Instructional Designer (Remote)

Department: Academic Technology
Classification: Staff, Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Director of Academic Technology
Location: Remote
Compensation: $65,000.00/yr

Position Overview

Antioch University is looking for an Instructional Designer to be responsible for Antioch University instructional design functions related to the development and revision of AU curricular products in face-to-face, hybrid, and 100% online learning environments with an emphasis on active and experiential learning in all delivery modalities. This role will serve as primary Instructional Designer for Antioch University Online courses, as well as working directly with faculty and academic unit directors in multiple programs fostering best practices in instructional strategies.

Essential Job Functions

Educational Technology Design and Delivery 90%

• Provide pedagogical and instructional design consultation and support to faculty and academic program personnel to plan and improve instructional delivery with technology, including analysis of faculty and program needs, instructional materials design and production, and course building
• Employ project management skills to ensure timely support to a variety of faculty and academic units across the university
• Assist faculty in choosing and implementing instructional technologies consistent with university resources and suited to the faculty member's abilities and needs
  Collaborate with university service departments on the administration of academic technologies such as learning management systems and video conferencing tools
• Contribute instructional design expertise to the development and maintenance of faculty development resources such as, multimedia tutorials, reference material, design standards, content resources, templates, and informational announcements for instructional development and program consistency
• Assist faculty with identifying sources of instructional media such as graphics, interactive activities, scenarios, video and other electronic materials to enrich course content

Miscellaneous 10%

• Participate in testing emerging teaching and learning technologies as assigned.
• Research and identify emerging educational and instructional technologies that can bring innovative and creative approaches to the curriculum
• Stay current in new and innovative approaches in teaching and learning
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in instructional design, distance education, or instructional technology or related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in instructional design or related work experience required.
• Experienced in higher education preferred
• Experience in designing authentic assessments and engaging course content

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities

This position requires the knowledge, skills and ability to:

Hours of Employment
This is a full-time position serving a national university. A work schedule will be established in consultation with the supervisor. The typical work week is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Work Location

This is a remote position working from a home office. Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

The essential functions represent the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of the job at any time.

Benefits Summary

Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; vacation accrues monthly (3 weeks from 0 – 5 years; 4 weeks after 6 years; carry-over allowed up to 3.75 days 0 – 5 years; up to 5 days, after 6 years and up); 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); 15 paid holidays; tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request).

Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement

The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.

To Apply: Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and three business references with contact information at the time of application.

NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check