Manager Instructional Design and Technology 999457
Manager Instructional Design and Technology 999457
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Job Description
Xavier University invites applications for a fulltime Instructional Designer who also serves as Manager of the Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) team. IDT consisting of the Manager two additional Instructional Designers and an Instructional Technologist provides the training and support for faculty teaching online and also supports technologyenhanced instruction more broadly. Currently Xavier has 15 fully online degree programs additional online certificates and many online courses offered in onground programs. More than 300 faculty have completed Introduction to Online Course Design (IOCD) Xaviers online training course which runs approximately three times per year.
The Manager for Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) provides strategic direction for Xaviers distance learning and technologyenhanced efforts ensuring faculty have training support and resources for developing quality programs and courses. The Manager oversees online course development and redesign processes establishes and manages project work flow to meet deadlines and aligns the IDT teams work with the Universitys distance learning priorities and initiatives. The Manager maintains best practice guidelines and provides strategic input on the direction of online and technologyenhanced learning at Xavier. The Manager oversees efforts to ensure students in online programs and courses are well oriented and supported including by reviewing student feedback. The Manager coordinates the work of the IDT team with the Center for Teaching Excellence and Digital Media Services to align online course design and technology selection and integration with Xaviers pedagogical standards and to provide training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manages the work of and provides direction for the IDT team establishing and managing project work flow to ensure online course development and redesign meet completion deadlines.
2. Sets and maintains best practice guidelines for the course design and technology integration assistance provided to faculty ensuring the integration of design and usability standards that adhere to Xaviers criteria with attention to Jesuit pedagogy principles.
3. Designs and delivers training that utilizes effective pedagogical practices addresses faculty and student needs and provides options for the improvement of instruction primarily through distance education modalities and technologybased solutions.
4. Manages processes for reviewing and redesigning existing online courses and programs; supports faculty in redesign efforts.
5. Provides strategic input on the direction of online and technologyenhanced learning at Xavier.
6. Promotes best practices including universal design and ADA compliance related to online and technologyenhanced instruction.
7. Oversees efforts to ensure students in online courses are welloriented and supported including by reviewing student feedback.
8. Oversees implementation and decisions related to the LMS (Canvas) webbased course evaluation software and other instructional technologies which are supported by the Instructional Technologist.
9. Coordinates with Digital Media Services for online course materials related to video media and graphics.
10. Coordinates with the Center for Teaching Excellence to align online course design and technology selection with Xaviers pedagogical standards and to provide training for online and technologyenhance instruction.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Masters Degree in Instructional Design Training Instructional Technology or a closely related field.
- 35 years of related experience.
- Knowledge and application of instructional design theories adult learning theories and best practices for online course design.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty across disciplines and guide them through course design and development processes.
- Experience developing and delivering training programs in both online and inperson formats.
- Experience providing direction to others.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and support a variety of people with varying skills abilities and personalities.
- Experience working with a learning management system and other instructional technologies including using Artificial Intelligence to enhance teaching and learning.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
- Familiarity with accessibility compliance issues including section 508 ADA compliance.
- Familiarity with copyright and fair use guidelines.
Preferred:
- A doctoral degree in instructional design or a closely related field.
- 5 or more years of total experience.
- Experience working in a postsecondary educational institution.
- Experience teaching online in higher education.
- Experience managing teams effectively.
- Experience in designing and leading faculty development programs including workshops and affinity groups.
- Experience with program assessment and quality improvement.
- Experience with project management.
- Proficiency using the Instructure Canvas LMS.
- Experience interpreting and applying copyright and fair use guidelines in the context of online learning and multimedia design.
- Basic competencies with design and courseware authoring applications.
- Basic competency in the use of HTML.
To ensure consideration interested candidates should submit a resume cover letter and the names addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references on Xavier Universitys website. Review of applications will start on April 11 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the Universitys discretion.
This is an oncampus position with some flexible scheduling possible during the summer. Typical work hours are MF 8:30 am 5:00 pm with occasional need for earlier or later hours.
Benefits
Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial educational health and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical dental vision and prescription coverage
- Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account flexible spending accounts and dependent care account.
- Financial security via life and longterm disability insurance accident and illness insurance and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation sick leave and holidays.
- Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
