Instructional Designer

Description

About Saint Peter’s University

Saint Peter’s is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate programs.

Job Summary:

The instructional designer provides instructional strategy and design expertise, gained from experience working in post-secondary education, for the development and support of online courses and programs yet to be roll-out as well as existing online courses and programs slated to be refreshed.  This position reports directly to the Director of Online Programs.

• Once assigned, actively takes responsibility and manages online course/projects development from inception to completion.
• Collaborates with faculty, providing instructional design and strategy options that fit their approach to teaching.
• Consults with individuals or groups of faculty on optimal and effective uses of multimedia for their online instruction.
• Designs and supervises production of instructional materials and learning objects in a variety of formats, including print, graphics, audio, video, and animation technologies, to engage participants and support online coursework.
• Provides production assistance, technical support/training to faculty throughout the online course development process to its deployment.
• Provides review, evaluation, and reporting metrics of designed online courses in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the course design.
• Serves on intradepartmental committees to explore issues related to teaching and learning online.
• Attends appropriate conferences and seminars to maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of new instructional technologies/software and pedagogical techniques.
• Presents on topics related to online learning, related technology, and course design at state, regional, or national meetings.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Salary Range: $72,000 - $82,000

Benefits: 

Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.

Key Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave
• Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision discount plan
• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more

The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being.

Qualifications

Qualification Standards:. 

• Working knowledge of and facility with models and concepts of or related to instructional design e.g., ADDIE model, reverse design, universal design, etc.
• Experience collaborating with faculty in a consultative approach as an instructional design resource.                                                                                           
• Experience designing instruction that adheres to a constructivist learner-centered perspective resulting in a portfolio of work beyond a summative assessment approach.
• Working knowledge of current computing applications (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Office, EdPuzzle, Snagit, Camtasia, etc.), online authentication (Honorlock, etc.), networking and communications systems (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, etc.), and content producer plug-ins (Pearson, etc.)            
• Experience with using the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric and Standards or similar evaluative course tools and standards.
• Demonstrable knowledge in creating and editing accessible documents and other materials.
• Ability to organize and work effectively with an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Proficient in communication, both oral and written.
• Ability to handle multiple and simultaneous tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of groups.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to deal well with fast-paced change.
• Ability to deliver a positive customer service experience.

Education:

Master's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, information technology, information sciences, curriculum design or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum three to five years of experience providing training and collaborating with faculty to design online courses in higher education.
• Experience with online course management tools, especially Blackboard, and related plug-ins.
• Experience with graphic and multimedia authoring software, authentication software and website design software.

Other Considerations:

• This is an on-site position.
• This is a Title V Grant-funded position

Salary : $72,000 - $82,000