Instructional Designer

Overview

The Instructional Designer collaborates with faculty members to enhance and maintain asynchronous online courses. Rooted in prior teaching experience, this role focuses on creating engaging and effective course content while providing hands-on support to faculty throughout their teaching. Instructional Designers are experts in instructional design, learning theory, student engagement strategies, and the use of Learning Management Systems. They also facilitate live training sessions and workshops to assist faculty in adopting emerging technologies and pedagogical best practices.

The Instructional Designer will maintain a list of faculty members and the asynchronous online courses they teach, ensuring these courses are kept current by assisting faculty with necessary updates. The Instructional Designer is responsible for ensuring that courses are copied before the start of each semester and that the courses adhere to the Touro standards for asynchronous online courses. This role requires a collaborative spirit and the ability to pivot based on constructive feedback to ensure the best possible learner experience.

• Partner with faculty to develop high-quality asynchronous courses that align with institutional goals and learning outcomes
• Create engaging instructional materials, including multimedia content, assessments, and interactive activities
• Stay informed about emerging instructional technologies and their application in online education
• Provide detailed feedback to faculty on course design and content to ensure alignment with best practices and standards
• Use graphic design tools to enhance course visuals and improve usability
• Integrate AI and other innovative tools to improve student engagement and learning outcomes

• Work closely with faculty to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to course design and online teaching
• Provide one-on-one and group training sessions for faculty on using LMS features and other educational technologies
• Assist faculty in designing, creating, and integrating videos and multimedia elements into their courses
• Serve as a resource for faculty to implement engaging and effective teaching strategies in their courses
• Assist Senior Instructional Designers on projects as needed, contributing to collaborative efforts and gaining exposure to high-profile initiatives

• Identify and track success metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of course designs and suggest improvements
• Support faculty in applying assessment tools to gather student feedback and improve course quality
• Assist with documentation and data collection for accreditation processes

• BS/BA required (Degree in Education or a core academic discipline preferred); MA required in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Learning Science (Andragogy), or Education required; MEd is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of post-college work experience in education or a related field.
• Experience as an instructional designer.

• A consistent record of successful project management, including the ability to meet project quality expectations and schedule commitments.
• Demonstrated high level of determination and creativity.
• Ability to work independently—a self-starter.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to promote active learning, evidence-based practices, critical thinking, and the use of technology to enhance student success.
• Demonstrated ability in developing learning outcomes, instructional activities, and assessments.
• Interpersonal
  • Highly reliable, dependable, and detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as a highly collaborative team member.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with project teams and external partners.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with strong editing proficiency.
  • Strong organizational and project…