Life University seeks an instructional designer (ID) for the university to execute our mission of providing a high-quality, global online educational experience through excellence in instructional design.
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Collaborate with faculty subject matter experts (smes) and other relevant stakeholders to systematically (re)design standardized online courses as well as a variety of resources related to the enhancement of online learning experiences;
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Guide faculty smes through the systematic analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of online instruction, assignments, assessments, interactions, and technologies;
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Ensure instructional alignment in online courses;
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Ensure that courses are designed at the appropriate level based on how they are mapped to the program-level curriculum;
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Ensure that online courses adhere strictly to Quality Matters instructional-design standards;
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Train and support faculty smes in the application of best practices in online course design;
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Promote a student-centered approach to instruction, assignments, assessments, interactions, and technologies;
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Promote active learning strategies;
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Promote instructional techniques that maximize transfer of learning to real-life professional contexts;
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Promote low- and no-cost instructional materials whenever possible;
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Promote inclusive, diverse, and accessible learning experiences;
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Conduct quality assurance checks on all faculty SME deliverables;
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Postproduce instruction in our Blackboard learning management system.
Education, Training and/or Experience
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A Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field from an accredited College or University.
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Five or more years of related experience in higher education.
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Quality Matters peer reviewer training.
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Three or more years of experience using Blackboard or similar LMS.
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Experience using authoring tools such as Camtasia, SoftChalk, and Articulate.
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Professional certification in online course design.
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Experience teaching online and/or face-to-face courses
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Experience using Adobe creative software such as Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrate, etc.