KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

 

 

Reporting to Manager, Learning Technology and Educational Media, this position is responsible for providing direct pedagogical and technical consultation, support, instruction and training to KPU educators and programs on how to present, structure and enhance student learning using educational media (video, audio, graphics, images, illustrations, digital and interactive media), classroom technologies (tablets, document cameras) and select institutionally-supported systems (e.g. Moodle, Mahara, Kaltura, VoiceThread) given their instructional goals. The position consults on appropriate uses of multimedia, where to find media resources and provides exemplars. The strategist also trains and supports educators in creating their own educational media, consults on learning activities that result in student artefacts depicting their learning and works with educators and programs on their strategy while keeping in mind policies and procedures (i.e. FIPPA, KPU) and the range of options at KPU (e.g. open education, experiential learning). Additionally, the incumbent provides technical expertise and leadership in support of KPU’s video management systems (Kaltura), and learning/education systems (e.g. Moodle, Mahara, VoiceThread, WordPress, CanCred Badging) including planning, database and application administration and maintenance.

 

 

• Master’s degree in Education with training in instructional design, educational media, or a related field, and a minimum of three years of experience providing instructional consultation and support on educational media use and development, and teaching workshops or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Five years of progressive experience in application systems development and application and/or system administration with:

● Working experience of Linux, Apache, MySQL and MySQL administration.

● Familiarity with account management and directory services such as LDAP and Active Directory

 

 

● Thorough understanding of web applications.

● Working knowledge of software QA and testing.

● Working experience with HTML and CSS

● Familiarity with good programming practices, PHP an asset.

● Working knowledge of relational databases and the use of related development and administration tools.

● Familiarity with open source initiatives.

● Knowledge of multimedia software, hardware, and processes an asset.

● Working knowledge of editing software such as adobe premier, Camtasia, final cur pro

 

• Able to diagnose and resolve problems associated with media development equipment and software, classroom technologies and instructional uses and challenges with associated technologies. 

• Demonstrated ability to design, develop and deliver information, resources and training on educational media development and use.

• Experience in the appropriate setup and use of media equipment, including, but not limited to, video recording, audio recording, video projection, and other related systems.

• Ability to design and create original multimedia at an advanced level.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially the ability to translate and explain technical information to non-technical audiences. 

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to contribute to work both independently and as a member of a positive productive dynamic team.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain respectful collegial, consultative and collaborative relationships.

• Takes initiative, is proactive, resourceful, creative and solution-oriented, committed to continuous improvement and professional development and possesses analytical reasoning, planning, project management, and organizational skills. 

• Knowledge of instructional design, learning management systems, and related learning technologies such as ePortfolios, video platforms, mobile learning and social media.

• Ability to prioritize projects, work quickly, accurately and thoroughly with attention to detail, in an environment of frequent interruptions and demanding timelines

• Ability to arrange transportation to various campuses and off-campus locations and flexibility to adjust work hours as required. This position is based in Surrey with regular travel to and work at each campus.

 

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Note to Applicants

The University welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

 

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