Instructional Designer 1
Savannah State University, Savannah, GA, United States
Job Summary
The Instructional Designer (ID) will guide and support the development of innovative online programs and courses through direct consultation with individual faculty and faculty groups regarding online course design, delivery, and quality assurance. The ID will work within AU Online and collaboratively with IT, faculty, staff, and administrators to design, develop, and deliver high quality asynchronous online courses and programs. Each development will effectively integrate active learning activities, technology tools and assessments that enhance student learning to meet both instructional quality and student experience standards.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues and faculty in the design and development of effective asynchronous online learning.
Employ industry standard practices, learning theory, and design principles to develop high quality learning experiences.
Assist faculty in determining which educational technologies best support their course learning outcomes.
Assist faculty in the development of multimedia to be incorporated into their courses.
Project manage the design and development of multiple online asynchronous courses during each development cycle.
Create high quality and valid assessments that produce artifacts for assessing learning – both formative and summative performances to maximize learner understanding and retention of content.
Source/create dynamic content to ensure learners remain engaged.
Review and update existing courses in collaboration with the faculty course developer to ensure contemporary relevance.
Make informed recommendations on changes and adjustments to learning experiences using performance data, and instructor/student feedback as required.
Work closely within the IDEA team resources, websites, and handouts for all training delivery channels.
Support quality assurance processes for online courses: apply rubrics to evaluate the quality of course design and teaching practice; consult with instructors regarding accessibility of electronic materials, copyright, and compliance with pertinent regulations, policies, and accreditation standards.
Support the development of faculty training materials and experiences that focus on teaching engaging and interactive online courses; consult with faculty as they incorporate software and educational technology into the development of learning experiences.
Update and improve skills and knowledge related to the instructional design process, new models of online instruction, and emerging technologies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field; OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of related experience working with a learning management system.
Experience designing learning experiences, facilitating training, and delivering presentations to adult learners.
Work experience in a higher education setting.
Experience with online course development and integration of educational technology in the learning environment.
Experience with audio and video production.
Preferred Qualifications
Several years of experience as a contributing team member.
Experience designing asynchronous and synchronous online instruction in higher education.
Successful online and/or hybrid teaching experience in higher education.
Experience implementing a variety of rubrics and standards for quality assurance purposes.
Demonstrated success working with faculty members or other instructional staff to improve teaching and learning.
Experience developing and facilitating professional development opportunities for faculty members.
Experience with learning analytics.
Presentation and/or publication in peer‑reviewed contexts.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Pedagogy:
Apply appropriate instructional design principles or processes to a given instructional project/problem; Apply quality rubrics to improve course design.
Professional and Interpersonal Communication:
Employ active listening skills; communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written forms; effectively communicate with various groups of faculty members, staff, and others; solicit, accept, and provide constructive feedback; maintain effective interpersonal relationships with internal and external partners.
Technology:
Guide faculty in creative and effective use of available educational technologies; assist faculty with the development of multimedia instructional materials; learn and support new emerging technologies used in the delivery of online courses; employ a variety of educational technology tools and authoring platforms (Desire2Learn, Brightspace, Echo360, MS Teams, Adobe Creative Suite); functional use of web‑related technologies, including HTML.
Project Management and Team Interactions:
Manage multiple development projects concurrently; maintain detailed records during development and continuous improvement processes; employ effective organizational skills; collaborate with team members as needed.
Shift, Salary, and Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Pay Band: B10.
Salary: Minimum $52,500/annual – Midpoint $65,600/annual.
Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
Credit check may be required for positions of trust or approved departmental purchase card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.
All employees must ensure confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information in accordance with cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues and faculty in the design and development of effective asynchronous online learning.
Employ industry standard practices, learning theory, and design principles to develop high quality learning experiences.
Assist faculty in determining which educational technologies best support their course learning outcomes.
Assist faculty in the development of multimedia to be incorporated into their courses.
Project manage the design and development of multiple online asynchronous courses during each development cycle.
Create high quality and valid assessments that produce artifacts for assessing learning – both formative and summative performances to maximize learner understanding and retention of content.
Source/create dynamic content to ensure learners remain engaged.
Review and update existing courses in collaboration with the faculty course developer to ensure contemporary relevance.
Make informed recommendations on changes and adjustments to learning experiences using performance data, and instructor/student feedback as required.
Work closely within the IDEA team resources, websites, and handouts for all training delivery channels.
Support quality assurance processes for online courses: apply rubrics to evaluate the quality of course design and teaching practice; consult with instructors regarding accessibility of electronic materials, copyright, and compliance with pertinent regulations, policies, and accreditation standards.
Support the development of faculty training materials and experiences that focus on teaching engaging and interactive online courses; consult with faculty as they incorporate software and educational technology into the development of learning experiences.
Update and improve skills and knowledge related to the instructional design process, new models of online instruction, and emerging technologies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field; OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of related experience working with a learning management system.
Experience designing learning experiences, facilitating training, and delivering presentations to adult learners.
Work experience in a higher education setting.
Experience with online course development and integration of educational technology in the learning environment.
Experience with audio and video production.
Preferred Qualifications
Several years of experience as a contributing team member.
Experience designing asynchronous and synchronous online instruction in higher education.
Successful online and/or hybrid teaching experience in higher education.
Experience implementing a variety of rubrics and standards for quality assurance purposes.
Demonstrated success working with faculty members or other instructional staff to improve teaching and learning.
Experience developing and facilitating professional development opportunities for faculty members.
Experience with learning analytics.
Presentation and/or publication in peer‑reviewed contexts.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Pedagogy:
Apply appropriate instructional design principles or processes to a given instructional project/problem; Apply quality rubrics to improve course design.
Professional and Interpersonal Communication:
Employ active listening skills; communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written forms; effectively communicate with various groups of faculty members, staff, and others; solicit, accept, and provide constructive feedback; maintain effective interpersonal relationships with internal and external partners.
Technology:
Guide faculty in creative and effective use of available educational technologies; assist faculty with the development of multimedia instructional materials; learn and support new emerging technologies used in the delivery of online courses; employ a variety of educational technology tools and authoring platforms (Desire2Learn, Brightspace, Echo360, MS Teams, Adobe Creative Suite); functional use of web‑related technologies, including HTML.
Project Management and Team Interactions:
Manage multiple development projects concurrently; maintain detailed records during development and continuous improvement processes; employ effective organizational skills; collaborate with team members as needed.
Shift, Salary, and Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Pay Band: B10.
Salary: Minimum $52,500/annual – Midpoint $65,600/annual.
Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
Credit check may be required for positions of trust or approved departmental purchase card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.
All employees must ensure confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information in accordance with cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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