E-Learning Instructional Designer, Teaching and Learning Institute: Competition #066
An Internal/External Posting in the BCGEU Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Closes: Friday, May 03, 2019
Selkirk College invites applications for the position of E-Learning Instructional Designer. The position reports to the Dean of the Teaching & Learning Institute (TLI), and works closely with the Deans, School Chairs, Educational Manager and TLI Coordinator. The E-Learning Specialist is responsible for processes, systems, instruction and support relating to the development of courses by faculty/instructors in the SCFA and BCGEU union groups adopting the Learning Management System (LMS). Based on one of the College’s Main Campus’, this position is responsibility to serve all instructors across all campuses and centres, and those who instruct online. The College and the Education Division places a high value on effectiveness, quality, teamwork, competence, communication, honesty, empowerment, community, and the ability to provide a leadership vision and inspire others. We are looking for an individual with a proven record of accomplishment who demonstrates these values and qualities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Fosters collaborative partnerships with individual instructional staff members assisting them to design and develop new online courses, monitors development progress and supports on-going course development to apply best practices in technology, design, and delivery of online and mixed modality courses (blended), employing best pedagogical and andragogic practices
- Writes documentation and instructions to assist instructional program/course developers and provides and maintains current LMS resources online; and develops and offers seminars and workshops to instructional staff on a variety of issues related to online teaching and learning and general technology skills related to the use of the LMS
- Supports the development and implementation of online opportunities for all Selkirk College Schools and throughout the College Region
- Contributes to the strategic planning process in the Education Division to establish realistic goals, action plans, and division effectiveness in alignment with College goals related to online course development; and participates in relevant college committees and groups
- Supports external and internal networks that facilitate the development of distributed learning programs that anticipate future trends and opportunities, and Stays current with developments in distance education trends and conditions
- Collaborates with Information Technology Services, and Schools in matters related to development, adoption, deployment, and evaluation of the LMS and related Education technology
- Coordinates with IT Moodle administrator LMS Policy including permission and roles, and log analysis to check usage for academic misconduct, and supports emergent issues that impact primarily instructional staff
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean responsible for Teaching and Learning, including but not limited to, instructional web site content development, and replication of courses and course archiving
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong commitment to quality and student success
- Applies theories of pedagogy, andragogy and best practices for teaching and learning in a distributed environment (e.g. , and ability to provide instruction and support to instructors)
- Builds and maintains equitable relationships with excellent written and verbal communications skills, and demonstrated self-awareness and personal capability
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge and use of all aspects of the most current Moodle Learning Management System and, related education technology applications, and authoring tools for instructional purposes
- Demonstrated ability to support a wide range of instructional staff PC users to troubleshoot technical problems associated with the use of the LMS including knowledge and application of front end and back end challenges, so the student experience with Moodle is an excellent one
- Ability to contribute to assessment of the suitability of other LMS platforms and applications; Skilled in training and developing instructors for a distributed learning environment in one-on-one and group delivery formats
- Experience working with Moodle core modules, including Course Creator Certificate, and working knowledge of Moodle Administrative settings and configurations, and basic HTML Syntax and SQL Select Statements
- Improves work practices to achieve desired results and productivity, and; demonstrated adaptability and resilience to changing work environment and demands
Education and Experience
- Masters’ Degree preferred in Distance Education Bachelor’s degree (minimum), relevant, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of three to five years’ experience in a directly related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience providing extensive support to instructional staff in the use and development of Moodle
- Five years of exemplary post-secondary teaching and/or educational development experience is preferred
This is a regular, full-time position commencing May 15, 2019, with a probationary period through to July 31, 2020. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the BCGEU Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,277 - $3,659 (at 100% appointment) bi-weekly based on qualifications and experience.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Friday, May 03, 2019.