The Instructional Designer (ID) helps ensure pedagogical best practice by assisting s faculty in developing and revising courses in various modalities, including in-person, lybrid, and online, including self-paced online learning. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Primary Responsibilities :
Support faculty with LMS (Canvas) needs, such course copy, course shells, and common shared content
Design and run technical skill and instructional design workshops for faculty
Collect and analyze data about faculty technology use and support needs, reporting information as required to internal University constituencies
Work with faculty across a variety of disciplines to convert desired traditional elements of courses into pedagogically sound eLearning solutions that effectively leverage technology
Work with faculty to ensure that courses in all modalities are in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines
Design asynchronous instructional tools (instructional guides, web pages, etc.) to help faculty develop technical skills
Promote and support the development of eLearning initiatives with a vision consistent with that of Lourdes faculty and information technology staff and with the identity of Lourdes University
Requirements
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in instructional design / technology or related field required. Masters preferred.
Strong pedagogical background in eLearning, through formal training in instructional design (or related field), experience in the instructional design / technology field, or some combination of both
Competency-Based Education program experience preferred.
Experience teaching online or hybrid courses preferred.
Skills and abilities :
Demonstrated ability to design and administer effective group training workshops and to work individually with faculty on a variety of projects
Demonstrated ability to work with and educate faculty who have different levels of technical proficiency
Experience with Quality Matters
Programming and design skill in a wide range of applications : programming and design, course management software (Canvas experience preferred), interactive media programs, audio / video digitizing and editing applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work outside normal business hours as needed