Instructional Designer

Functional

Title:

Instructional Designer (1-3)
Classification: Salary position – exempt
Division: Technological Advancement
Department: Distance Learning
Reports to: Academic Technology Officer

Primary Function: To provide instructional and program design expertise for the development and support of online courses and specialized educational programs.

Major Duties:

• Implements logistical, instructional, and pedagogical policies for the creation and delivery of online courses utilizing digital tools (multimedia recording, third-party applications, and LMS tools)
• Meets with Instructional Technology department members and other academic areas to ensure timely completion and delivery of instructional design projects
• Maintains and delivers compliance reports and data
• Assists in the development and implementation of curriculum guides for courses and/or program components and learning resources in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, and animation technologies
• Provides professional and technical support and training to faculty and students
• Collaborates with faculty on optimal design of curriculum, instruction, and effective use of multimedia from course inception to completion
• Assists faculty in developing and revising courses to meet compliance and accessibility standards
• Guides faculty in evaluating current teaching methods and tools in order to encourage improvements in teaching effectiveness, delivery technologies, and instructional materials
• Supports the university academic mission in meeting Digital Accessibility standards for content in the Learning Management System, associated repositories, and other digital resources as defined by the ATO
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Instructional Technology

• Knowledge of the general principles and practices of higher education
• Knowledge of the general principles and practices of technology, compliance, and accessibility
• Knowledge of the principles, standards, requirements, and best practices of accrediting bodies
• Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories
• Knowledge of the general principles and practices of guiding and interacting with people
• Skill in designing and developing blended, synchronous, and asynchronous learning
• Skill in utilizing appropriate electronic and other technological applications
• Skill in decision-making, problem-solving, and establishing priorities
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships
• Skill in time management, workflow processes, and allocation
• Skill in conducting training sessions of large and small groups of faculty, staff, and students
• Commitment to living a faith-filled life consistent with Biblical values that serve as the foundation of LCU

• Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, instructional technology, or related field preferred
• Baccalaureate degree in a job-related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience; instructional design, course management system administration, information technology project management, and higher education or public-school teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of learning theories, scholarly research practices, and learning assessment
• Certification and experience with WCAG, DHS Digital Accessibility, IAAP paths, or equivalent preferred and required for advancement

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

• Be ambulatory around campus and in buildings
• Required to regularly sit and stand
• Frequently use wrist, hands, and fingers to make small repetitive…