Instructional Technology Designer

Instructional Technology Designer

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Instructional Technology Designer at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

POSITION PURPOSE
Coordinate and participate in the design, development and implementation of computer based instruction for
a School and/or College at the University. Serve as a leader and consultant in the instructional design process
and in coordinating the efforts of a team of multimedia professionals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Coordinate, plan and oversee the design, development and implementation of computer based
instruction; recommend instructional strategies in the development of instructional design objectives,
guidelines and procedures; conduct needs analysis; design process flow chart; design and produce
computer based instruction course modules that accomplish designated learning objectives and adhere to
design specifications.
- Assess and recommend selection of appropriate instructional multimedia technology (i.e., personal
computers, authoring programs, digital still and video equipment, graphical design software and
hardware, etc.) in the design and development of computer based instructional materials. Interface with
technical computing support personnel to determine software and hardware functionality.
- Develop and maintain instructional design handbook and project notebooks; compile materials, organize
and format contents; write and edit design guidelines, scripts and standardized procedures and processes.
Coordinate, develop and conduct training workshops; provide guidance as to the instructional design
process.
- Serve as a instructional design project leader and consultant to ensure that design methodology is
adhered to in the development and implementation of computer based instruction. Answer questions and
provide technical expertise in the instructional design process and effective ways of delivering
instruction.
- Provide functional supervision to a subordinate instructional designer and writer. Assign, monitor and
review work activities. Train and instruct in technical methods and procedures.
- Serve as a resource person, liaison and consultant to faculty, project investigators, outside agencies,
vendors and external clients; attend meetings; resolve problems, and provide specialized technical
guidance on services.                                                                                                                                                                              - Perform related work as assigned. 

Unique duties:

Technical Knowledge / Skills (Development, Use & Training, Implementation) Adobe Suite - Acrobat, Photoshop (Expert) Learning Management Systems - Canvas (Expert) Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, PPT, Teams, Word (Expert) Zoom - Collaboration Tool (Expert)Other Technical Skills Basic HTML - Programming CMS & LMS - Management & Development Cross-platform Relational Database Applications (e.g., FileMaker Pro) Survey & Form Development (e.g., Qualtrics) Training & Training Documentation Development

Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited college or university in education, computer science, business
administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Advanced
degree in Instructional Technology preferred.
- Some knowledge or experience with instructional design methodology or computer learning
environments.
- Some knowledge of project management and project organization and analysis
- Excellent oral and/or written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Some knowledge and experience with computer-based multimedia authoring programs as well as word
processing software for graphics, spreadsheet design and desktop publishing.
- Some supervisory experience preferred.
- Typically, incumbents have held positions designing specifications for instructional materials.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0671 - Undergraduate Medical Education

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: $52,400
• Salary hire maximum: $62,877

Working conditions:

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.