Title: Instructional Designer

Department: Online Learning & Services

Campus: Queens

Summary: The Office of Online Learning & Services seeks outstanding candidates to submit an application for an Instructional Designer position in the Office of Online Learning & Services. Reporting to the Senior Instructional Designer/Project Manager, the Instructional Designer plays a key role in providing consultation and support to the faculty in the design and development of blended and online courses, with a focus on best practices in curricular development, blended/online instruction and assessment of student learning.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver research-based, learner-centered course development support for instructors teaching in blended and online formats
• Assist in planning for constant quality improvement and assessment in blended/online teaching and learning formats
• Lead or collaborate on special projects, initiatives, and external grants that require learning design expertise
• Recommend active learning strategies that address diverse learning styles, abilities and backgrounds in blended and online environments
• Recommend policies and procedures that improve course development, blended/online learning and ADA compliance
• Design, deliver and evaluate professional development for university faculty
• Advise on best practices and instructional support for instructors using the university-supported learning management system (Blackboard 9.1)
• Relevant professional development activities are expected/encouraged, including attendance at national and regional conferences as the budget allows

Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred in instructional design, curriculum design or closely related field
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in instructional design, or closely related field, preferably in a higher education institution
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning and instructional design theories, instructional systems, and learning technologies
• Experience in partnering with university faculty to design, build, and evaluate blended/online courses using appropriate research-based instructional techniques and technologies
• Proficiency in Blackboard or similar learning management system
• Experience with the use of instructional technologies such as web conferencing; anti-plagiarism software; lecture capture; Office software applications; web page editors; graphic software; mobile learning, and basic HTML
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Higher education teaching experience in blended/online formats preferred

I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities


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