Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer The role focuses on designing and delivering training and instructional materials for online educators. The incumbent will develop, enhance, and lead in‑house training sessions that enhance online teaching effectiveness and integrate instructional technology across online, hybrid, and in‑person classes. Job Summary Develop, enhance, and lead in‑house training sessions for online teaching effectiveness and the integration of instructional technology into online, hybrid, and in‑person classes. Oversee the assessment/quality assurance process for online courses. Maintain awareness of new developments in training and instructional design, recommending modifications in our curriculum and practices. Use curriculum development tools to create effective e‑learning training, facilitation guides, course material, training aids, self‑led material, and other training support material as required. Work first‑hand with fully online programs to align them with standards needed to achieve Quality Matters program certification. Minimum Qualifications Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with multiple constituencies and stakeholders of all levels, in a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment. Knowledge of current and emerging instructional strategies and best practices, and proven ability to adapt and learn new procedures, processes, and technology. Knowledge of pedagogical issues related to online teaching and learning as well as current and emerging technologies from an instructional design perspective. Demonstrated ability to train one‑on‑one and in a group setting, and the ability to collaborate with faculty remotely as well as face‑to‑face. Ability to exercise independent judgment and solve problems creatively and productively. Experience with current learning management systems and online course tools in higher education. Experience with web‑based tools and technologies and online conferencing software (e.g., VoiceThread, Zoom). Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); preferred knowledge of other MS tools such as Teams, SharePoint, etc. Knowledge of basic HTML, basic image manipulation software such as Fireworks or Photoshop. Experience with content creation tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and Rise (preferred but not required). Basic knowledge of streaming audio and video, compression methods, file types, and formats. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Learning Engineering, or a related field. Six years’ experience in instructional design. Experience with Brightspace LMS. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shepard University