Learning Designer, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Role Description

As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

If you are applying to a faculty role in Learning Design, your initial focus, professional development opportunities, and collaborations will align with your respective role description, which are included in the job posting when applicable.

Teaching:

The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

Student Success:

The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

Professional Development:

The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits:

The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

Community Contributions:

The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities. For More Information: Faculty Profile

We’re looking for someone who thrives on solving problems, enjoys working with people, and brings strong communication and organizational skills to the table. If you’re ready to grow your career in a role that blends technical expertise with human connection, we’d love to meet you!

Position Responsibilities

The Centre of Teaching, Learning and Scholarship (CTLS) at Red Deer Polytechnic is currently inviting applications for a Continuous Probationary Faculty member in the role of Learning Designer.

Responsibilities of the Learning Designer include:

• Engage with Schools, programs, faculty, and services in key areas including program development and redevelopment; curriculum design; pedagogy; teaching development; learning spaces; educational technologies; and flexible learning.
• Act as a specialist and take a lead role in Curriculum and Program
• Demonstrate a strong background in pedagogy and instruction, application of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) to the learning environment, integration of educational technology (including learning management systems), and curriculum development and review for post-secondary educational programming.
• Work as part of integrated and fast-paced teams to support faculty in the creation of quality learning experiences and environments for all learners across all RDP’s Schools and programs.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (EDIAB), and to Indigenizing, Decolonizing, and Reconciliation; engage in ongoing learning and practice of these commitments and apply these knowledges to teaching and curricular practices, including in the provision of program and course design consultations.
• Visualize opportunities for and support integration of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) within educational programming and curriculum design.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Education, Educational Technology, or Adult Learning
  • Minimum of a relevant master’s degree

Experience

• Minimum of 1-year full-time experience, or equivalent serving as an educational developer at the post-secondary level, ideally with some experience in a polytechnic institution
• Minimum of 1-year full-time experience, or equivalent teaching at the postsecondary educational level, ideally with experience in applied learning environments
• Engaging with Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) literature to inform one’s teaching and curricular practices, to conduct SoTL research, and to mentor colleagues in their development as SoTL scholars
• Demonstrated understanding and application of applied research and inquiry
• Leading curriculum development and review processes, ideally at the postsecondary educational level

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully with diverse individuals and groups, using an intersectional lens
• Highly developed oral, written, and presentation skills in English
• Proficiency in the use of digital technologies for workplace communications, workflows, and for appropriate use of educational technologies towards high impact teaching and learning
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a collegial team environment
• Ability to identify problems and exercise sound judgment within the scope of one’s role, taking initiative to solve problems within one’s scope, and consulting with one’s supervisor when the matter is outside one’s scope of authority

Attributes

• Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (EDIAB)
• Commitment to ongoing learning about and practices towards Indigenizing, Decolonizing, and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous colleagues and communities
• Active engagement in reflective practice towards ongoing professional and personal growth and development
• Application of creative and critical thinking skills within an academic context

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to those with a relevant doctoral degree
• Certification in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
• Certification in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

*Eligibility to access the above-mentioned benefits is dependent upon the FARDP Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including Alberta Blue Cross extended health and dental plans, and health spending account. There is a tuition waiver for RDP credit courses for you as well as your immediate family members, as well as opportunities for professional development funding. The Local Authorities Pension Plan is also offered as an option to those who have served a waiting period. There is paid time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

Desired Start Date

January 4, 2027

Hours of work

You will be employed on a full-time basis. It is understood that the hours of work involved will vary and be irregular and are those hours of work required to meet the objectives of your employment.

Normal hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, M – F

Posting Close Date

November 20, 2026

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates can submit their application via Red Deer Polytechnic’s career page: Learning Designer, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

• This position will remain open until filled
• The start date is negotiable and will depend on the successful candidate’s

Required Documents

• Cover letter, highlighting alignment between job posting and candidate’s profile
• Resume/Academic CV
• SoTL Scholarly Contributions - recent highlights (maximum 1 page)
• Reference names and contact information