Digital and Instructional Designer

About Toronto Metropolitan University 

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and  2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

About the School of Medicine

It’s time to transform medical education. Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine will be designed from the ground up to shift the paradigm of healthcare delivery and improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities. With a community-driven, intentionally inclusive approach, the new school will train doctors whose cultural awareness and humility are as crucial as their medical skills. 

Led by Dr. Teresa M. Chan, a forward-thinking educational leader, TMU’s School of Medicine will draw on the university’s commitment to community, equity, and innovation to address rapidly changing healthcare needs. The school will train a new generation of physicians who are ready to learn, to adapt, and ultimately to be agents of change.

The Opportunity

We are hiring two Digital & Instructional Designers to join the School of Medicine! Reporting to the Director, Medical Education and Healthcare Technologies, these roles will collaborate with clinical faculty and staff within the Clinical Education Section in the School of Medicine to support the design, development, and implementation of virtual learning projects. The Digital & Instructional Designers will apply instructional design methodologies, learning theories, and best practices in technology-enhanced learning, to design, develop and evaluate high-quality instructional materials and tools that support virtual learning initiatives. 

These positions will consult, train, and serve as key resources to project teams in the design, development and evaluation of open educational resources, such as open textbooks, learning modules and guides, simulations, videos and blended and online learning projects. The Digital & Instructional Designers will also lead assigned instructional design projects and ensure alignment with accessibility standards, learning outcomes, and quality benchmarks.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and development of learning materials focused on the application of technology
• Project team consultation to recommend and support the implementation of effective instructional design methods and learning technologies
• Instructional design project leadership overseeing the digital learning development process

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree program in Instructional Design, Media Design and/or Graphic Design, Information and Learning Technologies or related discipline.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in instructional design, training and development or in the creative media industry including experience designing, developing and evaluating digital learning technologies and applications.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
• Proficiency with gathering data for planning, design, iteration and evaluation of learning materials using tools such as surveys, document/record review, forms, spreadsheets, etc.
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Proficiency in using Adobe Creative Cloud applications, HTML, CCS, JavaScript, and learning management systems, with a strong aptitude for learning new and emerging technologies and tools.
• Proficiency with storyboarding and media design technologies, as well as multimedia authoring tools such as Vyond, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, etc.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles and information architecture as applied to digital learning.
• Familiarity with current frameworks for blended and online learning design in higher education settings.
• Knowledge of digital accessibility standards, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and open educational resources (OER).
• Ability to create and integrate learning materials within Learning Management Systems (e.g. D2L Brightspace, Moodle) and learning object authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline or similar).
• Familiarity with Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and generative AI models (e.g. LLM and GPT), with ability to apply these in developing effective and engaging learning content.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information.

Additional details

Additional Notes: 

• Qualified MAC candidates will be considered before members of other employee groups.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.

We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.