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 2 years from the date of hire.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Reporting to an Associate Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the Instructional Designer - AI and Assessment, supports instructors and instructional teams in designing effective, innovative, and evidence-informed approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment. The position provides particular expertise in the thoughtful use of AI to enhance teaching and learning and support evolving approaches to assessment.
As a member of the CTL team, the Instructional Designer:
- Develops and delivers professional learning and resources on AI, assessment, and instructional design.
- Provides consultation to instructors and instructional teams on course and assessment design across face-to-face, online, remote, and blended contexts.
- Promotes and models effective teaching practices aligned with the Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation Policy and Framework for Effective Teaching.
- Collaborates across CTL to develop coherent, integrated programming and services.
- Contributes to the evaluation and continuous improvement of CTL programs and services through evidence-informed and scholarly approaches.
About The Centre For Teaching And Learning
The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) advances the University of Alberta’s teaching and learning mission by inspiring instructors, connecting communities, and partnering for impact. As the university’s centre for expertise in teaching and learning, CTL supports instructors, academic leaders, and programs through research-informed, inclusive, and student-centred approaches that strengthen teaching practice and student learning.
Guided by institutional priorities, including Shape: A Strategic Plan of Impact, Braiding Past, Present and Future, and Changing the Story, CTL advances teaching and learning through reflection, peer learning, innovation, and partnership. The Centre is committed to inclusive, anti-colonial, and relational approaches that critically examine colonial structures in higher education and support the integration of Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing into teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment.
Working collaboratively across faculties and institutional units, CTL builds capacity for meaningful and sustainable improvements in teaching and learning across diverse disciplinary and academic contexts.
Responsibilities
Learning and Instructional Design Support — 40%
- Provide consultations to instructors and instructional teams on course design, delivery, instructional technologies, and learning environments.
- Support the design of accessible, effective, and evidence-informed learning experiences aligned with the Framework for Effective Teaching.
- Develop and maintain accessible instructional resources that support instructors across levels of experience.
- Collaborate with CTL colleagues and university partners to align resources and support with institutional priorities.
Professional Learning and Programming — 40%
- Design and deliver professional learning, workshops, and other learning opportunities for instructors and instructional teams.
- Tailor programming to diverse audiences, disciplines, career stages, and teaching contexts, including in-person, online, and blended environments.
- Apply evidence-informed approaches and adult learning principles to the design and delivery of programming.
- Collaborate with CTL colleagues to develop customized and team-based learning opportunities.
- Evaluate programming and use participant feedback and other evidence to inform continuous improvement.
Operations, Professional Practice and Emerging Priorities — 20%
- Develop quarterly portfolio plans aligned with CTL’s annual goals and strategic priorities.
- Contribute to CTL committees, operational activities, and unit-wide initiatives.
- Maintain and develop expertise in instructional design, pedagogy, educational technologies, and emerging developments in post-secondary teaching and learning.
- Respond to emerging institutional and teaching and learning priorities through specialized educational development activities and strategic initiatives.
- Undertake other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- An Undergraduate degree in educational technology, adult education, or a related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years experience in instructional design and demonstrated effectiveness as a facilitator/instructor in the post-secondary context.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, backward design).
- Proven knowledge of evidence-based pedagogical approaches and learner-centered teaching practices grounded in adult learning principles.
- Proficiency in the integration of digital learning tools and technologies into diverse learning environments, with a commitment to accessible, inclusive teaching.
- Exceptional consultative and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, influence and engage stakeholders positively.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt communication styles to meet the needs of various audiences and learners.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrating respect, dignity, and integrity in working relationships.
- Experience providing client-centred services and programming within the post-secondary environment.
- Ability to listen actively, seek out advice, and contribute insights and new ideas related to work assignments.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and complete detail-oriented work.
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, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.
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
The Provost and Vice-President - Academic is the University of Alberta’s chief academic officer and a key leader in advancing the university’s educational mission. As a member of the executive team, the Provost works closely with the President and fellow vice-presidents to ensure all institutional portfolios and priorities are aligned with the university’s vision and strategic goals.
The Provost is responsible for academic resource allocation and provides oversight of the infrastructure, services, and administrative units that support teaching, learning, and research excellence. This includes leadership of the university’s colleges and faculties, as well as several key portfolios: the Office of the Registrar, Vice-Provost (Access, Community + Belonging), Vice-Provost (Indigenous Programming and Research), Vice-Provost (Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies), Vice-Provost (Learning Initiatives), and the Centre for Teaching and Learning. The Provost also works in close partnership with the Deans' Council and supports institutional planning and academic policy development.
Through strategic direction and collaborative engagement, the Provost ensures that the University of Alberta maintains a dynamic, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment, positioning it as a leader in post-secondary education in Canada and globally.
