Instructional Designer
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Job Summary
The Instructional Designer supports San Jos State Universitys commitment to increase online access to higher education for working adult learners particularly focusing on providing students from historically underserved communities with opportunities to advance their education and obtain their degree. The instructional designer will support the effective use of current and emerging technologies to develop innovative and engaging elearning environments as part of SJSU Online a fully remote academic program that provides opportunity for students with some college credits to earn a bachelors degree. The instructional designer works to enhance the facultys pedagogical understanding of technology in elearning environments and serves as an advocate for institutionalizing elearning within the culture and administration of the University. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with faculty SJSU Online Colleagues and other campus units to design and develop high quality online courses that reflect best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Consult with faculty and staff to adapt existing courses and programs for online delivery and other forms of elearning
- Design and develop online instructional materials that support academic courses/programs grounded in sound educational theory and best practices in instructional design
- Create instructional course content in collaboration and partnership with faculty departments SJSU Online Staff and other stakeholders
- Work with faculty to develop teaching and learning environments that emphasize active learning and incorporate appropriate instructional technologies
- Create and facilitate the creation of accessible instructional content.
- Design develop and maintain course templates within the learning management system for different SJSU Online programs
- Leverage the learning management system and/or other instructional technologies to serve the educational and administrative community with resources in support of instruction
- Support elearning by designing developing and implementing tools and resources for students
- Conduct online workshops and support online course events for faculty related to using different departmentsupported technologies
- Conduct testing provide troubleshooting and develop accompanying technical reference materials (text and media content) for instructional technologies
- Assist with helpdesk tickets from email and online ticketing systems
- Provide telephone and online (e.g. email webconferencing) contact for administrative and educational support and solutions
- Maintain certifications in Quality Assurance best practices (e.g. Quality Matters) and review all courses designed annually
- Assist with conducting course design feedback/evaluation processes
- Submit courses and assist with program reviews toward Quality Matters and/or Online Learning Consortium Certifications
- Coordinate with other SJSU Online Staff to share feedback and make course updates
- Assist with marketing and outreach efforts related to faculty and student professional development opportunities offered
- Generate reports and analysis for the Senior Director
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Thorough knowledge in using learning management systems and other instructional technologies as well as knowledge of software administration
- Ability to understand analyze and diagnose faculty staff and student needs and translate these needs into instructional solutions
- Knowledge of best practices in quality assurance in online course design
- Proficiency and handson experience in web and mobile technologies
- Ability to enhance webbased courses with knowledge of best practices and elearning principles
- Thorough knowledge and demonstrable skills in applying a variety of software applications and webbased authoring and publishing systems: e.g. Camtasia Photoshop HTML editors Zoom Microsoft Office
- Indepth knowledge of systems analysis and development applications programming and database analysis
- Ability to design and develop userfriendly interfaces that comply with accessibility as defined in Section 508
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in computer science information systems educational technology communications or related fields or similar certified coursework in applicable fields of study
- Three years of experience supporting information systems and technology
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree in a related field
- Experience in educational technology instructional design distributed learning or an equivalent discipline
- Experience using and managing Learning Management Systems
- Experience with technical information systems and application program packages
- Experience and a working knowledge of common software application packages used in higher education teaching
- Experience in course development and design
- Experience in a teambased environment
- Experience in teaching workshops in higher education
Compensation
Classification: Instructional Technology Consultant Career
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5800/month $6300/month
CSU Salary Range: $5158/month $12730/month
San Jos State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 3035% of your base salary. For more information on programs available please see the Employee Benefits Summary.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
All applicants must apply within the specified application period: May 13 2025 through May 27 2025. This position is open until filled; however applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
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Additional Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check employment and education verification. Depending on the position a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the universitys third party vendor Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.
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All San Jos State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Officeor report any discrimination harassment and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
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Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU oncampus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone ator by email at.
Campus Security Authority In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jos State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age ancestry caste color disability ethnicity gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military status nationality race religion religious creed sex sexual orientation sex stereotype and veteran status. This policy applies to all San Jos State University students faculty and staff as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who selfdisclose. San Jos State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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