Instructional Designer

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193277EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Instructional Designer
Anticipated Hiring Range $65,000 - $70,000
Work Schedule M-F 8AM-5PM hours may vary, some weekends possible
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Dean's Suite
About the Department
The Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service. We’re deeply rooted in NC State’s history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math.
Our college’s diverse student body — over 4,000 students — hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business.
Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates.
The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB.
To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu
Essential Job Duties
The Instructional Designer will report to the Associate Director of Instructional Design and will be part of the Instructional Design Group (IDG) within the Poole College of Management. The Instructional Design Group aims to partner with faculty to improve student success.
To achieve our purpose, the Instructional Design Group partners with Poole College of Management faculty to design and develop high-quality and engaging courses. We help faculty implement course quality assurance standards, create engaging course videos, implement teaching best practices, and integrate instructional design and adult learning theories into online courses and course materials. We help integrate accessibility, universal design, diversity, equity, and inclusion into the college’s programs. Additionally, the team supports faculty and staff learning through training opportunities, online help guides and resources, and individual help calls. These resources are relevant to all modes (e.g., online, in-person) and levels (e.g., undergraduate, graduate) of teaching in the Poole College of Management.

Essential Job Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Consult with faculty to design and develop high-quality and engaging online courses.
  • Create and update course materials, including web content, interactive exercises, assessments, and communications in collaboration with faculty and the Instructional Design Group.
  • Lead development of the monthly IDG newsletter and track newsletter analytics.
  • Develop learning analytics tracking to support course redesigns.
  • Coordinate, advertise, and facilitate training opportunities on instructional design and instructional technology processes.
  • Create training resources for faculty and staff, such as job aids, short videos, and help files.
  • Answer instructional technology and instructional design one-off help requests.
  • Research and explore instructional design trends, research, and new technologies that may benefit Poole College of Management courses.
  • Assist college staff with projects that support college instructional goals.


This position is eligible for a Hybrid schedule at the discretion of their Supervisor.
Other Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Instructional Design Group to create prescribed instructional design processes for our college programs and courses.
  • Build relationships with faculty and staff across the college and university to advance our college’s instructional quality.
  • Participate in college and university committees and related professional groups to maintain and share expertise.
  • Participate and present at professional conferences to promote the PCOM brand and achievements.
  • Provide project management oversight to Instructional Design team projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Post-baccalaureate credentials in instructional design, education, or a relevant field 


OR
  • A bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, or a relevant field plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree \
Other Required Qualifications
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Ability to work in a team and establish collegial relationships with faculty and staff.
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies as related to teaching and learning.
  • Experience in designing and developing distance education courses using online technologies either individually or in collaboration with others.
  • Intermediate level skills with at least one learning management system (LMS) such as Moodle, Canvas, or Blackboard.
  • Intermediate level skills with at least one video conferencing system, such as Zoom, Google Meet, or WebEx Meetings etc.
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least two years of experience working with faculty in a higher education setting.
  • Project management experience (including managing time, establishing priorities, distributing responsibilities, and meeting milestones and deliverables), especially using Agile or similar methodology.
  • Experience applying usability and accessibility considerations in instructional design.
  • High level of independence and initiative.
  • Experience with large-course redesign, blended or hybrid courses, and/or converting large enrollment courses into online courses.
  • Demonstrated success in the development of instructional multimedia.
  • Proficiency in using multimedia hardware, software, and equipment.
  • Advanced certifications or education beyond the Master’s degree level.
  • Experience in using an array of instructional technologies including hardware and software, multimedia technologies, online tools, and distributed/distance learning techniques.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 03/06/2024
Anticipated Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for professional references.

Position Details


Position Number 00108133
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 200101 - Dean's Office-college Of Manag
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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