E-learning & Curriculum Specialist - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential.

Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving.

Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western's rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the skills and courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Administration, the eLearning and Curriculum Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the introduction and continuous improvement of co-curricular eLearning experiences offered through Student Experience.

The role will consult with staff to translate and transform programs, resources, and supports offered across the entire Student Experience portfolio into effective and engaging digital courses.

The eLearning and Curriculum Specialist will research and identify best practices in learning technologies, UDL, and student engagement, and support the design and re-design, development, and implementation of online and blended learning experiences.

The role will enhance opportunities for experiential learning and engagement utilizing multi-media technology and authoring tools to support and improve the design of courses, in alignment with teaching and learning theories/principles, evidence-based pedagogy, quality standards and assessment of student learning.

The role will provide technical expertise and knowledge by coordinating projects, providing support for various equipment, and overseeing Learning Management Systems.

Qualifications:

Education:

Undergraduate Degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational technology or related field
Master's degree, Education, Instructional Design, Educational technology or related field is preferred

Experience:

Experience developing online training, courses and eLearning materials

Preferred:

Experience in a higher education institution developing and implementing eLearning solutions
Experience with assessing student learning outcomes in an online learning environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of the educational literature, including online learning, instructional design (e.g. theories, models, best practices), and student learning
Demonstrated knowledge of eLearning principles, strategies and tools and instructional design methods to deliver instructional programs and courses suited to an online learning environment (e.g. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks, learning/course management systems, Adobe projects, lecture capture, editing software) and their pedagogical appropriateness for teaching, learning and online course delivery
Familiarity with the best practices in course design, development and evaluation
Expertise in web and graphic design software and video production and photography, as well as social media channels relevant to student populations
Ability to research, evaluate and advise on the viability of new technologies and innovations in eLearning
Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users
Ability to write clear, concise and accurate technical and procedural documentation
Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service to directly and indirectly satisfy expectations
Ability to remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges
Ability to provide guidance to assist others in way that is positively received
Computer skills with the ability to creatively use and integrate technology to improve quality and productivity
Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner