Instructional Designer (Hybrid) job

Design and develop course curricula and instructional materials in support of faculty teaching efforts. Activities focus on creating new courses and programs as well as enhancing and improving existing course offerings and involve both credit and non-credit programs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with academic faculty, staff, and technology vendors. This position typically will advise and counsel: academic faculty and staff. This position will supervise: NA.

Job Duty 1 –

Articulate the advantages and disadvantages of various pedagogical principles and technology applications to assist faculty with designing appropriate instructional delivery methods for both new and existing courses.

Job Duty 2 –

Share an understanding of instructional design issues related to teaching and learning in traditional, hybrid, and distance/online courses; demonstrate best practices.

Job Duty 3 –

Coordinate technology used with the larger Georgia Tech system.

Job Duty 4 –

Stay current on instructional software and hardware available in the marketplace; advise management as to new products and trends which may have an impact on the department; propose strategies for incorporating these products and trends into offerings.

Job Duty 5 –

Design and construct websites to communicate with faculty and students.

Job Duty 6 –

Prepare grant applications and proposals.

Job Duty 7 –

Complete special projects with faculty in developing proposals for contract courses, demonstrations for various groups, etc.

Job Duty 8 –

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience

Four to five years of job-related experience

Educational Requirements

Master’s Degree in Instructional Systems, Instructional Design, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Doctoral Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing high-quality eLearning content, including courses, videos, animations, and job aids, in alignment with organizational branding.
• Experience developing eLearning that is compatible with Saba or Cornerstone learning management systems
• Proficient use of authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline 360, Rise
• Experience with various digital media and animation tools, including Vyond, PowToon, Biteable, Camtasia
• Experience using Murf.Ai voiceover
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple subject matters, experts, and stakeholders
• Knowledge of adult learning theories to develop content
• Ability to write effective learning content and video scripts; excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements for eLearning and web content (508 compliance)
• Excellent customer service and follow-through skills

Salary Range: $60,707-$82,561/yr

Job Grade: I4

SKILLS

This job requires advanced expertise in instructional design principles, learning theory, and student learning processes. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective interrelationships with faculty in multiple academic areas and the ability to coordinate and/or manage multiple projects is required, as is the ability to create online courses, utilize course management systems, write and manage grant proposals and manage internal and outsourced resources.

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