Instructional Designer

Position: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position requires regular on-campus presence; however, a flexible remote work schedule may be available upon hire, subject to supervisor discretion and university approval.

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number S-3889 Position Number 72715 Type of Recruitment External Position Title INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting faculty, other CMU employees, and affiliated constituents in the design and development of instructional-related content and material for online courses. This position works closely with other Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support staff (e.g., curricular, multimedia, and LMS) to facilitate content design and development. This position provides training for faculty on various aspects of online course design, development, and delivery.

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree, preferably in Business or Education Technology, Instructional Design/Technology, or a related field.

Two years of experience in higher education, working in instructional design, faculty development, or training.

Knowledge and understanding of the instructional design process and online teaching and learning.

Working knowledge of and experience using a learning management system and its tools.

Broad, functional knowledge of and proficiency in using common software applications and instructional technology tools.

Proven knowledge of accessibility standards in online courses.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.

Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of faculty and staff, including the ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree in a related field.

Demonstrated experience teaching college-level courses and/or training college faculty and/or staff.

Demonstrated experience in a Blackboard Ultra environment.

Demonstrated experience with Quality Matters or similar quality control program for online courses.

Duties & Responsibilities

Works with faculty to design, develop, and revise instructionally sound and accessible online courses.

Consults with faculty about using technology, multimedia, and learning systems to improve online teaching and learning.

Works collaboratively and closely with other Curriculum and Instructional Support units and faculty to develop online and hybrid courses.

Implements measures for ensuring quality in online and hybrid courses.

Facilitates the development and delivery of faculty training and professional development opportunities to enhance the skills and competencies of faculty who develop and teach online and hybrid courses.

Researches, evaluates, and assesses the latest technology, learning media, and learning systems best practices in online design, development, and delivery.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position requires regular on-campus presence; however, a flexible remote work schedule may be available upon hire, subject to supervisor discretion and university approval.

Employee Group Professional & Administrative
-Salary Staff Pay Level Pay Range $67,000 - $77,000 Division Academic Affairs Department Instructional Development Position Status Provisional Position End Date 06/30/2031 Employment Status Full-Time FTE 1.0 Position Type 12 month Weekly Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Nights and weekends as needed.. Location Mount Pleasant, MI About the Department About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and…