Instructional Designer; Niagara Falls

Position: Instructional Designer (Niagara Falls)
Location: Niagara Falls

Instructional Designer
University of Niagara Falls Canada, Niagara Falls, ON (Hybrid)

Reports To:

Manager, Instructional Design
Duration: 18‑month contract
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000

* This is a hybrid based role, with the expectations to be on‑campus for university events and team meetings if required
* Role Overview  The University of Niagara Falls Canada is looking for an instructional designer to join the Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) on an 18‑month contract. The instructional designer will report to the Manager, Instructional Design and work closely with the CTE team—including the Senior Instructional Designer—and other academic and administrative units across the UNF community in the development of interactive and research‑grounded online courses.

The Instructional Designer will collaborate with the CTE team to support faculty, curriculum developers, and specialists by designing instructional materials for diverse delivery modes. Leveraging instructional design best practices, the candidate will create engaging, inclusive content and manage projects to ensure timely course completion.
Responsibilities   Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop eLearning storyboards using creative designs and instructional best practices.
Utilize course templates within the Learning Management System (LMS) for multi‑modal delivery.
Assist faculty in developing instructional materials, organizing content, and selecting appropriate media formats.
Design, support, and facilitate workshops and learning sessions.
Work with courseware developers to optimize collaborative learning experiences.
Utilize instructional strategies such as gamification, simulations, and case studies to enhance student learning.
Organize and archive visual elements and instructional materials for future use.
Manage multiple projects and prioritize needs to meet tight deadlines.
Stay updated on graphic design tools, educational trends, and practices to inform instructional design.
Decision Making   Recommend improvements to course structure and quality based on evidence and feedback.
Select tools and applications for effective teaching and learning.
Propose policies, procedures, and guidelines to support course development and delivery.
Determine intervention strategies to meet completion deadlines. Centre for Teaching Excellence   Collaborate with CTE colleagues to develop and build courses, workshops, and interactives to support faculty and course development.
Support the overall mission of CTE to support the development of programs, courses, and faculty support  collaboration with CTE colleagues, represent CTE in program development project teams.

Education and Experience   Degree in Education or relevant field;
Master’s degree is an asset.
Certification in Instructional Design or equivalent experience.
Quality Matters certification.
Experience working with faculty for a minimum of 2‑4 years.
Teaching experience for a minimum of 2‑4 years, preferably in a higher education setting.
Instructional design experience for a minimum of 2‑4 years.
Curriculum development experience is an asset.

What We Offer   Competitive base salary
3 weeks of vacation
Extensive paid time off, including annual birthday leave
2 paid volunteer days to support your community
Extended Health and Dental coverage, Emergency Medical Travel assistance
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
A generous annual Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility at UNF  The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is committed to equity, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility within its community and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Racialized persons/people of color, women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas are encouraged to apply.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
We will accommodate the needs of applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process. All privacy and data handling will comply with Ontario law.
We are situated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Hatiwendaronk and Anishinaabe peoples, recognizing the many other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who call this region home.

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