Montana State University North
Educational Developer/Instructional Designer
Montana State University North, Havre, Montana, United States, 59501
Educational Developer/Instructional Designer
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field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement. Submit your completed and signed form to: Human Resources, Montana State University‑Northern, P.O. Box 7751, Havre, MT 59501-7751, 406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789, HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530 Position Information
Title: Educational Developer/Instructional Designer Position Number: OTLE POSN 7C0085 Department: Extended University/Summer Session Division: Provost/Academic Affairs Division Appointment Type: Professional Contract Term: Academic Year FTE: 1.0 Benefits Eligible: Yes Salary: commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. Contract Type: MUS Recruitment Type: Open General Statement
The Educational Developer/Instructional Designer position is primarily responsible for providing technical and pedagogical support relating to all aspects of online, ITV, blended, and face‑to‑face learning to MSU‑Northern’s faculty, staff, and students. Platforms include the Canvas Learning Management System, integrated third‑party tools, PolyCom (ITV), and other emerging technologies. The position works closely with faculty to develop pedagogically effective learning environments and supports faculty in course development and design processes. This position is a team member in the Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence (OTLE) and reports to the Director of OTLE. Successful candidate will be on a recurring MUS contract with a 10‑month term starting on August 1 and ending on May 31. Duties and Responsibilities
Promote high‑quality student learning experiences across the university by monitoring current scholarship and guiding faculty in implementing evidence‑based instructional design methods and technologies. Support faculty use of evidence‑based pedagogical methods and instructional technologies through training sessions, tutorials, and troubleshooting; develop and conduct additional faculty‑development training opportunities as needed. Assist in design of learning outcomes assessment plans at the course and program level. Provide faculty training for accessibility and ADA regulation compliance in online and distance education. Assist with administration of the Canvas LMS and related third‑party vendor systems. Provide technical support to students and faculty for Canvas and related instructional technologies. Conduct regular accessibility compliance research, including monitoring WCAG guideline updates and gathering Canvas accessibility metrics to ensure faculty adherence to accessibility standards. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, or a related field; or significant experience in instruction and assessment. Professional experience as an instructor, teacher trainer, or professional development instructor. Learning management system experience (e.g., Canvas, Brightspace, Moodle, Blackboard, Google Classroom) as a student, instructor, help‑desk support, and/or system administrator. Demonstrated computer software skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, videoconferencing software, and/or emerging web technologies). Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience in instructional design for online, blended, or distance delivery. Experience with learning outcomes assessment and/or program assessment. Experience working in higher education. Experience researching and implementing evidence‑based pedagogy. Experience creating multimedia (e.g., video, audio) content for digital learning. Demonstrated excellent written and oral presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and work independently to troubleshoot process and system problems. Proven customer service orientation and ability to deal effectively with individuals possessing a wide range of technical skills and from a variety of backgrounds. Special Requirements
Physical Demands: Employee must be able to work in a typical office environment with or without reasonable accommodations. Other Information
Position End Date (if temporary): Until an adequate pool is established Desired Start Date: Immediate Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 2600009P Number of Vacancies: 1 Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Montana State University‑Northern is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. Director of Human Resources / Title IX, Montana State University‑Northern, 300 11th Street West, Havre, MT 59501, E‑mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu, Tel: (406) 265.3568, Location: 208 Cowan Hall.
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Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
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link. Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In your application and required documents,
DO NOT include personal protected information
such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information. Applicants must upload the following with their application: A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position. A resume or curriculum vitae. A list of three professional references. Complete and sign the Authorization Form for Background Check. Access the form here: https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf In the online application in the
Background Check
field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement. Submit your completed and signed form to: Human Resources, Montana State University‑Northern, P.O. Box 7751, Havre, MT 59501-7751, 406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789, HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530 Position Information
Title: Educational Developer/Instructional Designer Position Number: OTLE POSN 7C0085 Department: Extended University/Summer Session Division: Provost/Academic Affairs Division Appointment Type: Professional Contract Term: Academic Year FTE: 1.0 Benefits Eligible: Yes Salary: commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. Contract Type: MUS Recruitment Type: Open General Statement
The Educational Developer/Instructional Designer position is primarily responsible for providing technical and pedagogical support relating to all aspects of online, ITV, blended, and face‑to‑face learning to MSU‑Northern’s faculty, staff, and students. Platforms include the Canvas Learning Management System, integrated third‑party tools, PolyCom (ITV), and other emerging technologies. The position works closely with faculty to develop pedagogically effective learning environments and supports faculty in course development and design processes. This position is a team member in the Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence (OTLE) and reports to the Director of OTLE. Successful candidate will be on a recurring MUS contract with a 10‑month term starting on August 1 and ending on May 31. Duties and Responsibilities
Promote high‑quality student learning experiences across the university by monitoring current scholarship and guiding faculty in implementing evidence‑based instructional design methods and technologies. Support faculty use of evidence‑based pedagogical methods and instructional technologies through training sessions, tutorials, and troubleshooting; develop and conduct additional faculty‑development training opportunities as needed. Assist in design of learning outcomes assessment plans at the course and program level. Provide faculty training for accessibility and ADA regulation compliance in online and distance education. Assist with administration of the Canvas LMS and related third‑party vendor systems. Provide technical support to students and faculty for Canvas and related instructional technologies. Conduct regular accessibility compliance research, including monitoring WCAG guideline updates and gathering Canvas accessibility metrics to ensure faculty adherence to accessibility standards. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, or a related field; or significant experience in instruction and assessment. Professional experience as an instructor, teacher trainer, or professional development instructor. Learning management system experience (e.g., Canvas, Brightspace, Moodle, Blackboard, Google Classroom) as a student, instructor, help‑desk support, and/or system administrator. Demonstrated computer software skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, videoconferencing software, and/or emerging web technologies). Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience in instructional design for online, blended, or distance delivery. Experience with learning outcomes assessment and/or program assessment. Experience working in higher education. Experience researching and implementing evidence‑based pedagogy. Experience creating multimedia (e.g., video, audio) content for digital learning. Demonstrated excellent written and oral presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and work independently to troubleshoot process and system problems. Proven customer service orientation and ability to deal effectively with individuals possessing a wide range of technical skills and from a variety of backgrounds. Special Requirements
Physical Demands: Employee must be able to work in a typical office environment with or without reasonable accommodations. Other Information
Position End Date (if temporary): Until an adequate pool is established Desired Start Date: Immediate Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 2600009P Number of Vacancies: 1 Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Montana State University‑Northern is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. Director of Human Resources / Title IX, Montana State University‑Northern, 300 11th Street West, Havre, MT 59501, E‑mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu, Tel: (406) 265.3568, Location: 208 Cowan Hall.
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