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The Instructional Designer actively collaborates and engages with faculty to design and build engaging online courses and instructional assessments and activities. Additionally, the Instructional Designer provides guidance and support to faculty through each stage of course development. The ideal Instructional Designer must have a proven understanding of adult learning methodologies, LMS administration, rapid eLearning authoring tools, course design, development and support, and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field required.
- Masters Degree preferred.
- Five (5) plus years of instructional design and course building experience in a University setting.
Job Specific Qualifications
- Experience: content production; higher education/academic setting; course design/instructional design/teaching; cross-functional teams; designing/delivering/evaluating professional development for faculty; creating/administering online training; quality improvement/assessment in blended/online teaching formats; delivering research-based, learner-centered course development support.
- Abilities: handle concurrent assignments while maintaining a collegial & professional demeanor; thrive in open collaborative environment; advise on best practices & support for instructors using university-supported LMS; work in stressful situations & manage time effectively; prioritize tasks to meet objectives/goals; develop workflows/procedures; expand workload capacity during peak periods; lead/collaborate on projects/initiatives; build active learning strategies to address diverse learning preferences/abilities/backgrounds in blended/online formats.
- Proficiency in: course development tools (Storyline, Captivate); use of Google Suite & PM software.
- Knowledge/application of adult learning principles.
- Ability to interact with faculty effectively.
- Enthusiastic team player.
- Attention to detail/excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for and lead organized yet adaptive meetings with faculty to gather information and buy-in on customized online course delivery strategies.
- Articulate and reinforce course development process and faculty responsibilities, as well as establish milestones deadlines and gain buy-in from faculty to meet deadlines.
- Track and report frequently the statuses of courses throughout the development process.
- Utilize eLearning authoring tools to design interactive learning solutions.
- Manage intake and organization of digital assets throughout course development process.
- Manage courses independently with continued support from the development team.
- Define objectives for courses/ curricula’ Outline concepts for courses/ curricula, defining (needs for) the course medium, content delivery, assessments, accompanying materials, and complementary learning approaches.
- Design assessments and meaningful course interactions to increase learning and retention.
- Work with video production and graphics sources to produce draft and final versions of course material.
- Seek out and engage with opportunities to think creatively and find innovative solutions to online course delivery challenges — then doggedly see them through to successful execution.
- Ability to articulate passion for driving positive learner outcomes through innovation in digital education.
- Develop content in collaboration with faculty’ Build new courses in LMS.
- Review and reformat course content before course materials and content is added to LMS.
- File and organize reviewed course content and other curriculum related materials.
- Update content for existing courses in the LMS.
- Design and build graded assessments using provided content.
- Reviewing course materials for quality and consistency.
- Learning new and emerging technologies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
none
Tools/Equipment
none
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume, cover letter, and sample work.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
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