Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer
Calgary, AB
Academic – Academic Services /
APT Casual/ Hourly /
Hybrid
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Academic Services is focused on supporting SAIT’s schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT’s strategic priorities.  Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success.  Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed in their chosen SAIT career program.
The Opportunity
At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), we are the shapers. The makers. The originals, driven by a passion for excellence and impact. We are a global leader in applied education, an Alberta Top Employer and a destination workplace for people empowered to make a difference in the lives of students. We offer action-based learning, solution-focused research, and enterprising collaborations with partners from around the world.
 
Reporting to the Academic Chair, Open Studies, Academic Services, the Instructional Designer will be responsible for assessing and enhancing the asynchronous course shells for the asynchronous (online) courses in both Academic Upgrading and Open Studies. The Asynchronous Instructional designer will make recommendations for quality, consistency, and student engagement for Open Studies and Academic Upgrading.
The work will take place in 3 phases. You must be able to demonstrate excellence in your communication skills, organizational skills and function in a collaborative team environment. 
This is a short-term casual position. Estimated hours for the successful candidate to complete the project is a total of 80 hours.
The Role

• Develop an Audit tool: Collaborate with Academic Chairs to create an audit tool for assessing asynchronous course shells.
• Course Shell Assessment: Evaluate course shells in Academic Upgrading and Open Studies using the developed checklist to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Recommendation Development: Generate detailed recommendations for enhancing the quality, consistency, and engagement of the asynchronous courses.
• Training Module Creation: Create a took kit aiming to enhance instructional effectiveness and the student experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in education, online learning or similar field would be considered an asset.
• Familiar with and comfortable using computer applications relevant to instructional design such as Microsoft Office suite and rapid e-learning tools.
• Experience using a learning management system (LMS) such as Brightspace in course design.
• Expertise in a variety of teaching modalities including online
• Background in adult education
• Ability to apply instructional design principles and methodologies to a broad array of curriculum development situations.
• Knowledge of educational terminology.
• Ability to work effectively with subject matter experts and SAIT faculty.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent research and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Post-secondary experience, an asset.

Job classification: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER - P2104
Salary range: 80CAD
# of positions: 1
Position End Date: 08/31/2024
Posting closing date: 03/14/2024
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers , we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT . 
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
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