Instructional Designer II

Job Description

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer II, under general supervision, leads and supports the development of classroom, hybrid, or online courses. Plans, develops, and delivers training and development for faculty and/or staff in areas of instructional design, andragogy, and best practices. Leads project work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses.

• Consults and supports faculty and/or staff with instructional design.

• Leads and oversees course design and development projects. Administers and maintains online development courses/resources.

• Plans and coordinates materials with course instructor, instructional design team, and multimedia team.

• Leads faculty and/or staff through the design process and makes key recommendations for design.

• Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications. Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.

• Designs online modules. Leads course review process.

• Plans, develops and delivers faculty and/or staff on instructional strategies and course design.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Acts as administrator of Blackboard and maintains online development courses/resources.

• Consult and support faculty and/or staff with Universal Design Learning/Accessibility guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Computer Information Systems or applicable field.

• Experience – Two years of related experience in instructional design.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Certification as a facilitator in Quality Matters in face-to-face or online formats.

• Certification as a peer reviewer of Quality Matters courses.

• Working knowledge of Blackboard as user, administrator, and trainer.

• Working knowledge of Accessibility guidelines as a designer and faculty trainer.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Online course design principles and practices.

• Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Present information clearly and concisely.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Quality assurance standards from a nationally recognized organization.

Licensing / Professional Certification – Quality Matters, OLC Certification or Teaching Certification.

Physical Requirements – None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may be required.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $21.11/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts