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The Smeal College of Business is seeking an Instructional Designer to join our eLearning Design and Innovation Group (eLDIG) team. The candidate hired for this position will have a strong foundational knowledge of learning science and instructional design to assist faculty in the design and development of the College’s teaching and learning efforts. We are searching for a team player who can work with instructors, the eLDIG team, and a team of multimedia specialists and programmers to create engaging learning experiences in response to Smeal’s growing online, residential, large-enrollment, and hybrid portfolios.
Experience designing online and hybrid courses in a higher-education context is preferred. Experience with academic teaching, current and emerging learning and technology trends, content management systems, and learning management systems (i.e. Canvas) is a plus.
This candidate will design and develop courses for online, hybrid, remote, and residential instruction delivery modes. The successful candidate needs to be a creative and innovative thinker with the ability to apply research-based learning and pedagogical theories, universal design principles, assessment strategies, and best practices. Additionally, a successful candidate must possess strong writing skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal with multiple constituencies in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based work environment.
The candidate must be able to incorporate current approaches to online learning, including problem-based and case-based learning, and maintain a constant focus on copyright, usability, and accessibility requirements and standards. Knowledge of laws and regulations associated with ADA compliance, including sections 504 and 508, WCAG compliance, and accessibility considerations for online learning, is desirable.
The Instructional Design position typically requires a Master’s degree (or higher) in instructional design, learning science, or a related field plus four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for entry-level positions. Additional experience, education, and/or competencies are required for higher-level positions. This job will be filled as a standing appointment, and the job level will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. Candidates seeking remote or hybrid working opportunities may apply.
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of diversity and inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.
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