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Instructional Design Coordinator (TERM)

Date Posted : 01 / 29 / 2025

Req ID : 41481

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : Data Sciences Institute

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : 00057495

Description : About us :

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

The Data Sciences Institute (DSI) is a highly specialized research initiative at the University that draws on world-class research expertise across multiple academic divisions, affiliated hospitals, regional, national, and international academic partners, and commercial organizations. The mission of the DSI is to provide the leadership and capacity to catalyze the transformative nature of data sciences across disciplines leveraging and strengthening U of T’s pre-eminence in data sciences. DSI promotes the flow of methodological advancements such as data management, computing, data integration, novel statistical methodology, visualization methods and will facilitate the training of new generations of interdisciplinary trainees. DSI aims to unify and galvanize the core strengths of Toronto’s data science community building capacity for data and computational-based projects and training by being the focal point for the coordination of data science activities and partnerships to further elevate UofT’s global stature.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts& Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity :

The Data Sciences Institute delivers upskilling data science Certificates that provide technical data science and professional skills. As the Instructional Design Coordinator, Upskilling, reporting to the Director, DSI Operations & Strategy and working closely with the Director, Digital Technology Skills, you will be responsible for the oversight of the academic technical skills content of the Institute’s Certificates, onboarding and support for hiring of instructors and support staff. You will compile best practices for data science not-for-credit pedagogy, instructional design plans, learning outcomes, and evaluation frameworks to lead the development and implementation of components of instruction and tailored certificate programming needs. You will lead the development of the content for instructional workshops and facilitate upskilling workshops and seminars for organizations. You will support proposal writing for data science programming, supporting the directors’ engagement with stakeholders. You will contribute to data science projects developed with companies and partnership development officers. You will also be responsible for advancing the University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Creating and maintaining course shells on the learning management engine
• Providing formal job-related training
• Developing and implementing components of instructional programs; Developing instructional design plans for use in teaching contexts involving educational technologies
• Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
• Researching and recommending educational technologies and best practices related to teaching and learning
• Developing content for instructional workshops; Facilitating educational workshops and seminars.
• Monitoring accounts for a project and / or program
• Directing the activities of casual staff

Essential Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you will be :

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Note : this is a term position, ending March 31, 2026

Closing Date : 02 / 10 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Grant - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone :

USW Pay Band 14 $90,056. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $115,169. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Research Administration & Teaching

Recruiter : Carolyn Wright

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

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