Job Title: Instructional Designer
Department: Academic Technology Department
Position Reports to (Position Title): Director, Academic Technology Department
Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt
Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full Time
Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary
Job Summary
The Instructional Designer will provide support to faculty, programs and schools in development of courses and programs for the flipped, hybrid and/or online environment. Responsibilities include analysis, design, development and implementation of course modules or entire courses; web-based and face-to-face training using instructional design tools and software for faculty; and support for content area experts in all phases of instructional design.
Supervisor Responsibilities
None
Duties/Responsibilities
• Support and assist in the development of technology-driven instructional and courseware solutions. • Evaluates and analyzes emerging learning technologies trends that integrate technological innovations into both online and ground-based courses. • Provide training, support, and assistance to faculty in utilizing LMS (Blackboard) and other instructional technologies. • Designs, implements, and delivers training sessions and learning modules using a variety of technologies and modalities to assist in the transfer of knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Evaluates the effectiveness of training materials to ensure objectives are accomplished. • Reviews courses and facilitates course improvements. • Assist faculty with the application of instructional design theory and practices, best practices in online course design and development, and application of learning theories. • Compile and maintain reports that communicate the status of project outcomes.
Required Skills/Abilities
Management experience related to technology user support. Possess advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, graphic software, video recording software, and web publishing. Communicate well with others, both verbally and in writing, and be able to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff and other outside contacts. Ability to coordinate and maintain relationships with cross-functional departments to ensure efficient operations. Demonstrated high-level computer software skills in word processing, desktop publishing and design, web programming, spreadsheet, database, Blackboard, and presentation software, and emerging 2.0 web technologies. Ability to measure and report on metrics and indicators of service level activity and customer satisfaction. Possess a strong customer-service mentality and attitude. Five or more years of working in higher education preferred.
Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications
Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree Minimum Work Experience: Minimum five (5) years of related experience, preferably in higher education Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Instructional Design
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds Must be able to bend, stoop and reach Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone
Important Note
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.
To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) references with this application.