Job ID

78928

Job Title

Instructional Designer, Faculty of Engineering

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/13

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/10/26

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Associate Dean Academic

Full/Part Time

Full time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 9

Salary Range

$34.99 - $49.20 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0491

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

24.4 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (35 hours per week)

Education Level

Masters degree in Education or related field.

Career Level

Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Anticipated Start Date

November 2nd, 2026

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Instructional Designer (JD00491)

Engineering a Brighter Future https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/about-us/strategic-plan/

About the Faculty

Ranked among the top engineering schools in Canada and worldwide, the Faculty of Engineering is on a mission to empower agile and globally conscious leaders in engineering who collaborate to create a brighter future. The Faculty is at the forefront of transforming engineering education, transitioning from traditional lecture methods to a project-based, hands-on learning approach. Our graduates emerge as resilient professionals, armed with invaluable skills and experiences from Ontario's second-largest co-op program, unparalleled research opportunities—the most extensive offered by any Canadian engineering program—and a multitude of clubs, teams, and projects.

Our community of faculty, students and staff is drawn to the Faculty of Engineering for its vision of being leaders in advancing engineering for global change. Our commitment is steadfast to cultivating a respectful atmosphere where everyone feels they belong, student success is central to all we do, and we are meaningfully reshaping an engineering field into one that reflects a diverse and inclusive society.

About the Position The Instructional Designer is responsible for providing instructors with support to design and develop materials grounded in sound educational theory and best practices in instructional design. Assists in the selection, design, production and implementation of educational strategies. This is a two-year contract position.





Purpose and Key Functions

- Understand, articulate and document project vision and scope.
- Analyze instructional design and provide advice with regards to educational theory and implementation.
- Conduct stakeholder and subject matter expert interviews.
- Create curriculum roadmaps and recommend the optimal blend and supporting rationale based on effective pedagogical use.
- Facilitate and participate in creative design meetings.
- Determine, recommend and document project instructional standards and strategies, learner engagement strategies and evaluation plans.
- Write content, including measurable learning objectives, creative scenarios, simulations, audio script and evaluation questions for instructional design.
- Ensure engaging and creative deliverables while still maintaining the instructional integrity and validity of the solution.
- Ensure all deliverables are written in accordance with the agreed upon identification and development standards.
- Perform detailed quality assurance testing for all deliverables for instructional soundness and interaction design as well as functionality testing.
- Develop presentations and deliver information and training sessions to faculty, support staff and end-users.

Requirements

- Master's degree in Education or related field.
- Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Assets

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study. Experience in pedagogical research is preferred

Additional Information

- Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, educational technology in a technical/STEM field.
- Experience with quality assurance and testing of learning materials or digital learning solutions, including reviewing content for instructional soundness, usability and functionality. Experience developing competency-based assesments, measurable learning objectives and evaluation strategies

How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.





The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at (phone hidden) ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs. Hybrid Work Language To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

Interview Experience

At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews.

If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to [email protected] or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.

📌 Instructional Designer, Faculty of Engineering (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Canada