Instructional Designer FS9932

About the role

The Instructional Designer works collaboratively with faculty and other CTLE staff, as necessary, to design, develop, and implement high quality learning experiences for traditional (face-to-face), online, and blended/hybrid courses.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes learner and faculty needs, designs and develops interventions in response to assessed needs, and recommends instructional strategies and technologies to facilitate achievement of desired learning outcomes.
• Designs and develops learning content, eLearning objects, and complete courses for fully online and/or hybrid/blended delivery using eLearning authorware such as Rise 360, Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, iSpring Suite, etc.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and other CTLE staff, as appropriate, to promote effective teaching strategies, determine appropriate applications of learning technologies in courses, and provide assistance with planning, designing and/or coordinating course materials.
• Designs, plans, develops, and facilitates professional development sessions (virtual and in-person) on topics related to instructional design, use of the Canvas LMS and other instructional technologies, and learning theories, including active learning, adult learning/andragogy, student engagement, etc.
• Creates training materials and support materials for faculty, as necessary.
• Collaborates with the OSU-OKC accessibility team and other CTLE staff, as appropriate, to facilitate workshops for faculty on best practices for meeting accessibility standards and the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
• Analyzes and evaluates OSU-OKC courses/curricular offerings, reports findings, and works with faculty and other CTLE staff to ensure all online and hybrid courses meet established quality standards.
• Articulates the scope, risks, progress, and milestones of all assigned instructional design projects through the use of project plans, scope documents, and reports, as appropriate.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures for online course quality design and delivery.
• Completes all mandatory training and participates in a minimum of two professional development activities each year.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Instructional Technology, Educational Psychology, Education, or related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Three years or more recent experience teaching (as instructor of record) in a higher education environment.
• Two years or more of experience performing instructional design services in a higher education/academic environment, including designing and developing learning content, courses, and resources focused on active learning and effective teaching and learning practices.
• Two years or more of experience with online learning technologies, including intermediate to advanced levels of proficiency with learning management systems (LMSs) such as Canvas, Desire2Learn/Brightspace, Blackboard, etc.
• Experience providing training workshops or sessions for higher education faculty and/or staff on a variety of topics, including instructional design principles, learning theories, active learning techniques, and the features and/or functionality of instructional technologies and tools.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of instructional design principles and approaches, such as the ADDIE model, systematic ID, iterative design (rapid prototyping), Backward Design, Successive Approximation Model (SAM), etc.
• In-depth knowledge of principles of adult education and learning, especially learning theories, andragogical principles, active learning approaches, and student engagement strategies.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the features and functionality of learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas (or Desire2Learn/Brightspace, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.) and media tools and platforms (e.g., YuJa, Panopto, Zoom, YouTube, Camtasia, etc.).
• Well versed in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, accessibility and ADA-compliance, WCAG 2.2 guidelines, and other accessibility standards.
• Strong eLearning authoring skills using applications such as Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, iSpring Suite, Trivantis Lectora Inspire, etc.
• Strong creativity and skills in web design, especially HTML5 and CSS.
• Proficiency in creating multimedia assets for online learning using technologies such as Adobe Creative Cloud titles, Camtasia, SnagIt, Microsoft Office 365 titles, etc.
• Strong communication, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills, and ability to work collaboratively to achieve positive results.
• Advanced skills in planning, organizing, and self-management.
• Ability to work with faculty (subject matter experts) on the design, development, and maintenance of online and hybrid courses.
• Ability to integrate current educational technologies to promote effective teaching strategies that improve the learning experiences of students.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well individually and in group settings to college faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brands with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of instructional design principles and approaches, such as the ADDIE model, systematic ID, iterative design (rapid prototyping), Backward Design, Successive Approximation Model (SAM), etc.
• In-depth knowledge of principles of adult education and learning, especially learning theories, andragogical principles, active learning approaches, and student engagement strategies.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the features and functionality of learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas (or Desire2Learn/Brightspace, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.) and media tools and platforms (e.g., YuJa, Panopto, Zoom, YouTube, Camtasia, etc.).
• Well versed in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, accessibility and ADA-compliance, WCAG 2.2 guidelines, and other accessibility standards.
• Strong eLearning authoring skills using applications such as Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, iSpring Suite, Trivantis Lectora Inspire, etc.
• Strong creativity and skills in web design, especially HTML5 and CSS.
• Proficiency in creating multimedia assets for online learning using technologies such as Adobe Creative Cloud titles, Camtasia, SnagIt, Microsoft Office 365 titles, etc.
• Strong communication, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills, and ability to work collaboratively to achieve positive results.
• Advanced skills in planning, organizing, and self-management.
• Ability to work with faculty (subject matter experts) on the design, development, and maintenance of online and hybrid courses.
• Ability to integrate current educational technologies to promote effective teaching strategies that improve the learning experiences of students.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well individually and in group settings to college faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brands with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Benefits

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

Special Instructions to Applicants: Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.

Pay

$50,000 - $55,000

Schedule

Monday – Friday, occasionally includes some evenings and weekends.