Instructional Designer – Full-Time

Role Overview

• Assist faculty in the design and development of engaging, interactive, and instructionally sound course materials for all instructional delivery modes
• Create engaging learning activities and course content that enhances retention and student success
• Apply best-practices instructional design techniques and assessment strategies to enhance instructional delivery
• Work closely with the curriculum director, program faculty, academic deans, and subject matter experts regarding course and program design, including curriculum development, mapping, and assessment.
• Model and develop instructional tools, techniques, and strategies that enhance student learning.
• Ensure the accessibility and inclusivity of all courses, materials, and LMS standards.
• Integrate innovative technology into course and program development
• Research, identify, and create supporting materials/media (audio, video, simulations, activities, etc.)
• Create, implement, and manage the design, development, and documentation of resources that support and enhance faculty instructional activities.
• Review content and assessments for quality and alignment to curriculum development principles and standards during quality review cycles and prior to release.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional content and assessment strategies.
• Participate in and facilitate meetings and team activities related to curriculum design/development
• Provide instructional expertise, guidance, and support to the college community.
• Partner with Professional Development and IT staff in developing resources to assist faculty in the use of various software and technologies, as warranted.
• Remain at the cutting edge of technology-enhanced learning, curriculum, and assessment strategies.
• Promote and support integration of accessible and affordable educational resources into curriculum development.
• Assist faculty and academic deans to ensure teaching and learning aligns with program accreditation and external standards
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Three years related work experience
• One year Supervisory/Leadership experience
• Two years’ experience teaching at the post-secondary level
• Three years’ experience with Blackboard or other Learning Management Systems
• Experience with distance learning, accelerated instruction, and/or other alternative delivery methodologies.
• Experience and knowledge of a variety of teaching strategies and techniques
• Experience facilitating teams and managing projects specifically prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment in a variety of settings and situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization including students, faculty, staff and the community.
• Ability to obtain driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• 403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave