At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and implementation of innovative assessments for diverse learners.
- Company: Join UBC, a leader in research and innovation with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: In-person role with potential for career advancement in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student experiences through creative learning solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in educational design and a passion for inclusive learning.
The predicted salary is between 92700 - 133400 $ per year.
A three-year term position with the possibility of extension.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Working closely with subject matter experts (faculty members, instructional support, IT and other staff) and alongside other support units across UBC Vancouver campus, the Learning Designer (LD) leads and manages the planning, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative assessment pedagogies in the Open Resource Centre for Assessment (ORCA). The LD is committed to implementing evidence-based, flexible approaches in the creation of accessible, equitable and inclusive digital assessments that support all learners. This role is an in-person position.
The Learning Technology Innovation Centre (LTIC) is a central academic service unit mandated to catalyse and elevate learning technology application, innovation, and inquiry at UBC. ORCA operates rooms across campus as a distributed testing centre with network-filtered computer labs dedicated to assessment. ORCA supports instructors in implementing innovative digital assessments at scale, securely and equitably across the Vancouver campus.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership and technical expertise in learning and inclusive assessment design.
- Providing faculty members support within ORCA supported learning management systems including PrairieLearn, Canvas, Brightspace, MTA, Qualtrics, Webwork, Gradescope, and others.
- Analyzing assessment needs and recommending effective pedagogical approaches and strategies.
- Developing and testing ORCA-supported learning technology and software.
- Maintaining education technology-related workflows and guides for faculty members, ORCA invigilators, and other staff.
- Advocating for software features that ORCA needs to sustain and grow its user base.
- Assessing pedagogical needs of faculty members and collaborating with the ORCA Manager and ORCA Academic Director.
- Designing and preparing assessments for ORCA.
- Evaluating assessment effectiveness and educational outcomes of courses.
- Assisting the ORCA Manager in evaluating ORCA service performance, usage, and capacity.
- Applying instructional design principles and frameworks to support a variety of assessment modalities supported by ORCA.
- Providing technical expertise to faculty members working on innovative assessments.
Orca Learning Designer employer: University of British Columbia
UBC Athletics and Recreation is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from professional growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community through fundraising initiatives. Located in Vancouver, a vibrant city known for its natural beauty and cultural richness, UBC provides a unique advantage for those looking to thrive both personally and professionally.
Contact Details:
University of British Columbia Recruitment Team
