Instructional Design & Technology Specialist

Georgetown University•Lexington, MA

1d•$54,616 - $100,493•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship (CNDLS) at Georgetown University seeks an Instructional design and technology specialist to support online, on-campus, remote, and hybrid as well as other programming related to online learning. This position will assist not only with the instructional design of online, on-campus, remote, and hybrid courses and programs, but will also be focused on advancing the quality of course design, development and implementation.

Requirements

Master’s in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or related academic discipline.
5 - 7 years’ experience working at higher education institutions as an instructional developer designing /developing online courses and programs.
3+ years’ experience evaluating course development quality using an established rubric (e.g. Quality Matters, OLC Scorecard).
Excellent understanding of instructional design principles, online pedagogy, learning theory, emerging brain / cognitive / learning science, the arts, and technology that influence design learning environments, coupled with experience applying this knowledge to real world projects
Excellent learning design abilities and visual design sense.
Must have ability to design and develop engaging and interactive online courses by drawing on a strong working knowledge of instructional design theories, methodologies, and best practices.
Ability to produce design documents, develop storyboards for learning experiences and environments, and rework content from faculty, SMEs, and outside content providers according to University design standards.
Demonstrated learning and continual professional development in emerging technologies in educational technology, pedagogy, and teaching and learning methodologies.
Ability to research and recommend emerging technologies and instructional strategies to advance course development, faculty teaching, and student learning.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the development of course goals/objectives; ensure the content and activities/assessments match objectives.
Recommend instructional strategies and pedagogical uses of online tools that support student learning.
Help Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) locate appropriate supplemental materials for courses, such as open educational resources.
Develop the Canvas template with graphics/banners and upload content.
Maintain project milestones and timeline; communicate progress and concerns.
Prepare SME as s/he transitions into the instructor role.