Job Description
This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director, Community & International Education in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, the eLearning Specialist is a project-based position whose main responsibility is the creation of effective online learning tools and courses for the Faculty.
The Faculty will use this position to promote and integrate online learning tools and instructional technology and courses throughout its programs. Over the course of the term, this position will work with over 20 Faculty and ATS instructors and various staff on course development, evaluation tools, and support and promotion of online teaching.
This position will be required to work in a diverse and complex working environment and have the ability to communicate and gather information effectively and efficiently in a variety of situations.
This position will also work on projects directed by the Director of ICE to design specific courses, micro-credentials, and/or professional development work for the Faculty.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to transform course content into interactive, engaging online courses for both credit and non-credit programs.
- Move face-to-face delivery to online or blended delivery using interactive learning objectives, periodic formative feedback, interactive quizzes and other tools deemed appropriate and proven successful in an online learning environment.
- Ensure that online courses reflect content accurately, are delivered in a pedagogically-sound manner and provide appropriate evaluative tools.
- Advise and assist Faculty and staff with evaluating or implementing online teaching tools and related academic technologies.
- Coach and provide best practices to individual faculty members and instructors on the integration of eLearning technology within the Faculty of KSR.
- Design appropriate instructional strategies to meet faculty and student needs and learning objectives.
- Establish success measures to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all training and developmental programs and make recommendations for improvements or modifications.
- Work with faculty members to develop online learning modules using course authoring platforms, including but not limited to: consultation on best practices, training faculty members on the platform and development of the online modules, along with subsequent reviews and revisions to ensure online content meets accessibility standards, University brand guidelines, and faculty/student comments or feedback.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in instructional design, educational technology, training and development, teaching and learning in higher education or a related field, combined with training and experience in professional development and eLearning applications or other online collaboration tools.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in technology enhanced educational environments.
- Demonstrated competency in developing instructional material in various online formats (written, video, other) and experience in creating online learning courses.
- Knowledge of educational multimedia design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools to create, manipulate, edit and produce audio, video, and images.
- Strong project management, prioritization and multitasking skills.
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to make timely decisions and act on individual initiative.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Knowledge of current best practices in instructional design and curriculum development.
- Knowledge of standards and specifications including IMS, SCORM and accessibility.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Work experience in post-secondary education.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in Adobe Creative Suite, audio and video editing, and mark-up languages such as HTML and CSS.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in learning development tools such as Articulate, Camtasia, Captivate, Presenter, Adobe Connect, E-portfolios, Moodle, eClass, Canvas, Google Suite, student response systems.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in mobile learning assessment technologies.
Application Instructions
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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package .
About Us
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more .
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
About The Team
Ranked among the world’s top 10 in sports-related disciplines (QS World Rankings 2017–2019), the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation excels in diverse areas including sport science, exercise physiology, health, tourism, rehabilitation, and recreation management. For more than 50 years, the faculty has advanced community health and quality of life through its research, teaching, and outreach.
