Sr. Instructional Designer
Sr. Instructional Designer
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Job Description
The Senior Instructional Designer provides leadership in instructional innovation project management faculty development training development and community engagement in support of the departments mission. This role partners closely with assigned academic departments to enhance course design instructional effectiveness and technology integration. Through collaboration and transparent communication with leadership the Senior Instructional Designer drives initiatives that elevate teaching and learning across the university. In addition to supporting faculty in applying pedagogical theory accessibility standards and best practices the Senior Instructional Designer designs and delivers comprehensive training programs for faculty staff and students and identifies emerging educational technologies to integrate meaningfully into learning environments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Management and Course Design Leadership
Lead in the design development and evaluation of online hybrid and in-person courses across assigned programs and departments.
Manage project timelines deliverables and cross-functional collaboration with subject matter experts technology staff and academic units.
Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive teaching standards to all instructional projects.
Faculty Collaboration and Departmental Consultation
Serve as the primary instructional design partner for assigned academic departments building strong collaborative relationships
Consult with faculty to create learner-centered accessible and engaging instructional experiences
Provide expert guidance on pedagogy assessment inclusive practices and educational technology integration
Conduct course and program-level reviews and support continuous improvement through evidence-based practices
Training Development and Professional Development Programs
Design develop and deliver comprehensive training programs workshops and webinars for faculty staff and students on instructional design teaching strategies and technology use
Foster cross-campus and intra-campus partnerships to enhance professional development opportunities and instructional excellence
Serve as a knowledge resource to peers and colleagues sharing expertise insights and best practices to support team collaboration and continuous growth
Instructional Innovation and Emerging Technologies
Research pilot and implement emerging instructional technologies and innovative teaching methods
Lead initiatives to integrate advanced tools such as AI-enhanced learning immersive technologies (AR/VR) and gamification into curriculum and faculty development programs
Represent the university at regional and national conferences sharing best practices and building professional networks
Instructional Strategy and Best Practices
Collaborate with university stakeholders to enhance instructional strategy implement best practices and processes and promote accessibility and quality standards in teaching and learning initiatives.
Maintain awareness of trends in higher education learning science and instructional technology to inform future departmental strategies and utilize the supported technologies to meet the departments goals and the strategic plan.
Required Qualifications:
Requirements:
A Masters or Doctoral degree in Instructional Technology or related field
5-8 years relevant work experience
Experience and qualifications:
Experience in learning theory online course development faculty support and higher education teaching experience.
Critical thinking problem solving setting own goals and working to achieve the goals of the department.
Experience with project management and relevant processes completing projects in a timely manner and achieving goals and objectives set forth by the needs of the faculty and students. Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of current instructional technologies primarily PC oriented but be able to cross-platform and troubleshoot for MacIntosh. Expertise with MS Windows OS and a variety of software including MS Office Suite Canvas and multimedia/development software including Photoshop Illustrator and Acrobat. Must be knowledgeable of the web as an instructional tool.
Organized and efficient. Filing time management skills general business practices and protocols.
Knowledge of virtual reality and maker tools.
Strong written communication skills.
Strong oral communication/presentation skills.
Must be creative and able to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
Desired Qualifications:
Quality Matters certification
Adobe certifications
Higher education teaching experience
Knowledge of
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Creative Suite
Canvas Learning Management System
Licenses and Certificates:
Quality Matters
Adobe certifications
Salary Range:
Exempt/Nonexempt:Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please provide references
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
