Part-Time Assistant Instructional Designer

THE O'NEILL SCHOOL - BL SPEA (BL-SPEA-IUBLA)

Founded in 1972 as SPEA, the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is a world leader in public and environmental affairs and the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States, boasting an alumni network of more than 36,000.

Our Mission

The O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs works to build a better world by helping people solve complex problems at the crossroads of policy, management, and science. We promote sound decisions, well-managed organizations, just and healthy societies, and a sustainable environment through education, scholarship, and civic engagement. We give our students the knowledge and skills to have a significant impact in diverse settings around the globe.

Our Guiding Values

Our commitment is shaped by these shared and guiding beliefs:

• All people deserve to live in thriving and sustainable communities.
• Strong, healthy communities depend on well-educated, innovative and ethical leaders, and informed and engaged citizens.
• Creative, current, and rigorous research informs sound decision-making.
• Leaders need both relevant information and the skills necessary to interpret and use information and data effectively.
• Successful leaders must be able to bridge public, private, and nonprofit sector boundaries.
• Conversation and collaboration among individuals with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills leads to more vibrant ideas and solutions.

We seek to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace environment at O'Neill and in our team, ensuring all individuals are valued and recognized for their contributions, talents, and unique perspectives.  Diversity information found here.

O'Neill Office of Online Education encompasses a team-based work environment in which we support online instruction and learning. Within our team and towards faculty, students, and administrative partners, we afford respect and civility to all individuals; regardless of age, disability*, educational background, family status, gender, gender identity and expression, nationality, race/ ethnicity, religion, position, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic level, or veteran status. We strongly believe diversity, life experiences, and openness drive the innovation in our group and encourage applications from all with the required skills and knowledge discussed below.

This is a highly collaborative entry level position that will work closely with O'Neill staff and faculty, as well as with other instructional designers around the university, especially in UITS Learning Technologies, eLearning Design and Services to support online course design and development. Our goal is to ensure that pedagogically appropriate IU-supported online tools are used to enhance the educational experience for our students.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as course builder and resource person for the design and development of online courses within O'Neill, under the direct guidance of the Director of Online Education and in close partnership with eLearning Design and Services staff, leaning on and leveraging existing models and resources within Learning Technologies.
• Supports multiple faculty on a variety of course design issues, including building active and engaged learning activities, implementing appropriate instructional technologies, and creating accessible materials. 
• Follows established guidelines and standards to improve the accessibility of documents, course sites, videos and other course assets - this skill may be learned on the job.
• Uses pre-built frameworks, templates, and prototypes for course design and different Learning Management Systems (e.g. Canvas or edX) - this skill is learned on the job. 
• May assist in defining instructional, learning, or performance objectives. 
• Designs and/or produces instructional materials, products, and aids for online use. 
• Implements (and may design or propose) learning activities and supports for use in online self-paced and/or instructor-led online courses. 

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. 

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors degree

Preferred

• Coursework and/or certificate or degree in instructional or curriculum design

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Recent relevant experience and instruction, coaching, mentoring, training, teaching, or instructional design

Preferred

• Experience teaching or supporting at the college/university level 

SKILLS

Required

• Experience with some online instructional technology (such as: Word, Microsoft Teams or Canvas, etc.)
• Comfort with and interest in learning new technologies
• Must be self-directed, organized and able to juggle competing priorities with short deadlines 
• Interest in learning best practices and course-build techniques to ensure online courses meet accessibility requirements 
• Ability to follow frameworks, templates, and prototypes for course design as determined by the instructional design team
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals in a professional environment
• Receptive and adaptable to feedback
• Ability to work well with others

Preferred

• Experience working with Learning Management Systems or html a plus
• Experience with online learning environments and emerging technologies as either an online learner or an instructor
• Ability to provide a unique viewpoint and approaches as we create engaging, high-quality and effective online learning
• Ability to support a variety of tasks in a distributed ( virtual / hybrid) team environment
• Knowledge of educational theories and their application to instructional design

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate in synchronous and asynchronous environments, and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus (if hired as in-person staff). The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

This position is eligible for remote work, subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs. 

Approximately 8 hours per week with option to work more if available. 

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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