Instructional Designer

Title :

Instructional Designer

Department :

Office of the Provost

Reports To :

Associate Provost for Online Programs

Position Type : Staff

Position Summary :

Under the guidance of the Associate Provost for

Online Programs, the Instructional Designer is principally responsible for

working with faculty to research, analyze, implement, evaluate, and support the

effective uses of technology and teaching in support of online and face-to-face

learning. The position is engaged in a wide range of instructional activities

focused on outcomes that improve understanding, better engage, and speed

student learning. The activities include, but are not limited to, direct assistance

and advanced consultation with faculty on instructional design for multiple

delivery modes (face-to-face, blended, online; self-learning, peer-to-peer,

group); LMS (learning management systems) and other teaching and learning

systems administration; design and conduct presentations, workshops,

discussions, and individualized meetings with faculty as appropriate in the

areas of teaching, learning, and technology.

The position is expected to exhibit a high

level of creativity and resourcefulness and is competent to work on fairly

complex instructional design activities with only general direction; generally

operates under deadlines and is capable of handling several assignments

concurrently; provides guidance to the other members of the Office of Online

Programs in matters of instructional technology issues; works closely with

faculty at all levels and collaborates with others throughout the university to

assess and improve student learning outcomes.

Essential Functions :

• Assist, consult, and provide direct outreach

to faculty in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and assessment

of courses and instructional experiences in a wide range of delivery modes

(face-to-face, online, hybrid) with explicit concern for their individual

teaching goals.

project management to faculty, programs, and departments for the conversion of

courses and programs to innovative online and other technology-assisted educational

venues utilizing cutting-edge and creative design and course delivery options.

obtain course outcomes and content; draft storyboards and mock-ups, and write

and develop course content as needed.

presentations, workshops, discussions, and individualized meetings with faculty

on instructional design, pedagogy, assessment, applications of instructional

technology and a variety of related topics.

multiple modes. Provide faculty with a variety of strategies to manage student

learning in digital environments and support faculty as they implement those

strategies.

learning in digital environments and support faculty as they implement those

strategies.

technology-mediated learning experiences integrating a variety of graphics,

audio, video, and interactive media. communications software; and emerging

web tools into learning environments.

of improving their instruction with and without technology.

faculty, chairpersons, deans, Academic Affairs, Institutional Research and

Planning, and other offices in an on-going plan to assess and improve student

learning outcomes.

Additional Functions :

products, methodologies, pedagogy, theories, applications and trends.

technologies to support the creation and maintenance of teaching and learning

spaces.

assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications :

education, instructional design, or a related field.

experience working at an institute of higher education.

learning management system.

in a group.

the creation of instructional content using digital tools.

work well in a team environment; demonstrated creativity and problem solving

skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

in a related field.

teaching experience at the college level.

Bargaining Unit : PSA

Range / Band : 23

Salary Information :

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is $63,754.42-$119,012.58 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page : https : / / hr.njit.edu / health-benefits.

FLSA : Exempt

Full-Time