Instructional Designer

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty to develop high-quality asynchronous courses that align with institutional goals and learning outcomes
• Create engaging instructional materials, including multimedia content, assessments, and interactive activities
• Stay informed about emerging instructional technologies and their application in online education
• Provide detailed feedback to faculty on course design and content to ensure alignment with best practices and standards
• Use graphic design tools to enhance course visuals and improve usability
• Integrate AI and other innovative tools to improve student engagement and learning outcomes
• Work closely with faculty to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to course design and online teaching
• Provide one-on-one and group training sessions for faculty on using LMS features and other educational technologies
• Aid faculty in designing, creating, and integrating videos and multimedia elements into their courses
• Serve as a resource for faculty to implement engaging and effective teaching strategies in their courses
• Assist Senior Instructional Designers on projects as needed, contributing to collaborative efforts and gaining exposure to high-profile initiatives
• Identify and track success metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of course designs and suggest improvements
• Support faculty in applying assessment tools to gather student feedback and improve course quality
• Aid with documentation and data collection for accreditation processes

Requirements

• BS/BA required (Degree in Education or a core academic discipline preferred); MA required in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Learning Science (Andragogy), or Education required; MEd is preferred
• 3 to 5 years of post-college work experience in education or a related field
• Experience as an instructional designer

Qualifications

• A consistent record of successful project management, including the ability to meet project quality expectations and schedule commitments
• Demonstrated high level of determination and creativity
• Ability to work independently—a self-starter
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to work
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with strong editing proficiency
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Ability to define and manage work processes to achieve team objectives, while adhering to organizational protocols
• Extensive knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies and pedagogies
• Demonstrated knowledge of science-related pedagogies and technologies is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical methods for learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds, specifically Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Demonstrated comfort with technology in education
• Able to conduct one-on-one and group training of faculty
• Adept at developing text, video or audio training materials to assist faculty with learning new tools and strategies
• Able to assist faculty in developing videos and graphically attractive material
• Demonstrated skill developing and implementing training and support for faculty, staff and/or students
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of informational technology
• Proficiency with video editing software programs, preferably in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Ability to become proficient on the in-house database
• Proficiency with HTML and CSS
• Demonstrated expertise with e-learning software and content development tools as well as ability to build effective training content (e.g. Adobe Captivate, Premiere)
• Familiarity with new media and new technology solutions for higher education
• Experience with a variety of operating systems (OSX, Windows, Mobile) and video recording tools
• Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Captivate, Premiere, Photoshop)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps and Education tools, educational video production tools (e.g., YuJa), and cloud computing (e.g., Box)

Pay

Minimum Salary: USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary: USD $75,000.00/Yr.