Director of Instructional Design
Director of Instructional Design
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$ 90000 - 100000
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Job Description
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington DC with highly-ranked schools and colleges internationally-renowned faculty and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University
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Summary:
The Director of Instructional Design assists the Executive Director of Online and Lifelong Learning in the development and management of online programs in partnership with academic units. The Director of Instructional Design works collaboratively with program leadership overseeing the product development and implementation of high-quality online learning programs as well as establishing effective policies procedures and organizational structures that support strategic initiatives. The Director of Instructional Design reports directly to the Executive Director of Online and Lifelong Learning.
Essential Functions:
1.) Management of Projects and Staff as Assigned
- Manages and oversees the instructional design team and projects across the university.
- Manages full-time and other part-time program support staff or contract workers as assigned or within specific projects.
2.) Product Development and Analysis
- Develops and informs the product proposal process (including degree non-degree credit and non-credit programs).
- Establishes schedule and product goals in partnership with the Executive Director media team and academic units.
- Works closely with the academic units campus stakeholders and third-party vendors to establish the vision guidelines and priorities to collaboratively develop a product plan.
3.) Instructional Design
- Support new course design and course revisions of existing online/hybrid courses.
- Work with faculty to design effective pedagogically sound online hybrid and hyflex courses for delivery through Canvas.
- Assist in the creation of online assignments activities and assessments to ensure alignment with the pedagogical objectives for the course.
- In consultation with faculty review edit reorganize course content and identify opportunities for multimedia elements throughout each lesson developed for the course.
4.) Quality Assurance of Online Programs
- Review student satisfaction surveys retention and degree completion results.
- Develop necessary action plans and controls to ensure online program outcomes match or are better than traditional campus programs.
5.) Other DutiesAs Assigned
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Supervises full-time and other part-time program support staff or contract workers as assigned or within specific projects.
Competencies:
- Championing Customer Needs.
- Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
- Developing Plans.
- Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
- Building and Supporting Teams.
- Acting Strategically.
- Thinking Broadly.
- Managing Talent.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full-Time.
35 hours per week.
Salary Range:
$90000 - $100000 annually.
Required Education and Experience:
- Masters degree or equivalent in instructional technology education and online educational management is required.
- Minimum 5-7 years relevant and progressively responsible work experience including management and instructional design of online learning programs.
- At least 5 years in higher education administration in the areas of instructional design and/or technology-based course delivery desirable.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 5-7 years of related experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and written communication presentation and problem-solving skills with demonstrated competency in database or project management required.
- Prior administrative management experience with emphasis on program planningdevelopment implementation and evaluation necessary.
- Demonstrated curriculum development instruction design required; university-level teaching or training experience highly desirable.
- Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills with an ability to develop productive working relationships and foster an environment that promotes success.
- Familiarity with tools including but not limited to the Canvas LMS system.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families several leadership development certificates and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.Click here to learn about American Universitys unique benefit options.
Other Details
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia Maryland or Virginia or perform work on-site at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
American University is an E-Verify employer.
Current American University Employees
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Contact Us
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American University is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) age sexual orientation disability marital status personal appearance gender identity and expression family responsibilities political affiliation source of income veteran status an individuals genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively Protected Bases) in its programs and activities.
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