Instructional Designer

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Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Instructional Design and Faculty Development, the Instructional Designer functions as a liaison to faculty in accord with their efforts to develop online courses and fully online programs to enhance the teaching and learning environment in a manner that meets or exceeds the University’s standards for academic quality. The Instructional Designer is responsible for successfully introducing and incorporating academic pedagogical principles and learning-enhanced technologies into course design initiatives within a variety of instructional modalities (online, blended/hybrid, web-enhanced, and in-person) courses across the University.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide guidance to the university community on instructional design methodologies, processes, and best practices for designing and teaching online, blended/hybrid courses, or in-person courses.

Coordinate the development and implementation of online instructional programs.

Assist faculty with the design, development, and teaching of online, blended/hybrid and in-person courses.

Work with course developing faculty to ensure alignment between instructional content, learning activities, and learning assessments with the identified course goals and objectives.

Consult and guide course-developing faculty members on how to deliver content in an online format with the support of appropriate technologies to support student learning.

Demonstrate the effective use of multimedia for teaching and learning.

Make sound recommendations on the use of learning assessment instruments, including authentic assessments such as projects, e-portfolios, and more.

Ensure course design, course materials, and activities promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Provide accessibility guidance and assistance for faculty.

Research and recommend appropriate pedagogical strategies and emerging technologies for teaching and learning and make recommendations for their use.

Manage projects to deploy and develop technology-based instructional design methodologies and tools.

Develop and facilitate seminars and workshops that introduce faculty to new instructional design methods and technologies that can enhance the teaching and learning environment.

Collaborate effectively with other instructional designers, technology training staff, and staff from other departments on various projects to achieve the goals that the unit has determined.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Instructional or Learning Design, Educational Technology, Adult Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.

Minimum of three years of professional experience in curriculum development, instructional design, instructional technology, or a related area.

Knowledge of instructional design methodologies and pedagogical principles.

Experience with faculty and staff development.

PREFERRED:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Instructional Design or a related field.

Experience with Canvas Learning Management Systems.

Demonstrated experience with a variety of instructional and emerging technologies, including web conferencing, screencasting, and multimedia tools.

Proficiency with online course development.

Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY:

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

DepartmentInstructional Design and Faculty Development

Position TypeProfessional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at (Option 2), or email .

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

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Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit:

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