Instructional Designer

Wentworth Institute of Technology•Boston, MA

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wentworth Institute of Technology, the university of opportunity, prepares graduates who are future-focused and career-ready and provides our community of learners with access to inclusive and engaging educational programs through a uniquely effective, hands-on, experiential, and cooperative education approach. The Advancing Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (ATLAS) Center serves as an integral partner in preparing our students for success by promoting innovative, evidence-based teaching and learning practices. ATLAS fosters excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship by providing a range of programming and support services with the goal of creating a community of educators focused on inclusive excellence and continuous improvement. ATLAS sits at the intersection of Academic Affairs and Digital Technology Services, positioned to support academic innovation through best practices in teaching and learning and thoughtful implementation of educational technologies. We collaborate with faculty and partners across the university to develop initiatives aligned with program and university goals aligned with Wentworth’s strategic plan. The Instructional Designer is a collaborative and creative professional dedicated to advancing excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship at Wentworth. Reporting to the Executive Director of the ATLAS Center, Instructional Designers partner with faculty to design and enhance educational experiences across all modalities using evidence-based practices that promote equity, accessibility, and student engagement. The Instructional Designer takes a leadership role on project teams, fostering innovation and applying educational theory to create impactful initiatives aligned with institutional goals. This position emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and a learner-centered mindset to support continuous improvement in teaching practice. This is a partially remote position.

Requirements

Master's degree in education, instructional design, instructional technology , or a related discipline
One to three years of experience working in higher education as an instructional designer or in an educational role , including:
E xperience authoring in a learning management system (for example: Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard)
D emonstrated knowledge of developing inclusive materials
A ppropriate integration of multimedia, academic technology, collaboration tools, and accessible digital learning materials
Demonstrated experience with course design
Knowledge of current and emerging instructional design methodologies with a good understanding of teaching and learning theory
Ability to manage projects , develop shared goals and execut e work plans
Experience leading professional development activities, such as workshops, or teaching experience
Demonstrated ability to collaboratively solve problems with creativity and flexibility
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships with faculty and other stakeholders
Demonstrate d excellen ce in written and verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to p rioritize and plan multiple projects by using time effectively, meet ing deadlines, and follow ing through on commitments
Resume and cover letter required for further consideration, this can be uploaded alongside the resume Dropbox
Written & Oral Communication Excellent verbal and written communication Effectively conveys and listens to ideas and information
Project / Process Management Takes ownership of assigned projects and work Prioritizes and plans work activities to respond t o emergent tasks while accomplishing larger term projects Develops shared goals and work plans, in collaboration with ATLAS leadership and key stakeholders U ses time effectively , including meeting deadlines I dentifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Adheres to expectations about maintaining shared documentation and use of standard tools of the department/institution M aintains expected workload T akes on additional responsibilities as needed
Teamwork/Collaboration: Contributes to positive team culture and environment D evelops positive working relationships within the team and larger Wentworth community Collaborates with others to achieve desired results C ontributes to team projects E xchanges ideas and opinions constructively Demonstrates flexibility and open-minded ness Identifies and responds effectively to stakeholder needs
Initiative Mindse t/Approach Committed to incorporation of best practices in accessibility (including digital accessibility) , equity, and inclusion in teaching and learning practice , course design, learning assessment, and faculty development Able to meet community partners where they are in their experience in teaching and learning, scholarship, and academic technology use Pursues goals with commitment and desire to excel on the job Data-driven and results-oriented D emonstrates self-confidence, positive attitude, and growth mindset

Nice To Haves

Four or more years working as an instructional designer
Candidates with PhDs or extensive experience in related areas are encouraged to apply
Experience teaching in higher education ( i.e. faculty/instructor role)
Experience or certification with Quality Matters (or another rigorous , standards-based system)
Extensive experience with multimedia authoring tools, collaboration tools, and accessible digital learning materials.
Strong understanding of active and inclusive learning theories, assessment, and approaches
Experience implementing universal design for learning (UDL) approaches
Experience with STEAM teaching methods and strategies
Experience with online (synchronous and asynchronous) and hybrid teaching and learning practices

Responsibilities

Course Development and Design Partner with faculty and staff to develop, implement, and optimize courses (undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and non-credit) that meet student need s and improve learning outcomes.
Support inclusive, accessible, engaging, and evidence-based course design, development, and delivery.
Encourage meaningful adoption of the learning management system ( LMS) , academic technology tools, and teaching strategies to foster equitable , active teaching practices (classroom, hybrid, and online) , and achievement of course goals.
In collaboration with ATLAS Instructional Technologists, s upport faculty in effective use of the LMS through 1-on-1 meetings, workshops, and other forms of engagement.
Create and deliver faculty professional development opportunities through outcomes-oriented, innovative, multimedia/digital and in-person learning solutions to respond to the dynamic needs of faculty and students.
Design and facilitate workshops and programming, such as new faculty onboarding, learning institutes, and community forums.
Create and disseminate faculty development resources , such as content for the ATLAS website and LM S resources .
Contribute to collection of programming data to support ATLAS’s data-driven approach to continuous improvement .
Contribute to thought leadership on, and realization of, ATLAS’s strategic plan, which is aligned with the Wentworth Strategic Plan .
In collaboration with the ATLAS leadership , take s ownership of key elements of ATLAS’s strategic initiatives .
Contribute to programming to advance a culture and community of teaching and learning scholarship among faculty.
Maintain expertise in teaching and learning best practices and best practices in evaluating and implementing academic technologies.
Develop and maintain an understanding of teaching and learning practices across different schools/disciplines at Wentworth.
Represent ATLAS within the Wentworth , Colleges of the Fenway ( COF ), and teaching and learning professional communities .

Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices.
Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

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