Instructional Designer

Title:
Instructional Designer

Department:
Office of the Provost

Reports To:
Michelle Cino

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
Under the guidance of the Associate Provost for
Online Programs, the Instructional Designer is principally responsible for
working with faculty to research, analyze, implement, evaluate, and support the
effective uses of technology and teaching in support of online and face-to-face
learning. The position is engaged in a wide range of instructional activities
focused on outcomes that improve understanding, better engage, and speed
student learning. The activities include, but are not limited to, direct assistance
and advanced consultation with faculty on instructional design for multiple
delivery modes (face-to-face, blended, online; self-learning, peer-to-peer,
group); LMS (learning management systems) and other teaching and learning
systems administration; design and conduct presentations, workshops,
discussions, and individualized meetings with faculty as appropriate in the
areas of teaching, learning, and technology.

The position is expected to exhibit a high
level of creativity and resourcefulness and is competent to work on fairly
complex instructional design activities with only general direction; generally
operates under deadlines and is capable of handling several assignments
concurrently; provides guidance to the other members of the Office of Online
Programs in matters of instructional technology issues; works closely with
faculty at all levels and collaborates with others throughout the university to
assess and improve student learning outcomes.

Essential Functions:
-Assist, consult, and provide direct outreach
to faculty in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and assessment
of courses and instructional experiences in a wide range of delivery modes
(face-to-face, online, hybrid) with explicit concern for their individual
teaching goals.
-Provide instructional design, consultation, support, and
project management to faculty, programs, and departments for the conversion of
courses and programs to innovative online and other technology-assisted educational
venues utilizing cutting-edge and creative design and course delivery options.
-Proactive consultation with faculty subject matter experts to identify and
obtain course outcomes and content; draft storyboards and mock-ups, and write
and develop course content as needed.
-Create, design, and lead
presentations, workshops, discussions, and individualized meetings with faculty
on instructional design, pedagogy, assessment, applications of instructional
technology and a variety of related topics.
-Assist faculty to deliver instruction in
multiple modes. Provide faculty with a variety of strategies to manage student
learning in digital environments and support faculty as they implement those
strategies.
-Provide faculty with a variety of strategies to manage student
learning in digital environments and support faculty as they implement those
strategies.
-Collaborate with and support faculty in creating
technology-mediated learning experiences integrating a variety of graphics,
audio, video, and interactive media. communications software; and emerging
web tools into learning environments.
-Assist faculty in discovering methods
of improving their instruction with and without technology.
-Partner with
faculty, chairpersons, deans, Academic Affairs, Institutional Research and
Planning, and other offices in an on-going plan to assess and improve student
learning outcomes.

Additional Functions:
-Keep current with emerging technologies, new
products, methodologies, pedagogy, theories, applications and trends.
-Provide support to the university community in the implementation of emerging
technologies to support the creation and maintenance of teaching and learning
spaces.
-Work on specialized projects, complex projects and other duties as
assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in
education, instructional design, or a related field.
-Several years of
experience working at an institute of higher education.
-Expertise with a
learning management system.
-Experience working with faculty both one-on-one and
in a group.
-Experience designing and leading training workshops.
-Expertise in
the creation of instructional content using digital tools.
-Proven ability to
work well in a team environment; demonstrated creativity and problem solving
skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Master's degree
in a related field.
-Experience working with Canvas, Zoom, and Kaltura.
-Experience designing and developing face-to-face or online courses; and
teaching experience at the college level.

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

Range/Band:
23

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is $63,754.42-$119,012.58 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time