Jacksonville University is hiring: Instructional Designer in Jacksonville

Job Title: Instructional Designer

Department: Academic Technology Department

Position Reports to (Position Title): Director, Academic Technology Department

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full Time

Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer will provide support to faculty, programs and schools in development of courses and programs for the flipped, hybrid and/or online environment. Responsibilities include analysis, design, development and implementation of course modules or entire courses; web-based and face-to-face training using instructional design tools and software for faculty; and support for content area experts in all phases of instructional design.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the development of technology-driven instructional and courseware solutions.
• Evaluates and analyzes emerging learning technologies trends that integrate technological innovations into both online and ground-based courses.
• Provide training, support, and assistance to faculty in utilizing LMS (Blackboard) and other instructional technologies.
• Designs, implements, and delivers training sessions and learning modules using a variety of technologies and modalities to assist in the transfer of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training materials to ensure objectives are accomplished.
• Reviews courses and facilitates course improvements.
• Assist faculty with the application of instructional design theory and practices, best practices in online course design and development, and application of learning theories.
• Compile and maintain reports that communicate the status of project outcomes

Required Skills/Abilities

• Management experience related to technology user support.
• Possess advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, graphic software, video recording software, and web publishing.
• Communicate well with others, both verbally and in writing, and be able to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff and other outside contacts.
• Ability to coordinate and maintain relationships with cross-functional departments to ensure efficient operations.
• Demonstrated high-level computer software skills in word processing, desktop publishing and design, web programming, spreadsheet, database, Blackboard, and presentation software, and emerging 2.0 web technologies.
• Ability to measure and report on metrics and indicators of service level activity and customer satisfaction.
• Possess a strong customer-service mentality and attitude.
• Five or more years of working in higher education preferred.

Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree
• Minimum Work Experience: Minimum five (5) years of related experience, preferably in higher education
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Instructional Design

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to bend, stoop and reach
• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) references with this application.