Instructional Designer

Title:Instructional Designer

Institution: Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer for the Distance Education Department (DED) and Teaching and Learning Center designs and develops programs to include:
Design media-rich, engaging, interactive, and instructionally sound materials
Develop content which addresses student-to-instructor learning, student-to-student learning, and student-to-content learning and increases student retention
Utilize course management systems' retention tools and reports to identify and track at-risk online students.

Job Duties

• 75% - Design interactive, accessible, and student-centered instructional materials for fully online learning courses including providing course development support to faculty Provide workshops and one-on-one trainings on curriculum design to faculty Assist in improving the quality of JSCC's online program to meet and maintain compliance with SACS standards To increase retention of students, develop rubrics in consultation with Deans to track adherence to department-wide academic standards and course competencies in online courses. Provide training and support to faculty in the use of campus-related software including D2L, Microsoft Office products, Respondus, Nearpod, and Articulate 360 - (Essential)
• 25% - Identify, monitor and track at-risk online students' progress through the course management system; assist in the collection, analyzing, and reporting of student retention data Prepare reports as requested for JSCC, TBR, and/ or SACS Serve on committees as needed/ requested Assume responsibility for other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor - (Marginal)

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree
1-2 years instructional design/ development experience
Online teaching experience
*Examples of course design/ development strongly encouraged

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree with specialization in Instructional Design, Instruction and Curriculum Design, Instructional Technology, or related field with emphasis in instructional design and development.
1-2 years higher education instructional design/ development experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Broad knowledge of computer applications, course design and development management, and multi-media software
Extensive knowledge or online pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT)
Understanding of WCAG 2.0 and ADA accessibility standards
Extensive knowledge of the following software packages but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Camtasia, Respondus, Zoom, and Articulate 360.
Sufficient knowledge of the following applications to provide training and provide expert technical support
o Learning Management Systems (LMS): Desire2Learn (D2L) preferred
o Content Management Systems: Articulate 360 preferred
o Distance Learning Interactive Videoconferencing Systems: Zoom preferred
o Online Educational Resources: MERLOT or TN Open Education preferred
o Student Information Systems such as Luminis (Banner)

Pay Rate: $45,973 - $57,467 Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.

Exempt

Open Until Filled: Yes. For best consideration, apply to the position by January 5th. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position we require an attached resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.   

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.