Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance , we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring that Humber offers the right programs and the most effective teaching and learning approaches to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.
To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported in growing and bringing their best each day.
If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.
Job Details
Position Title: Instructional Developer
Status: PNRK - Project of a Non-Recurring Kind
Hours: 40 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Digital Learning
Campus/Location: North Campus – must be comfortable working hybrid, a minimum of four (4) days on-site.
Salary: Min. $38.25 – Max. $44.32
About Digital Learning At Humber
Digital Learning at Humber Polytechnic supports innovative, accessible, and engaging teaching and learning through the effective use of digital technologies. The department works collaboratively with faculty and academic partners to enhance learning experiences, strengthen digital teaching practices, and support the delivery of high-quality education across Humber.
About The Instructional Developer Role
The Instructional Developer provides expertise in instructional design and learning pedagogy to support high-quality, flexible, and accessible program and course delivery. Working closely with academic leaders, faculty, Program Planning Development and Renewal consultants, and cross-functional teams, the role advises on instructional approaches, course design, assessment strategies, and the effective use of educational technology to enhance student learning.
The Instructional Developer collaborates with academic and Innovative Learning teams to analyze learning needs, identify improvement opportunities, and design engaging learning experiences across various delivery formats, including hybrid, HyFlex , online, and technology-enabled courses. The role develops recommendations, learning activities, and course frameworks that promote student engagement, personalization, and academic quality.
Drawing on expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and educational technology, the incumbent supports the continuous development and enhancement of courses and programs while fostering innovative, learner-centred teaching practices.
Key Duties
- Work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to define appropriate instructional strategies and philosophies for hybrid, and fully online engagement in meaningful learning.
- Develop courses with supplied content from faculty/SMEs that are compliant with: Quality assurance standards/guidelines, current instructional design principles, copyright, and intellectual property, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act standards.
- Develop and support the creation of dynamic learning content to enhance online teaching and learning.
- Design and facilitate relevant training sessions and workshops in support of effective curriculum development, instructional design, and/or technological integration techniques.
- Provides Learning Management System technical support and training as part of the Innovative Learning team (e.g., EdVenture Days); provides technical advice and support for faculty; troubleshoots technical issues with access and course set-up for faculty.
Position Type
Support - Project of a Non-Recurring Kind
Job Family
Information Technology
Duration of Need
Until March 31, 2028
Deadline to Apply
October 14th, 2026
Job Posting
9/30/26
About You
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:
Education
- Minimum 4-year degree or equivalent in Education, Curriculum and/or Instructional Design, Adult Teaching, Educational Technologies, Instructional Design, Assessment Techniques, Web/Multimedia Development, Higher Education or equivalent.
- Additional training in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Technology-based Learning or Distance Education. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Storyline/Articulate and related tools.
Experience/Skills
- Minimum 5 years practical experience in instructional design, course development, learning management systems, web-based authoring tools, project management across program areas and application of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements to educational materials.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
What's in it for you? - An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
- Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
- Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
- Amazing perks!
We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff (Article 17 of FT Support Staff and Article 19 of PT Support Staff) positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).
