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Job Title
Instructional Designer
FLSA Status
Salaried Non Exempt
Posted Salary Range
$65,000
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
Academic Affairs Department
Job Summary
The incumbent assists faculty in developing/redesign of online courses, creating learning products, such as video tutorials, instructional media, learning simulations, exams, and assessments.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of instructional theory, including assessment
- Knowledge of Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Software
- Audio and video editing skills
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Good critical thinking skills
- Proficiency with Learning Management Systems
- Understanding of web design best practices
- Experience with design platforms, such as InDesign
- Familiarity with course management systems such as Canvas
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines
Essential Job Functions
- Trains faculty and students on how to use learning technologies
- Assists in transforming face-to-face courses to an online format
- Analyzes, updates, and refines current online content
- Collaborates with subject matter experts to design online course content
- Assists in editing online learning materials
- Assists in creating student-engaged learning experiences and environments
- Assists in designing learning activities, assignments, and assessments
- Research innovative technologies and review current courses to determine the best ways to optimize the learning process
- Tracks the progress of course designs
- Keeps current on best practices in instructional design
- Writes scripts for video and audio content
- Works with technical staff to troubleshoot problems
Qualifications
Master’s degree in instructional design, technology, educational design, or a related field, such as communication
Licensing and Certifications
N/A
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Travel
Extended Work Hours
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1002
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
03/18/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
- Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
