Coordinator, Curriculum & Instructional Design

Alcorn State University • Lorman, MS

12d

About The Position

The Coordinator, Curriculum & Instructional Design coordinates the development, revision, and continuous improvement of Department of Education programs and curriculum, including new graduate programs. The role aligns curriculum, course outcomes, instructional content, learning activities, and assessments with applicable standards, and supports curriculum mapping, program review, accreditation, and assessment activities.

The Coordinator develops and revises Canvas courses across SOEP in collaboration with faculty subject-matter experts, following priorities and timelines established with the Dean and department chairs. The position establishes and maintains SOEP Canvas course templates and standards for organization, navigation, accessibility, and instructional quality, and conducts course quality reviews and implements approved revisions.

The role also provides faculty support and professional development in Canvas, curriculum and instructional design, assessment, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. The Coordinator teaches two graduate courses, totaling six credit hours, per semester in the Department of Education, based on departmental needs and area of expertise, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Three years of college or university teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing or redesigning courses in Canvas or another learning management system.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, instructional design, assessment, or academic program development, including collaboration with faculty subject-matter experts.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional design, and effective online and hybrid teaching practices.
• Knowledge of curriculum mapping, assessment alignment, accessibility standards, and course quality assurance.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in teaching and learning.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Canvas or a comparable learning management system.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and foster a collegial environment conducive to teamwork and students’ high level of learning.

Nice To Haves

• Training or certification in instructional design, online course quality, Canvas, accessibility, or a related area.
• Experience teaching graduate-level education courses.
• Experience in educator preparation or in a School or College of Education.
• Experience with accreditation, state program approval, curriculum mapping, or assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, revision, and continuous improvement of Department of Education programs and curriculum, including new graduate programs.
• Align curriculum, course outcomes, instructional content, learning activities, and assessments with applicable standards.
• Support curriculum mapping, program review, accreditation, and assessment activities.
• Develop and revise Canvas courses across SOEP in collaboration with faculty subject-matter experts, according to priorities and timelines set with the Dean and department chairs.
• Establish and maintain SOEP Canvas course templates and standards for organization, navigation, accessibility, and instructional quality.
• Conduct quality reviews of Canvas courses and implement approved revisions.
• Provide faculty support and professional development in Canvas, curriculum and instructional design, assessment, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
• Teach two graduate courses, totaling six credit hours, per semester in the Department of Education, based on departmental needs and area of expertise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree