Instructional Designer – job post

Asbury University is searching for qualified candidates for their open Instructional Design Position.

Job Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for supporting and enhancing the quality of online courses at AU.
• Employ domain expertise for online learning, including instructional design, faculty development, content management, and curriculum planning.
• Create a viable environment for the scholarship of teaching and learning in the online environment.

• Provide administrative oversight and support for the learning management system (LMS).

• Assist faculty and LMS partner(s) with the instructional design and loading of course materials.
• Support the online learning environment through training and implementation, and promote the expanded use of LMS and software tools.

• Provide administrative oversight and support for the virtual classroom system used by online classes for synchronous class activities.
• Provide administrative oversight and support for the shared media repository system used by faculty as part of their course curriculum.
• Provide administrative oversight and support for the student identification and authentication system.
• Work with faculty to enhance pedagogy and facilitate instructional technology use.
• Consult with faculty using grounded instructional design theory, models, and best practices.
• Provide professional expertise in using and supporting the use of Web, eLearning authoring tools, and video editing to create impactful and media-rich courses.
• Work with departments to update and maintain online course development queue.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Implementation

• Develop processes for training and support of faculty for online course development
• Develop and update course developer toolkit and other support resources (including videos)
• Develop a course maintenance process and re-development/update cycle and process
• Assist faculty with instructional media and digital asset creation (help of student workers)
• Work with schools/college to develop, maintain, and implement program specific online course development templates (using standard, approved online course development as a baseline)
• Create and manage all development courses created in the LMS (Discovery) Sandbox site
• Facilitate course content transfer between development (Sandbox) and live site
• Work with Director of Academic Accessibility Resources to ensure online courses are ADA compliant- develop policies and plan for updating currently developed courses and training and support for course developed in the future
• Manage the course quality review process
• Proactive communications and best practices- quarterly newsletter, spotlight online faculty, etc.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Instructional Design preferred and related instructional design experience required.

A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital along with the ability to support the university’s theological position, lifestyle standards and mission.

Institutional Commitment:

Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In the desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage applications from women and from candidates from various ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

Application Process:

Interested parties may forward their completed Asbury University Application, signed Application Insert and required essay (located at the bottom of the application insert), and resume to the Human Resources Office via email at human.resources@asbury.edu or by mail at:

Asbury University
Human Resources
1 Macklem Dr.
Wilmore, KY 40390

Department: Professional/Administrative Staff
Job Type: Staff
Status: Exempt
Deadline: Until Filled