Instructional Designer

Full-Time Staff | Salary | Exempt | Remote, Online

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

JOB SUMMARY

The Instructional Designer has the primary responsibility of working with faculty as subject matter experts to plan, develop/redesign, and implement high-quality courses to create engaging learning experiences through the application of effective pedagogies, instructional design processes, and educational technologies. The Instructional Designer also serves as a point of support for faculty and institutional initiatives.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Work with faculty as subject matter experts to develop and redesign courses to create engaging learning experiences.
• Develop and recommend interface design, sequence of instruction, use of assessments, and the best design of course materials and activities that adhere to assessment guidelines and instructional best practices.
• Apply knowledge of effective pedagogies, instructional design processes, and educational technologies in course design and delivery.
• Design and build a load of courses each academic year.
• Provide instructional design support for faculty.
• Complete tasks related to institutional research, assessment, and institutional initiatives.
• Perform any other job function that is deemed necessary by the AVP.
• Attend University events as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ,  possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community.
• An understanding of the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity.\Preferred Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of developing and delivering best practices in online and blended learning.
• Experience in developing and redesigning fully online and blended courses.
• Familiarity with educational technologies and Learning Management Systems.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish department and university goals.
• Ability to work well independently and remotely.
• A personal commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and to the mission and core values of the Church of the Nazarene.

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised:

May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees or interns.

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Benefits

Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.