Instructional Designer

Location: Jamaica

St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy;
Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online.

The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our

graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Department:
Distance Education (DE)

Specific

Job Title:

Instructional Designer

Reports to:

Associate Director of Instructional Design

Campus:
Queens/Hyrbrid

Job Summary:

The Instructional Designer contributes to the success of technology-enhanced, online course delivery by providing advice and experience in using innovative learning design, educational technology applications, and applied pedagogical practices under the direction of the Associate Director of Instructional Design. The Instructional Designer works with subject matter experts to design and develop innovative courses in various modalities. This position collaborates with multiple stakeholders on instructional design and faculty development projects.

The Instructional Designer aids and consults with faculty on instructional design, learning management systems, and other digital learning tools. The Designer will also conduct professional development workshops and have individualized meetings with faculty to assist in developing and facilitating online learning.

The Instructional Designer thoroughly understands best practices in the design and instruction of online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced pedagogies.

Essential Functions:

* Give course design and curriculum development support to academic units with complex needs, such as developing new online programs, addressing accessibility concerns, or exploring competency-based education.

* Provide instructional design expertise and consultations to full- and part-time faculty across various disciplines and course delivery modes.

* Work independently to engage with academic units to address concerns and challenges related to the development of online courses.

* Collaborate effectively with faculty and faculty development professionals to achieve outstanding instructional design outcomes.

* Design, develop, and manage faculty development courses and projects for full- and part-time faculty.

* Possess and maintain knowledge and expertise in emerging learning theories and evolving best practices for course design, pedagogy, and technology integration.

* Support distance education sponsored projects, initiatives, and programs, as assigned. (Projects may include faculty development programs, course development initiatives, administrative support initiatives, quality assurance projects, etc.)

* Work closely with the Associate Director of Instructional Design on quality assurance initiatives.

* Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Competencies:

* Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in instructional design and current pedagogical theories.

* Working knowledge of the learning theories and strategies that support best practices in online and technology-enhanced teaching, particularly in the asynchronous modality.

* Demonstrated experience with a learning management system (i.e., Canvas) and a range of learning technologies.

* Demonstrated experience and/or coursework in delivering…