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The Opportunity

Are you passionate about designing engaging, high-quality online learning experiences? Are you also curious about how AI can responsibly support and improve the way online courses are developed?

We're looking for a Learning Design Consultant, Online Course Development to join our team for a one-year term and help design and develop new online courses across UFred's certificate, diploma, undergraduate, and graduate programs.

Working closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) and internal academic partners, you'll help take courses from their initial academic framework and assessment design through to developed, SME-approved content that is ready for digital production and implementation.

This role is a great fit for someone who brings strong learning design fundamentals, enjoys collaborating with faculty and SMEs, and is excited to work within a modern, streamlined course development environment-including the responsible use of AI-supported development tools.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Course framework and curriculum design

Collaborate in structured course design conversations with SMEs to define the course description, syllabus, course learning outcomes, CLO-to-PLO mapping, weekly topics and subtopics, assessment plan, and assessment-to-CLO mapping.
Support the translation of program expectations, academic standards, and level requirements into coherent course frameworks and learning pathways.
Review sequencing, scope, workload, learning progression, and academic integrity considerations, and recommend practical adjustments for assigned courses.
Use approved course development templates, checklists, and design standards when preparing course frameworks for review and approval.

Responsible AI-supported development and academic quality support

Use approved AI tools, structured workflows, and prompt patterns to support the drafting and refinement of learning content, examples, activities, case studies, feedback, knowledge checks, and assessment items.
Work closely with SMEs to verify content accuracy, currency, breadth, depth, and appropriateness for the intended academic level.
Edit, organize, and refine draft content into learning materials that are clear, instructionally effective, learner centered, and aligned to course outcomes.
Apply institutional expectations for responsible AI use, copyright, privacy, bias mitigation, and academic quality control.
Maintain clear documentation, SME decisions, review notes, approvals, and content changes throughout course development.

Online course development and production support

Develop and prepare SME approved content using structured course development workflows, institutional templates, standards, and supported development tools.
Apply evidence informed online learning practices, accessibility requirements, and Universal Design for Learning principles in the development and presentation of content, activities, interactions, and assessments.
Identify and coordinate requirements for multimedia elements, interactions, knowledge checks, and other course assets to support engagement and academic rigour.
Prepare organized, approved course content and supporting assets for downstream digital production, LMS implementation, testing, and launch readiness.
As assigned, support course configuration or development using approved digital authoring tools and templates based on project and operational needs.

Quality review, documentation, and workflow improvement

Conduct course level design, alignment, accessibility, and readiness checks using defined rubrics, mapping checks, and institutional quality criteria.
Incorporate feedback from SMEs and internal stakeholders throughout development to strengthen course quality, alignment, usability, and readiness.
Maintain accurate records of design decisions, mappings, review comments, approvals, version history, and course assets throughout the online course development lifecycle.

Contribute practical observations and recommendations to improve course development templates, workflows, standards, documentation, and scalable new course development practices.

Collaborate with the manager, project team, and relevant internal partners to identify and resolve development issues that may affect quality, timelines, or course readiness.

Other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

Qualifications

What you'll bring

A bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Studies or a related field.
At least two years of recent experience designing and developing online courses within a post-secondary environment or closely comparable adult-learning setting.
Experience collaborating with faculty or SMEs to take a course from initial outcomes and assessment design through to developed online learning materials.
Working knowledge of course and program outcome alignment, including CLO-to-PLO or equivalent mapping and assessment alignment.
Experience working within an enterprise Learning Management System (LMS).
Knowledge of adult learning, online pedagogy, assessment design, accessibility and Universal Design for Learning.
Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to turn complex academic content into clear and effective online learning materials.
Strong communication, collaboration and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple course development deliverables and timelines.
A proactive and open approach to using AI tools responsibly to support course development, review, documentation and quality assurance.

Nice to have

Hands-on experience with digital course authoring tools.
Experience developing undergraduate, graduate, certificate, diploma or continuing education courses.
Experience working within a Canadian university or college, particularly in online or distance education.
Experience applying accessibility practices and coordinating multimedia or interactive learning assets.
Experience working with established digital course development templates and structured development workflows.

A little bit about us

University of Fredericton

Since its establishment in 2005, the University of Fredericton (UFred) has aimed to provide innovative and adaptable online education. From its inception, UFred has remained devoted to delivering accessible, high-quality education to professionals across Canada and beyond. Nearly two decades later, the University is recognized for its distinctive approach to online learning, particularly in the fields of business administration and occupational health and safety.

As UFred prepares for its next phase of development, the University has made strides toward global growth. In May 2023, UFred was acquired by IU Group (IUG), a prominent educational institution based in Germany. Both establishments share a commitment to making education broadly accessible, emphasizing flexibility, innovation, and quality within their programs. This shared vision facilitated the acquisition and positioning of UFred for further expansion. With IUG's support, UFred aims to utilize additional resources and expertise to enhance its offerings and reach a wider audience of learners both within Canada and internationally.

UFred's educational philosophy is anchored in a dedication to accessibility, flexibility, and personalization. As an online educational institution, UFred is committed to providing learners with a rigorous academic experience that equips them for success in a changing global environment. The University values diversity, integrity, and lifelong learning, incorporating these principles into all aspects of its operations. Program curricula are carefully designed to be challenging, pertinent, and aligned with the needs of both learners and the industry. UFred employs a diverse faculty of experienced professionals who bring a blend of practical knowledge and academic proficiency to the virtual classroom.

Are you interested?

Work With Us

In addition to your base compensation, joining the UFred team means becoming part of a growing organization with a mission to provide quality and affordable education globally. UFred values its employees and supports them with opportunities for Wellness and Balance, as well as Professional Development.

Wellness and Balance
UFred employees enjoy subsidized Health and Vision Care, an RRSP Match program, and a minimum of three weeks of vacation to start. All staff also receive additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year's. Flexible work arrangements and an Active Living Benefit support overall well-being.

Professional Development
UFred supports ongoing learning and development through internal and external opportunities and resources to support your growth.

Hours of Work
This is a a one year full-time position (35 hours per week) under regular business hours. The position is based in Fredericton, NB, with the option to work remotely from anywhere in New Brunswick and attend in-person meetings as required.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Fredericton is passionately committed to ensuring a positive and professional working environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and aim to provide a fair and consistent method for filling job openings in support of equality of opportunity and cultural diversity within the organization. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), and individuals from LGBTQ2SIA+ and other equity-seeking communities.

This position is currently vacant, and the job posting will remain open until October 3, 2026. We appreciate all applications received.