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- Job Summary
- Reporting to the Director of Academic Technology, the Instructional Designer & Online Learning Specialist provides vision and leadership in the design of online programs and courses. Through collaborations with deans, program directors, faculty, and staff, the Instructional Designer & Online Learning Specialist leverages effective instructional strategies to support students enrolled in online courses, and promotes best practices in LMS use for in-person classes. They consult individually with faculty and collaborate with the Director of Academic Technology to coordinate educational development programming and resources, promoting the integration of online education initiatives into the broader academic goals of the college.About Endicott CollegeEndicott College is a vibrant community located on Boston’s North Shore, with a beautiful oceanfront campus in Beverly, Massachusetts. We’re known for combining academic excellence with hands-on learning, and we take pride in fostering a supportive environment for both students and employees. Working at Endicott means joining a close-knit campus community where your contributions matter and where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued.To learn more about our employee benefits click .
- Key Outcomes
- 50% :
- Improves the quality of online instruction at Endicott
- Provides visionary leadership in the development and implementation of online teaching and learning initiatives across all of our online programs
- Leads the online course design process and the development of online courses, working with teachers to promote effective instructional strategies to improve the performance of students enrolled in online courses
- Designs and promotes the use of Canvas templates, master courses, and blueprints for in-person and online instruction
- Collaborates with deans and program directors on initiatives to improve online instruction
- Liaises with other members of the Academic Technology department to coordinate support and new programs and initiatives
- Stays current with the latest online learning tools and technologies and manages the piloting of new tools in online courses
- Uses Canvas data analytics to collect and report quality assurance metrics30%
Provides exceptional education development opportunities for faculty
In collaboration with the Director of Academic Technology, the Teaching and Learning Committee, and faculty and staff from across campus, develops educational development opportunities for faculty, with an emphasis on online instruction and best uses of the LMS for in-person classesFacilitates regular programs for the Academic Technology department, including workshops, trainings, learning communities, and badgesConsults with faculty who are developing online coursesAssist faculty redesigning assessments given developments in AI technologiesDevelops online teaching resources, including asynchronous resources, videos, andcredentials (Badge / micro-credentials)
Supports the continued development of the faculty Canvas page and resourcesPromotes the scholarship of teaching and learning, with an emphasis on online instruction.Helps produce a newsletter to share with faculty highlighting Academic Technology initiativesServes on college-wide committeesPartners with faculty in improving course accessibility.20%: Supports Canvas managementParticipates in monthly calls with Canvas customer service manager, stays current with the latest features in Canvas and promotes their use on campus.Provides additional technical support for Canvas via Freshservice ticketing system and one-on-one meetings.Obtains advanced certifications in Canvas.Other duties as assignedCommunity EngagementBe an active participant in the life of the College by attending and supporting key events like Commencement, Homecoming, and other all-hands-on-deck gatherings. Show a spirit of collaboration and community involvement, including volunteering when possible.
Core CompetenciesCuriosityan interest in and motivation to learnOrganizationorganizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on timeCommunication Skillshas clear, effective and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing
Adaptabilityshows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differentlyFollow Throughtakes ownership of projects and sees them through fruitionCustomer Servicethe employee anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable mannerInitiative / Personal Leadershipidentifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutionsTeam Playershows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge and experience with team membersKnowledge / Skills / AbilitiesKnowledge of best practices in online and in-person teachingKnowledge of learning management systems (preferably Canvas)Background in accessibility, usability, experience design, as well as knowledge of instructional design models, strategies, and best practices in online teaching and learning.Knowledge of emerging technologies and instructional design models as related to online teaching and learning in higher education.Ability to build relationships with faculty and staff and collaborate with diverse groups of stakeholdersAt least 5 years of teaching experience in online, hybrid, and / or in-person environmentsMaster's degree in educational technology, instructional design, or learning engineering preferredCanvas or Instructional Design certification or course work preferred.Effective Date of Current Version :September 2025
Endicott offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, plus graduate-level certificates. Endicott is a welcoming community with engaged staff, faculty and students, a beautiful campus, and great employee benefits.Endicott celebrates diversity and strives to bring a mix of talented people—representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills—together to do their best work. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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