Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Apr 2024
Posting Summary
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| Posting Number | STA00120PO24 |
| Job Family | Academic and Professional Training and Development |
| Job Function | Curriculum Development |
| USC Market Title | Curriculum Developer |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131819 |
| Job Level | P3 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Learning Experience Designer |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | College of Social Work |
| Department | COSW College of Social Work |
| State Pay Band | 6 |
| Approved Starting Salary | $49,396 |
| Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with experience. |
| Location of Vacancy | SC |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. |
| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Administrative |
About USC
| About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. |
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| Inclusive Excellence Statement | At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. |
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
| Advertised Job Summary | This instructional design position will assist faculty with the design, development, and implementation of distributed learning delivery methods on the USC-Columbia campus and for the USC Regional system. This position supports faculty in the creation and/or use of best practices for distributed learning courses, especially fully online and blended courses, as well as instructional multimedia and Web course management systems. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | Master’s degree in education or related field and one year experience in curriculum development or management, or bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience. |
| Preferred Qualifications | A minimum of two years of experience in course development for distributed learning in higher education. Training or experience is learning experience design, instructional design, and/or online teaching in a higher education setting. Interest in and familiarity with emerging learning technologies. Advanced working knowledge of the Blackboard learning management system and knowledge of quality assessment rubrics such as Quality Matters or Online Course Quality Review Rubric (OSCQR; Online Learning Consortium). |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Experience with current and emerging instructional technologies and pedagogies and with developing Web-based multimedia instructional components. Knowledge of current trends in distributed learning, learning experience design, and instructional design. Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work across disciplines with diverse clientele. Ability to work with instructional design colleagues to coordinate projects and share information. Attentiveness to details and ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and frequent interruptions. Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact positively with university faculty, staff, and students. |
Job Duties
| Job Duty | Design and develop technology-enabled course templates and syllabi, engaging and interactive learning experiences (e.g., assignments, multimedia resources, simulations, other activities), and formative and summative assessments to achieve and demonstrate mastery of course learning outcomes. Create and edit original media and convert course materials into appropriate and accessible digital formats. Incorporate pedagogically effective, innovative, and creative styles to enhance the distributed learning experience. Continuously evaluate and improve learning experiences based on feedback from learners and stakeholders. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 35 |
| Job Duty | Consult with faculty on course design, development, and implementation to incorporate best practices and theories of instruction to achieve learning outcomes for new and existing distributed learning courses. Provide information about Web course management tools, multimedia applications, and other technologies. Provide guidance and support to instructors and facilitators in implementing and delivering learning experiences effectively. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 35 |
| Job Duty | Connect and collaborate effectively with others at the CTE and throughout the University of South Carolina community to foster the effective, timely implementation and delivery of distributed learning courses. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty | Provide opportunities for faculty development in various aspects of face to face and distributed learning through workshops, seminars, trainings, and tutorials. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Maintain competency in new developments in distributed learning and apply this knowledge to other job duties. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No |
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| Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | |
| Job Open Date | 02/16/2024 |
| Job Close Date | 04/01/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 1, 2024. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/164142 |
| EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |
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