Instructional Designer (PS4)

Education

Central Office - Ivany Campus location

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Centre for Teaching and Learning

Term, Part-time Position (50%): Approximately February 3, 2025-September 30, 2025

Application deadline: 11:59 PM January 2, 2025

Competition number: 2425-405

The salary scale for Professional Support 4 is based in twelve steps that range from $74,104.27 - $98,521.32. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $86,294.89 annually (position is 50% and will be pro-rata of the full amount)

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a university undergraduate degree and a recognized Professional Certification/Designation in Instructional Design or equivalent combination of education credentials and certifications within the subject area.
• You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) of recent and relevant experience in the area of developing, designing and supporting online courses and programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf culture and fluency in American Sign Language (ASLPI 4 or above).
• Preferred experience in curriculum design for programs in Deaf education or interpreting services.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of adult learning techniques and assessment strategies with experience with educational technologies.
• You are aware of Universal Design for Learning and culturally responsive pedagogy and have experience incorporating these principles into course design.
• You are familiar and comfortable using a Mac platform, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe tools and Canva.
• Demonstrated fluency in industry standard software and technologies.
• Experience with eLearning authoring software packages such as Articulate Storyline and Camtasia is considered an asset.
• Experience working with a learning management system, such as Brightspace, would be considered an asset.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology, and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and value culture in a respectful learning space.
• You have the ability to communicate effectively in ASL and written English.
• You have knowledge of interpreting programs, technologies and current trends in Deaf studies and the interpreting profession.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You have exceptional organizational skills, are detail oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in an adult learning environment and Deaf studies would be considered an asset.
• Experience working in curriculum development would be considered an asset.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.