Instructional Designer - Online & Distance Education
About the position Responsibilities • Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and develop high-quality online courses. • Provide flexibility and support for complex course designs involving multiple stakeholders. • Act as an expert resource for the Canvas learning management system and related tools. • Apply appropriate learning and instructional theories for effective online course design. • Design online content in Canvas and integrate educational technologies to enhance teaching strategies. • Develop support materials, tutorials, orientations, and workshops for instructors and students. • Communicate effective pedagogy and academic technology applications. • Facilitate administrative aspects of course development and delivery. • Consult with faculty and leadership on instructional design processes. • Provide instructional design services and support for course and program designs. • Evaluate course quality in terms of design, writing, and editing. • Develop and communicate course development schedules. • Assist faculty in navigating the Canvas system and developing course content. • Oversee the design process, aligning content to learning outcomes and creating engaging learning opportunities. • Manage course design revisions and improvements in existing courses. • Stay current with industry technology tools and trends in online education. • Collaborate with Instructional Technology staff to develop new services and test new technologies. Requirements • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Instructional Design or Education preferred. • 1-3 years of relevant experience as an instructional designer. • Expertise in ADA compliance preferred. • Experience in leading and managing multiple complex projects. • Strong research, content analysis, and preparation skills. • Ability to work independently and within a team. • Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills. • Proven ability to stay current with rapidly changing technologies. • Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. • Knowledge of instructional design strategies and current techniques for online courses. • Experience with graphic design and AV elements for online instruction. • Familiarity with Quality Matters and similar online learning rubrics. • Understanding of Universal Design and accessibility principles. • Competence in working with learning management systems, such as Canvas. Nice-to-haves • Experience in asynchronous online classroom teaching or workshop facilitation.