Instructional Designer

OPPORTUNITY
VinUniversity is seeking a motivated, organized individual who is passionate about creating transformative learning experiences for students, faculty, teaching assistants, and staff. The Instructional Designer will work collaboratively with the other learning specialists in the Center for Educational Excellence (CEE) as well as faculty and teaching assistants to support effective learning design with a focus on digital and blended learning resources. This multifaceted role goes much beyond e-learning authoring and also includes instructional design support, educational technology support, pedagogical support, Canvas LMS upkeep and innovation, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic startup university environment, being proactive and flexible to manage diverse responsibilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and innovation of a cutting-edge academic institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. It is a unique opportunity to innovate, design, and implement new learning experiences in an energetic academic environment with a supportive team who are passionate about education.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
REPORTING LINE: Reports to the Director of Teaching & Learning Excellence (within the Center for Educational Excellence)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (percentages indicate an approximate breakdown of the role):
Learning Experience Design & Pedagogical Support (50%)
• Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and implement innovative blended and online learning experiences aligned with pedagogical best practices
• Create engaging multimedia content including videos and digital learning objects
• Develop tutorials and training resources for faculty, teaching assistants, and students
• Provide personalized consultations to faculty and TAs on pedagogy, e-learning design, and assessment design
• Support faculty to design and deliver active and blended learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, and student-centered pedagogies
• Support the design, content creation, and delivery of a blended professional development program for faculty and teaching assistants
• Contribute to community-building programming (such as workshops, Lunch and Learns, etc.) related to teaching excellence and innovation
• Ensure all materials adhere to university branding, accessibility guidelines, and copyright
Educational Technology & Digital Learning (30%)
• Serve as a Canvas LMS administrator and expert, providing support and solutions to faculty and teaching assistants
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement educational technology tools that enhance teaching and learning
• Develop and implement evaluation frameworks to measure learning effectiveness, student engagement, and faculty satisfaction of digital initiatives
• Create and curate teaching and learning resources for the university's teaching community
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in teaching and learning
Administrative Support (20%)
• Assist with budgeting and purchasing processes
• Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain organized documentation and digital asset management systems
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives and logistics for the Center for Educational Excellence
• Plan and execute educational symposiums and conferences for internal / external educators
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership within the Center for Educational Excellence