HIGHER EDUCATION - Instructional Designer

Job Classification

  Salaried Full-time (75-100%)

Position summary

The Instructional Designer for the Center for Digital Learning and Instructional Technology (DLiT) will provide highly skilled professional service to meet the instructional design needs primarily of faculty who are teaching online and blended courses. Provide service in the areas of: a) online teaching, professional development, and support for faculty; b) instructional design for online and blended courses; and c) research and oversee the implementation of emerging technologies in online courses. The Instructional Designer, a full-time salaried position, reports to the DLiT Director.

Qualifications summary

Master's degree required; instructional design certification preferred. Requires teaching experience, with online teaching preferred. Expertise in instructional design, instructional technology, and project management is essential. Must demonstrate advanced skills in educational technologies, including video production, LMS platforms (Moodle preferred), and emerging digital tools. Strong background in adult learning theory, needs assessment, and professional development delivery required. Exceptional communication, presentation, and customer service abilities are necessary. Experience supporting higher education course development preferred. K-12 teaching background a plus.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

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   Provide instructional design and online teaching support to faculty in departments teaching online and blended courses, as assigned by the DLiT Director.
   


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   Partner with subject-matter experts on the processes and tasks associated with program and course design, development, and delivery.
   


3. 
   Consult with the DLiT Director on the strategic direction of courses and programs in the pipeline, their status and activities during their design, development, and delivery.
   


4. 
   Collaboratively support the technologies and problem-solve their implementation in online courses.
   


5. 
   Guide the implementation of Andrews University’s online course development model and quality standards in online and blended courses
   


6. 
   Support, review, and document the use of learning resources, publisher materials, and technology tools in all online courses to ensure clear instructions for students, smooth implementation, and appropriate connection to the learning goals.
   


7. 
   Collaboratively shape online teaching and learning guidelines.
   


8. 
   Collaborate with the other Instructional Designers in new course development and online delivery problem-solving.
   


9. 
   Collaborate with the Online Quality Assurance Specialist to problem solve quality related issues.
   


10. 
    Review trends regarding online learning and make recommendations on how to expand and improve instruction.
    


11. 
    Research and support the continuous quality improvement of online courses.
    


12. 
    Plan and offer workshops and training sessions on university supported educational technology tools for a variety of audiences, including on campus and off campus faculty, adjunct faculty, DLiT staff and student workers, graduate assistants, and university staff.
    


13. 
    Collaborate with the other Instructional Designers to plan and offer professional development in online, blended, and digital teaching.
    


14. 
    Keep up-to-date on current developments in instructional technology software and hardware as they relate to online, blended, and digital learning.
    


15. 
    Participate in DLiT meetings and university committees as appropriate
    


16. 
    Attend professional conferences, research new trends, and report back to relevant audiences.
    


17. 
    Teach occasionally for other Andrews departments as needed.
    

Supervisory responsibilities

• Provide team supervision to student workers supporting online faculty through the course development process and online teaching experience.

Qualifications

Skills:

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  Thorough understanding of instructional design and instructional technology.
  


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  Thorough understanding of project management, needs assessment, and risk management.
  


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  Superior critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.
  


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  Curiosity about and commitment to learning cutting edge technologies for support of online, blended, and digital education
  


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  Knowledge of instructional design principles
  


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  Knowledge of online course development standards and procedures
  


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  Intermediate to advanced skill in using current technologies for education such as but not limited to video recording and editing, GoogleDrive, conferencing software, and other emerging tools to support blended and online learning
  


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  Experience providing professional development in group and individualized sessions
  


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  Knowledge of educational applications of social media
  


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  Knowledge of educational theories, including instructional systems design, and adult learning theory
  


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  Quick learner, specifically as it relates to computers and computer applications
  


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  Knowledge of Moodle LMS is preferred; other LMS experience is a plus
  


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  Absolute dedication to on-going client communication, providing frequent updates on deliverables, milestones, known issues and timelines
  


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  Excellent people skills, with a passion for customer service
  


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  Excellent presentation skills
  


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  Excellent oral and written communication skills
  


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  Ability to work in a fast paced technical environment with tight deadlines
  

Education and Experience:

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  Minimum Master’s degree required
  


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  Instructional design certification or degree preferred
  


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  Teaching experience required
  


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  Online teaching experience preferred
  


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  North American K-12 teaching experience a plus
  


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  Evidence of courses or training in instructional technology and digital pedagogies
  


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  Experience in higher education instructional design support preferred
  

Location: Berrien Springs preferred


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

Learning Management Systems:

• Moodle LMS (preferred)


• Other LMS platforms experience valued

Content Development Tools:

• GoogleDrive and cloud-based collaboration tools


• Conferencing software (Zoom, Teams, etc.)

Project Management:

• Course development workflow management


• Timeline and milestone tracking


• Risk assessment and mitigation

Additional Competencies:

• Rapid learning of new educational technologies


• Ability to evaluate and recommend new tools


• Technical training and workshop facilitation


• Student and faculty technical support coordination

Interpersonal interactions

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  Excellent people skills, with a passion for customer service
  


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  Excellent presentation skills
  


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  Excellent oral and written communication skills
  


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  Ability to work in a fast paced technical environment with tight deadlines
  

Physical demands

Must be able to focus on a computer screen for length of time

Work environment

The Center for Digital Learning and Instructional Technology is a fast-paced, collaborative work environment. We are always learning from each other, sharing ideas, giving feedback, and celebrating successes. The DLiT office is a semi-open space with moderate noise. Customers come and go, receiving assistance from multiple team members. Multiple meetings with customers may occur in a semi-open space at the same time.

Location: Berrien Springs preferred