Springfield College
Salary:
$62,000.00 - $64,000.00 Annually Location :
Springfield, MA Job Type:
Full-time 12 months 35 hours Job Number:
00270 Department:
CETLS Opening Date:
08/07/2025
Description
The Instructional Designer (ID) works collaboratively with the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (CETLS) and the Associate Director of Technology Services, and supports Springfield College faculty with course development of online and blended courses. The ID assists in the development of digital learning materials, as well as other instructional design functions including quality assurance, pedagogical consultation and learner analysis.
Responsibilities Support CETLS and in collaboration with the Associate Director of Technology Services work with faculty to effectively communicate technical concepts to nontechnical audiences. Work independently or with multiple constituencies. Conduct effective workshops to assist faculty with blended and online course development. Develop video and text based tutorials to assist faculty in using the LMS Provide course quality review (according to principles outlined in Quality Matters) ensuring that online courses are built according to principles that are evidence informed to impact student learning. Collaborate with ITS staff and the Associate Director of Technology Services to support the LMS and related digital learning environments. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required with 1-3 years of directly related experience. Master's degree preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of accessibility standards, ADA guidelines, and D2L Brightspace Learning Management System is strongly preferred. Comfortable working in a web-based conferencing environment (Zoom). Successfully implement principles of Adult Learning, Universal Design for Learning framework, backwards design, ADDIE Model and Logic Model. Ability to effectively work with faculty on the application of active learning principles in the development and design process, such as designing and creating engaging, interactive, and instructionally sound online learning activities. Ability to effectively work with faculty to help provide pedagogical support and instructional design oversight for faculty developing, designing, and creating ADA compliant online instructional content. Researching and identifying innovative and effective online learning techniques, exploring emergent technologies, and assisting in the evaluation, selection, and adoption of technology products related to distance learning Ability to assist in the creating and maintaining of quality assurance and assessment criteria for the evaluation of instruction and online course delivery outcomes. Provide quality course review to ensure alignment with principles that demonstrate continuous improvement. Intermediate level of proficiency with common software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, G-Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Snagit, Camtasia, Articulate 360 (Storyline), other multimedia software). Ability to handle high volume workload with tight deadlines when needed. QM certification in APPQMR and Peer Review desirable. At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents Tuition exchange program for dependents Generous paid time off benefits Paid Sick Leave Benefits 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care) Life and accident insurance plans Long-term disability Optional voluntary benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness benefits and programs Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center
Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.
To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our page.
$62,000.00 - $64,000.00 Annually Location :
Springfield, MA Job Type:
Full-time 12 months 35 hours Job Number:
00270 Department:
CETLS Opening Date:
08/07/2025
Description
The Instructional Designer (ID) works collaboratively with the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (CETLS) and the Associate Director of Technology Services, and supports Springfield College faculty with course development of online and blended courses. The ID assists in the development of digital learning materials, as well as other instructional design functions including quality assurance, pedagogical consultation and learner analysis.
Responsibilities Support CETLS and in collaboration with the Associate Director of Technology Services work with faculty to effectively communicate technical concepts to nontechnical audiences. Work independently or with multiple constituencies. Conduct effective workshops to assist faculty with blended and online course development. Develop video and text based tutorials to assist faculty in using the LMS Provide course quality review (according to principles outlined in Quality Matters) ensuring that online courses are built according to principles that are evidence informed to impact student learning. Collaborate with ITS staff and the Associate Director of Technology Services to support the LMS and related digital learning environments. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required with 1-3 years of directly related experience. Master's degree preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of accessibility standards, ADA guidelines, and D2L Brightspace Learning Management System is strongly preferred. Comfortable working in a web-based conferencing environment (Zoom). Successfully implement principles of Adult Learning, Universal Design for Learning framework, backwards design, ADDIE Model and Logic Model. Ability to effectively work with faculty on the application of active learning principles in the development and design process, such as designing and creating engaging, interactive, and instructionally sound online learning activities. Ability to effectively work with faculty to help provide pedagogical support and instructional design oversight for faculty developing, designing, and creating ADA compliant online instructional content. Researching and identifying innovative and effective online learning techniques, exploring emergent technologies, and assisting in the evaluation, selection, and adoption of technology products related to distance learning Ability to assist in the creating and maintaining of quality assurance and assessment criteria for the evaluation of instruction and online course delivery outcomes. Provide quality course review to ensure alignment with principles that demonstrate continuous improvement. Intermediate level of proficiency with common software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, G-Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Snagit, Camtasia, Articulate 360 (Storyline), other multimedia software). Ability to handle high volume workload with tight deadlines when needed. QM certification in APPQMR and Peer Review desirable. At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents Tuition exchange program for dependents Generous paid time off benefits Paid Sick Leave Benefits 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care) Life and accident insurance plans Long-term disability Optional voluntary benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness benefits and programs Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center
Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.
To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our page.