Instructional Designer - Education Consultant 2 (AA25207)
About The Position
The Instructional Designer in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) and MSU Online performs a variety of instructional design functions related to supporting faculty in the planning, development, and delivery of their courses in ways that advance teaching, pedagogy, access and equity practices and socially just learning spaces. Partners with IT Solutions Academic Technology team to use instructional technology tools to design interactive learning content. Manages multiple projects working with subject matter experts to design and build online courses. Research instructional design theories and tools for applicability in learning.http://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/404.html.
Requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, with experience managing projects to completion within budget and time constraints in a virtual team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and external parties, and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment that supports DEI initiatives.
- Proficiency in using technology tools and learning management systems to design and deliver online and hybrid courses, with experience working as an instructional designer in an online teaching or training environment.
- Understanding of learning theories, instructional design models, instructional web development, online curriculum, and other instructional methodologies.
- Experience working with an eLearning authoring system such as Adobe Captivate or Articu-late Storyline.
- Experience working in e-learning platforms such as Desire2Learn Brightspace.
- Experience leading stakeholders through coaching and educating on the need for quality course design.
- Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
- This position requires a valid, applicable driver’s license, as well as a DVS records check with an acceptable rating.
- Employees must have an active, valid, and, applicable driver’s license if they drive a vehicle on state business.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred (Conferred on an official transcript at time of application).
- Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and orchestrated professional development activities.
- Creativity and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Experience working with the Quality Matters rubric.
- Ability to work in and create a positive, productive, and flexible work environment.
Responsibilities
- supporting faculty in the planning, development, and delivery of their courses in ways that advance teaching, pedagogy, access and equity practices and socially just learning spaces
- use instructional technology tools to design interactive learning content
- manage multiple projects working with subject matter experts to design and build online courses
- research instructional design theories and tools for applicability in learning
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
