Careers at SUSLA

DEADLINE

Full-time: Review of applications begins Tuesday, November 07, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.

SUMMARY

Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Online Instructional Designer position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.

POSITION SUMMARY

Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Instructional Designer position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Instructional Designer will work with faculty to create expertly designed courses with engaging, accessible course content that can be delivered in the following modalities: online, virtual, hybrid, and face-to-face. Duties and responsibilities will include designing online course templates, creating standardized course content, conducting regular course reviews for content quality and accessibility, ensuring that course content is compliant with ADA Standards for Accessible Design, helping faculty with course alignment, and improving teacher-student interaction, via electronic communication, discussions, and web-based interactive learning activities. The Instructional Designer will also conduct faculty development training for improving quality teaching and active student learning within all modalities of learning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assists faculty in creating engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances knowledge transfer and retention.

* Reviews, evaluate, and enhance existing training programs.

* Redesigns courses for online presentations that are conducive to distance learning programs.

* Enhances, develop, and distribute learning materials (E-Learning, Manuals, Train the Trainer materials, etc.).

* Assists the Subject Matter Experts to build engaging course content for all modalities of learning.

* Manages multiple projects simultaneously.

* Participates in special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Education, or related field

* A minimum of two (2) years of experience designing and developing courses, curricula, and instructional strategies for learning, and or online courses

* Knowledge of current compliance standards related to ensuring accessibility

* Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality online instructional design support using a dedicated learning management system

* Demonstrated ability to develop content that is compliant with ADA Standards for Accessible design

* Demonstrated ability to provide faculty professional development and training related to course design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Ph.D. in Education, Educational or Instructional Technology or related field

* Quality Matters Certified Peer Reviewer

* Quality Matters Certificate in Applying the Quality Matters Rubric

* Open Educational Resource Experience

COMPENSATION: $60,000-$65,000

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to:

The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment

Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins Tuesday, November 07, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.

Southern University at Shreveport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or any other protected class. Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Devonye C. Brown, Fine Arts Building, Suite C-01 (318) 670-9225: Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Anjelica Hart, NCR Building, Room 125, (318) 670-9367.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform duties.

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.