Instructional Designer

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor•Mequon, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Concordia University invites applicants to the part-time position of Instructional Designer. The Instructional Designer supports the design, development, and maintenance of effective, learner-focused higher education courses including online and virtual deliveries. As a member of the Instructional Design Team in the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), the Instructional Designer works with Subject Matter Experts and departmental faculty to create an excellent student experience. This position works both independently and collaboratively to meet the mission of Concordia University and the CELT. This position reports to the Director of Instructional Design. This is a part-time (non-exempt) position, located on the Mequon, WI Campus. A portion of each week can be worked remotely after initial training.

Requirements

Ability to apply instructional design principles, learning theory, and educational technologies in the design and development of online and virtual courses
Knowledge of pedagogical and instructional design methodologies
Experience with one or more learning management systems as well as common software used in the design and development of online and virtual courses
Technical skills appropriate to position (e.g. learning management systems, designing for the web, Microsoft Office) and a willingness to continually learn new applications
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to collaborate across networks and work effectively with in-person and virtual teams
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects at once
Ability to converse with faculty about educational and technology issues
Ability to troubleshoot basic educational technology issues
Ability to effectively manage projects involving diverse individuals
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher preferred in instructional design, distance learning, adult education educational technology or a content area taught at Concordia
Experience designing and/or teaching online and virtual courses preferred
Experience developing digital learning content and interactive e learning; proficiency with Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise is desired
Certification in Quality Matters highly encouraged

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the instructional design process to ensure timely completion of projects, while maintaining a high-quality learner experience
Create course designs in alignment with current research and best practice in the field, as well as departmental quality indicators
Work directly with subject matter experts and university department chairs and program directors to design and develop courses in multiple content areas
Design courses that reflect the distinct mission of Concordia University
Create and edit video, images and graphics in multimedia pieces using e-learning authoring tools (occasionally)
Develop knowledge of third-party publisher resources and maintain courses utilizing these technologies
Collaborate with the instructional design team to create templates, models, processes and strategies that incorporate best practices in online learning
Perform quality reviews of revised or new courses and maintenance on master courses to be copied into live sections
Participate in ongoing professional development related to effective teaching and learning, course design and distance learning
Manage revision projects that support course improvement in identified areas
Collaborate in team meetings, huddles, and departmental campus activities
Complete other related tasks as requested