Instructional Designer 1

The Instructional Designer (ID) will guide and support the development of innovative online programs and courses through direct consultation with individual faculty and faculty groups regarding online course design, delivery, and quality assurance. The designer will work across various programs and disciplines. The Instructional Designer is responsible for working collaboratively with faculty, subject matter experts, and cross- departmental stakeholders in the conceptualization, design, development, and on-time delivery of high-quality online courses and learning experiences. This person will work within AU Online and collaborative with IT, faculty, staff, and administrators to design, develop, and deliver quality online courses and programs that effectively integrate teaching methods, technology tools and assessments to enhance student learning to meet both instructional quality and student experience standards.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to :

DEVELOP INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS : Collaboratewithcolleagues andfacultyonlearningdesign bestpracticefor effectiveonlinelearning.Theywill helpfacultytakeadvantageofavailablecampus technologies,assistfaculty members withthe development of media materials tobe incorporated intoonlinecourses; and assistfaculty in usingmedia, softwareand educational technologies to enhance theirinstruction.Insomecases, theinstructionaldesigner willbuildand overseeproject management tosupportprogram designanddevelopment. Thedesigner willbeabletocreate highquality andvalidassessmentplansandartifacts toassess evidenceof learning forbothformative and summative performances tomaximize learnerunderstand andretention ofcontent.Someof the specific responsibilitieswill be to :

• Source / create Source / create dynamiccontent toensurelearners remainengagedandcourses;
• Reviewandupdate existinginstructor-ledandonlinecontent andcuratethemostrelevant content to be included in the course;
• Workcloselywithin teamstoguides,PowerPoints, onlineresources,websites,and handouts for all training delivery channels;
• Makeinformedrecommendationsonchangesandadjustmentstolearningexperiencesusing performance data, and instructor / studentfeedback as required.

FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND CONSULTATIONS : Support the development offaculty training aimedat assisting facultyinthe development of engaging andinteractive onlineprograms and courses.Consult withfacultyastheyincorporate softwareandeducational technologyintothedevelopment of learningexperiences;coordinate projectsfor onlineprograms to ensurehighqualityfaculty experience with theonlinedesignanddevelopmentprocess.

ONGOING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH : Updateandimprove one'sownknowledge, skillsandattitudespertainingto theinstructionaldesignprocess,faculty development,newmodels9finstruction,emergingtechnologies,and relatedfields.

OTHER DUTIES : Performother duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field from an accredited college / university.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of university and a minimum of two years of related experience working with a learning management system such as Daylight / D2L.

Preferred Qualifications

Two experience in instructional design, educational technology or a related field

Several years of experience as a team member.

Experience designing asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, flipped, and face-to-face Instruction.

Successful online and / or hybrid teaching experience In higher education.

Experience implementing a variety of rubrics and standards for quality assurance purposes.

Demonstrated success working with faculty members or other Instructional staff to improve teaching and learning.

Experience developing and facilitating professional development opportunities to faculty members.

Experience with learning analytics.

Presentation and / or publication in peer-reviewed contexts.

Video production management

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Effective use of a variety of educational technology tools (examples : Desire2Learn, Echo360, MS Teams, Adobe Creative Suites

Competency in web-related technologies including HTML

SKILLS

Use active listening skills

Communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written form

Effective communication with all groups of faculty members. staff, and others

Solicit, accept, and provide constructive feedback

A strong commitment to all within academics and the community at large.

Excellent detail orientation and organizational skills

ABILITIES

Shift / Salary / Benefits

Shift : Days / M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band : B10

Salary : Minimum $52,500 / annual

Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period : Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties : the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational / credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.