Instructional Designer Job Henderson area,Nevada USA,Education / Teaching

Instructional Designer

The online Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing, developing and supporting the university's vision for online learning. This individual will work closely with the Director of the School of Nursing, the Nursing Program directors, nursing faculty, and other TUN faculty as directed to assist with developing online and technology-based instructional environments and resources. Online course resources shall include, but are not limited to: course design, syllabi, asynchronous and synchronous collaboration tools, online quizzes, grade books, assessment, and evaluation.

The Instructional Designer will also provide Learning Management System (currently Canvas) and related educational technology workshops and hands-on training to faculty and administrative staff as necessary.

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

Responsibilities

Apply research-based learning theory and proven instructional design principles to create engaging course designs within established department and professional processes

Identify appropriate instructional strategies and define learning objectives appropriate to undergraduate and graduate level curriculum

Design, author, and edit complex eLearning, virtual, blended and classroom curriculum, programs and learning aids

Design/develop/implement eLearning, social learning, and mobile learning environment

Act as eLearning expert when determining, designing, and developing curriculum through research, team member input, and advanced functional/technical knowledge

Innovate and implement leading-edge methodologies using industry benchmarks

Provide advanced application of multimedia design and development, including graphic design, audio/video, and gaming/simulation

Write and communicate professional training materials in the English language

Remain current in industry trends and related technology

Assure that the scholarly expectations set forth by Touro University are met and exceeded by all facets of departmental assignments

Provide thorough and detailed quality assurance of all course material

Provide outstanding collaboration and communication in visual, oral, and written form

Maintain accurate archives of course documentation and departmental tracking documents and provide timely updates/reports for institutional assessment

Maintain and enforce department policy

Work closely with Directors of Instructional Design to develop online course designs and templates for various course models

Support instructors who need problem-solving and solutions in LMS courses

Provide administrative support in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the University LMS and educational technologies.

Develop instructional materials for faculty and administrative staff training related to the University LMS and other appropriate learning technologies.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field (desired)

Experience:

Minimum of two years' experience

Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with ethical and legal guidelines that govern online education
Familiar with professional competencies for instructional design
Ability to communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written venues
Proficient in multimedia design and development