Job Details:
Position Title: Instructional Developer
Status: PNRK - Project of a Non-Recurring Kind
Hours: 40 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Digital Learning
Campus/Location: North Campus - must be comfortable working hybrid, a minimum of four (4) days on-site.
Salary: Min. $38.25 - Max. $44.32

About Digital Learning at Humber:
Digital Learning at Humber Polytechnic supports innovative, accessible, and engaging teaching and learning through the effective use of digital technologies. The department works collaboratively with faculty and academic partners to enhance learning experiences, strengthen digital teaching practices, and support the delivery of high-quality education across Humber.

About the Instructional Developer Role:
The Instructional Developer provides expertise in instructional design and learning pedagogy to support high-quality, flexible, and accessible program and course delivery. Working closely with academic leaders, faculty, Program Planning Development and Renewal consultants, and cross-functional teams, the role advises on instructional approaches, course design, assessment strategies, and the effective use of educational technology to enhance student learning.

The Instructional Developer collaborates with academic and Innovative Learning teams to analyze learning needs, identify improvement opportunities, and design engaging learning experiences across various delivery formats, including hybrid, HyFlex , online, and technology-enabled courses. The role develops recommendations, learning activities, and course frameworks that promote student engagement, personalization, and academic quality.

Drawing on expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and educational technology, the incumbent supports the continuous development and enhancement of courses and programs while fostering innovative, learner-centred teaching practices.

Key Duties

• Work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to define appropriate instructional strategies and philosophies for hybrid, and fully online engagement in meaningful learning.
• Develop courses with supplied content from faculty/SMEs that are compliant with: Quality assurance standards/guidelines, current instructional design principles, copyright, and intellectual property, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act standards.
• Develop and support the creation of dynamic learning content to enhance online teaching and learning.
• Design and facilitate relevant training sessions and workshops in support of effective curriculum development, instructional design, and/or technological integration techniques.
• Provides Learning Management System technical support and training as part of the Innovative Learning team (e.g., EdVenture Days); provides technical advice and support for faculty; troubleshoots technical issues with access and course set-up for faculty.

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education

• Minimum 4-year degree or equivalent in Education, Curriculum and/or Instructional Design, Adult Teaching, Educational Technologies, Instructional Design, Assessment Techniques, Web/Multimedia Development, Higher Education or equivalent.
• Additional training in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Technology-based Learning or Distance Education. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Storyline/Articulate and related tools.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum 5 years practical experience in instructional design, course development, learning management systems, web-based authoring tools, project management across program areas and application of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements to educational materials.
  
  If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
  
  What's in it for you?
• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff (Article 17 of FT Support Staff and Article 19 of PT Support Staff) positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.