting, deliverables, milestones, and reporting.
- Provide recommendations on planning options that are informed by research and the analysis of quantitative data.
- Liaise with Departments across the Faculty and upper administration to foster collaboration and transparency.
- Create and deliver presentations to audiences that include faculty, students, staff, external partners, and upper administrators.
Requirements/Skills:
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in a related field, Engineering preferable. Master's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education or Educational Technology preferred.
- 5 years of experience in course design, development, and support, as well as in designing and developing program curricula in a post-secondary environment.
- Ability to function independently with problem-solving skills, as well as managing multiple priorities and complex tasks.
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and to work collaboratively with many stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership, management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Closing date for applications is May 2, 2022 at 4:30 PM.
This position is covered by the terms and conditions contained in the Collective Agreement negotiated between UNB and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551.
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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