Instructional Designer and Technologist (CS26-260)

Instructional Designer and Technologist (CS26-260) To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Instructional Designer and Technologist (CS26-260). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities. FLSA: Exempt What You Will Do Under general supervision of the Associate Director, consult with faculty members on instructional design projects, providing instruction and direction on all aspects of course design, development, and delivery. Provide faculty with curricular strategies and best practices for teaching in online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face course formats. Provide instruction, consultations, workshops, and other resources for faculty to build, maintain, and/or improve teaching skills and approaches. Research current trends in online learning and educational technologies, establish their pedagogical applications, and partner with faculty members on their integration into curriculum. This work can sometimes lead to coordinated research projects, publications, and grants. Research design strategies sometimes in conjunction with other IDs and give instruction to faculty on how to implement those strategies with curricula. Support faculty and student users of learning management systems and related learning technologies. Design and coordinate faculty, staff, and student training workshops, programs, and resources, instructing users on various pedagogical topics. Partner with faculty and appropriate campus units to ensure all online/hybrid and technology‑enhanced courses meet applicable standards and regulations. Assist in developing policies for online/hybrid courses and programs, and help establish evaluation procedures to ensure continuous improvement. Serve as a liaison to ACCESS to facilitate prompt resolution of accessibility‑related accommodation and content remediation requests. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Master’s degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities (history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy). Six (6) months of experience in areas such as professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching. OR Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities. And eighteen (18) months of experience in the above areas. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field. One year’s experience in instructional design and online/hybrid learning strategies and implementation, preferably in Higher Education. One year’s experience with academic technologies and their application. One year’s experience with content development systems and processes, preferably using Articulate. One year’s experience supporting LMSs, preferably Blackboard. One year’s experience training, preferably in Higher Education. Professional experience using Windows and MAC OSs and Microsoft Office products. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines. Experience in a collaborative atmosphere with strong brainstorming skills, attention to detail, and ability to accept constructive criticism. Self‑motivated and flexible in accepting duties and instruction. Experience with web page design concepts, multimedia design skills, digital video and audio, and other relevant technologies. Ability to learn complex new technologies quickly and independently. Ability to explain complex ideas and technologies to non‑technical people clearly. Excellent communication skills across diverse audiences. Excellent time‑management skills. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Illinois University Edwardsville