Instructional Design Specialist

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
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Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title Instructional Design Specialist
Job Category Staff & Executive
Department Provost Office
Overview
Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 7,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 1,100 faculty and staff members located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The campus thrives with a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. The university is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine consistently ranks Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university. 
Posting Summary
The Senior Instructional Design and Technology Specialist reports to the Director of Instructional Design & Technology at Rutgers-Camden, designing and managing faculty-development and course-improvement projects, providing faculty support to improve the design, development, implementation, and analysis of student-focused, outcomes-based curriculum and instruction for online, on-campus, and hybrid courses. With specialized knowledge of pedagogical theory and instructional technology as applied in complex environments for diverse audiences, the Senior Instructional Design and Technology Specialist serves a leadership role on campus. The Senior Specialist provides administration and support for Rutgers’ course management systems, including Sakai and Canvas. 
 
Responsibilities include oversight and the development and delivery of training opportunities for full- and part-time faculty; the creation and maintenance of faculty support resources; the ongoing support of faculty in selecting and utilizing appropriate instructional software; and the design and development of course structures and materials. The Senior Instructional Design and Technology Specialist conducts research and assessment of current programs and student learning outcomes, contributes to departmental strategic planning, and pursues continuous professional growth. Other duties include serving on University and Rutgers system committees, providing guidance to instructional design staff, managing student workers, and related duties as required.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
FLSA Exempt
Grade 06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 79381.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 100417.000
Annual Maximum Salary 121450.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits

Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience
Requires Master’s degree and proficiency in instructional and learning theories and their application, plus at least five years of experience supporting the use of instructional technology to enhance teaching. 
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have experience teaching, preferably in higher education settings, and knowledge of current technologies for instruction. Requires working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs. 
 
Project leadership, from conception, to design, planning, implementation, and assessment is a key requirement for this position. Projects will include an annual regional conference, many campus-wide events, and large-scale technology projects (such as software adoptions, implementations, and migrations). Must be able to provide creative, proactive event development in response to faculty needs. 
 
Must have the ability to design and lead faculty workshops; assess technology and software programs for instructional and other purposes; identify advantages and limitations of using various technologies for instructional purposes; effectively demonstrate instructional applications of technologies; effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience; and establish cooperative working relationships. Must be able to manage projects from start to completion and juggle multiple projects at different phases of completion. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to work flexibly and patiently with faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds and perspectives on the use of technology in a variety of learning environments are critical requirements of the position. 
 
Requires demonstrated experience with technologies including course management systems, office productivity suites, multimedia production software, web design, content management systems, social media, and varied hardware platforms. Some systems management experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree required, preferably in education-related field. Demonstrated experience with the course management systems required (Sakai and Canvas preferred), plus proven ability to produce multimedia projects and websites necessary. Familiarity with web conferencing, videoconferencing, lecture capture systems, WordPress or other content management systems, modern HTML and CSS useful. Familiarity with Quality Matters or another course analysis system required.
Equipment Utilized
Rutgers Course Management Systems – Sakai and Canvas 
• Lecture Capture and Screencasting Software – Kaltura, Camtasia, Jing, and Captivate 
• Web conferencing tools – Zoom, BigBlueButton, Webex, MS Teams, Google Meet 
• Web Design and Production – WordPress, Adobe DreamWeaver, PhotoShop, etc. 
• Audio Production – Digital Voice Recorders, Headsets/Microphones, Digital Audio Interfaces, Recording/Editing software such as Audacity and GarageBand 
• Video Production – Digital Video Cameras and other capture devices, video editing software such as Kaltura, iMovie, Adobe Premiere, and Final Cut Pro. 
• Microsoft Office software – Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel 
• Mac iWork software – Pages, Keynote, Numbers 
• Social Media tools – Slack, YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, WordPress, Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, 
• Educational technology tools – VoiceThread, Hypothesis, PlayPosit 
• Desktop computers – both PC and Mac proficiency, plus tablets, smart phones and other devices 
• Rutgers RIAS for procurement 
• Ability to learn emerging technologies quickly and effectively 
• Administration of edtech systems such as Sakai, Canvas, and WordPress.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Number 21ST4101
Posting Open Date 12/20/2021
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Camden
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