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INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST

  • Other
  • Full time
  • 101010, Port of Spain, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Contract Type: 3-Year Fixed-Term Contract

The Job: The purpose of the job is to provide administrative and professional support in the design, development and delivery of relevant and engaging teaching and learning content across online, blended, and face-to-face, programmes and courses within the Academic Affairs Division. The position provides instructional design and Learning Management System (LMS) support for internal and external academic activities, including the development, organization and management of course content on the LMS. The role supports high-quality learning experiences through the development of teaching and learning materials, faculty training in instructional and digital pedagogy, and targeted coordination on matters that directly impact instructional delivery and learning environment readiness. The position reports to the Director - Academic Affairs.

The primary responsibilities would include:

1. Provide instructional design and LMS-related input to course development and enhancement activities

2. Work with Subject Matter Experts and faculty on course-level instructional design, including:

  • contributing to the articulation of instructional goals and development of content that matches these goals

  • applying established instructional design theories, practice and methods to enhance learner engagement

  • developing learning activities for online, blended, and face-to-face delivery

  • advising on the use of appropriate multimedia and learning resources

  • configuring and implementing assessment components within the LMS, including rubrics, gradebook settings, availability controls, approved accommodations, and assessment readiness checks, in alignment with established course requirements.

3. Organize, structure and sequence content and learning activities across multiple delivery modalities, in alignment with institutional policies and established best practices for teaching and learning.

4. Design, configure and enhance the usability, accessibility, inclusiveness and consistency of course layouts and learning environments within the Learning Management System (LMS).

5. Maintain, update and manage the uploading and organization of course content on the LMS.

6. Design and deliver training for faculty on instructional design principles, digital pedagogy, and effective use of the LMS across online, blended and face-to-face learning environments.

7. Advise on the selection of instructional materials, digital tools and Open Educational Resources (OERs) to support teaching and learning

8. Assist faculty on incorporating new instructional technologies within approved courses and learning activities.

9. Conduct applied reviews of emerging trends, tools and practices in instructional design and digital learning, and review instructional design-related feedback to inform recommendations to provide recommendations to Academic Affairs as appropriate.

10. Perform other related duties as deemed necessary.

The ideal candidate should possess:

  • Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology or a similar relevant field.

  • Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in instructional design, learning design, educational technology, or a related area.

  • Proficiency in the use of the institutional Learning Management System (Canvas)

  • Experience working with faculty or Subject Matter Experts to design or enhance learning materials.

  • Experience supporting learning across more than one delivery modality (online, blended, or face-to-face).

  • Experience with a range of digital tools that support learner engagement and interaction.

  • Competence in the use of Microsoft 365 tools (e.g. Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook) for collaboration, documentation, and operational coordination.

  • Knowledge of the education industry, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

  • April 19th, 2026

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those favorably considered will be contacted.

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