Title Position Reports To: Director
JOB SUMMARY:
The Instructional Designer will apply knowledge of current learning science, best practices in instructional design, and technology skills to support faculty in developing high-quality online and blended learning experiences. They will ensure that course projects meet or exceed quality standards and that development is completed on schedule. They will design and deliver training to enhance faculty knowledge of and enthusiasm for online learning pedagogies and practices. The ideal candidate will have college-level teaching experience and experience with faculty support and/or development.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Work with faculty and departments to design and create engaging, interactive learning
activities for online, blended, and web - enhanced courses.
Manage the development of online and blended courses from conceptualization through
launch. Ensure that courses meet or exceed quality standards, development is
completed on time and Adelphi distance learning policies are adhered to.
Provide pedagogical and technical support to faculty and recommend active learning
strategies that employ a range of modalities, and address diverse abilities and
backgrounds.
Collaborate with FCPE colleagues to develop services and programs that support
teaching and learning online and on campus.
Provide backup-support to mission critical FCPE services such as one-to-one
consultations on educational technology application or teaching strategies.
Develop and conduct faculty development experiences (e.g. self - guided tutorials, online
tutorials, other multimedia materials, etc.) to support faculty use of instructional design
concepts.
Research and evaluate new instructional technologies, LMS plugins, and educational
applications. Stay current on the latest technology tools and trends and provide quality
assurance and testing of instructional technologies, as needed.
Ensure accessibility standards that have been established for online courses and programs are being met.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge and application of current learning theories and instructional design
strategies in both classroom and online environments.
Experience using Learning Management Systems (Moodle preferred.)
Ability to work with faculty one-on-one in a collaborative and supportive manner.
Excellent organizational, problem - solving, and project management skills including the
ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Familiarity with emerging technologies and their use in an instructional environment and
ability to learn new technologies quickly and to teach them to others.
Experience with Windows and Macintosh computer environments.
Experience advancing faculty instructional expertise (teaching institutes, training,
consulting, workshops, online resources, etc.)
Skill developing and implementing training and support for faculty, staff, and students in
the use of instructional technologies.
Facility in interpreting faculty and student needs and providing instructional support and
materials to address those needs.
Experience with a variety of presentation and authoring software (Adobe Suite, Google
Apps). Experience with data visualization and mapping software.
Experience with quality-assurance and compliance review rubrics such as Quality
Matters.
Proficiency with educational video production, web - conferencing, podcasting, graphics,
etc.
Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree required Master's Degree in Instructional Design, preferred.
Educational Technology, Online Learning, or closely related field.
One to three years experience designing college-level courses.
One to three years college teaching experience (face-to-face and online/blended.)
Experience advancing faculty instructional expertise (teaching institutes, training,
consulting, workshops, online resources, etc.)
Skill developing and implementing training and support for faculty, staff, and
students.
Facility in interpreting faculty and student needs and providing instructional support
and materials to address those needs.
Experience with a variety of presentation and authoring software (Adobe Suite,
Google Apps.) Experience with data visualization and mapping software.
Experience with quality-assurance and compliance review rubrics.
Proficiency with educational video production, web-conferencing, podcasting, graphics, etc.


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