Job Details

Instructional Designer
Carroll University

Classification: Administrative Staff - Full Time - 12 Months- 2080 Hours

Reports To: Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs - Strategic Initiatives

Description: The Instructional Designer supports faculty in effectively integrating technology into their teaching through a focus on evidence-based teaching practices, instructional innovation, UX principles, and ongoing assessment. The ID facilitates the exploration and adoption of applications, tools, and resources that enhance teaching in learning with technology in online and blended courses, and contributes to a robust practice of assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of adopted practices.

Responsibilities:
Serve as resource to Carroll University faculty and instructors

Partner with faculty seeking to use technology as a means of facilitating innovation in teaching and learning in both online and blended courses

Apply current instructional design methodologies and evidence-based practices for online and blended learning

Support and train faculty as they develop online and/or blended courses and adopt new technologies in their teaching

Provide educational opportunities for faculty related to technology and pedagogy through workshops, webinars, JIT modules, 1:1 sessions, etc.

Assist with establishing and disseminating technology-related teaching policies for faculty

Serve as resource for assessment in teaching and learning

Collaborate with faculty and Academic Affairs to articulate standards, definitions, and best practices for teaching and assessing in online and blended courses

Work closely with the Director of Assessment and the AVP of Strategic Initiatives to evaluate the effectiveness of online and blended teaching practices, tools, pilots, etc.

Contribute to the communication of assessment results to faculty and other stakeholders

Integrate assessment results into new and revised instructional design work, contributing to Carroll's culture of continuous improvement

Collaborate with related offices and colleagues

Develop and sustain effective working relationships with colleagues working in related areas including Information Technology Services (ITS), Faculty Development, Assessment, and Disabilities Services, collaborating and coordinating with them as needed

Collaborate with the deans and academic affairs leadership to set and meet goals to increase the number of online and blended courses offered annually

Design and lead faculty development related to the integration of effective pedagogies with LMS training, user experience, copyright, accessibility, and universal design principles, including workshops, seminars, and JIT modules.

Create and maintain an open flow of communication with faculty about teaching with technology, including upcoming schedules, LMS updates, new resources, etc.

Departmental Service and Professional Development

Collaborate with ITS to identify trends and support pilot programs for promising emerging technologies

Attend training, events, and conferences related to professional responsibilities

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Two-to-five years' experience in instructional design; relatable experience in higher education preferred

An understanding of effective post-baccalaureate pedagogies

The ability to work effectively with faculty across disciplines

Experience teaching at the college level preferred

Instructional Design credential preferred

Familiarity with Quality Matters preferred

Experience with adaptive courseware preferred

Technology Skills:

Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge

Experience administering at least one using a Learning Management System; experience with Canvas preferred.

Familiarity with a variety of academic software applications

Demonstrated interest and ability to acquire new technical skills

Human Relations Skills:

Commitment to academic excellence and academic integrity

Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with faculty and staff through a consultative, collaborative approach

Ability to adjust to changing work environment and to respond to changing institutional needs

Ability to successfully manage multiple and competing tasks and priorities

Accurate, focused, and professional communication skills

Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission (http://www.carrollu.edu/about/missionstatement.asp).

Job Number: #1920-051

Please reference job #1920-051 and submit cover letter and resume to: cucareers@carrollu.edu

Human Resources
Carroll University
100 N. East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186

Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff. EOE







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