Instructional Designer and Technologist (CS26-094)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Instructional Designer and Technologist (CS26-094). As a premier metropolitan university SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

What You Will Do

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director the Instructional Designer and Technologist collaborates with faculty and staff to provide guidance and support on instructional design projects. This role involves assisting in the design development and delivery of online hybrid and face-to-face courses and programs. The consultant will work closely with faculty and staff to offer strategies and best practices for effective teaching and training ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with educational standards.

• Instructional Design Consultation:Consult with faculty and staff members on instructional design projects providing instruction and direction on all course and program design development and delivery aspects.
• Curricular Strategy Development:Provide faculty and staff with curricular strategies and best practices for teaching and training in online hybrid and face-to-face course or program formats.
• Training and Workshops:Create and/or provide instruction consultations workshops and other informational resources for faculty and staff to build maintain and/or improve teaching and training skills and approaches.
• Collaboration with Student Support Units:Collaborate with student support units and initiatives to design develop deliver support and assess for improvement informational training or event-specific programs and resources working with subject matter experts to develop content to deliver or support these activities.
• Educational Research:Research current trends in online learning and educational technologies establish their pedagogical applications and partner with faculty and staff members on their integration into their course or program curriculum.
• Research and Development:This work sometimes leads to coordinated research projects publications and grants. Research design strategies are sometimes in conjunction with other IDs and provide instruction and direction to faculty and staff on implementing design strategies within course or program curricula.
• Learning Technology Support:Support faculty and student users of learning and content management systems and related learning technologies.
• Training Design and Coordination:Design and coordinate faculty staff and student training workshops programs and resources producing content to instruct users on various topics or programs.
• Compliance and Standards:Partner with faculty and appropriate campus units to ensure all online/hybrid and technology-enhanced courses and programs meet all applicable standards and regulations.
• Policy Development:Assist in developing policies for online/hybrid courses and programs and help establish evaluation procedures that help ensure continuous improvement.

Masters degree in education educational psychology or the humanities such as history political science literature journalism communications or philosophy
AND
Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing audiovisual design and/or production design and/or production of evaluation tools educational programming curriculum development or classroom teaching
OR
Baccalaureate degree in education educational psychology or the humanities
AND
Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing audiovisual design and/or production design and/or production of evaluation tools educational programming curriculum development or classroom teaching

Preferred Qualifications
Years of experience may be concurrent.

Masters degree in Instructional Design or related field.
1 yr exp. with instructional design & online/hybrid learning strategies and implementation preferably in Higher Ed.
1 yr exp. with academic technologies and their application.
1 yr. exp. with content development systems and processes preferably using Articulate to produce resources and objects.
1 yr exp. supporting LMSs preferably Blackboard.
1 yr. exp. training preferably in Higher Ed.
1 yr professional experience using WIN & MAC OSs and Microsoft Office products.
Must be able to manage numerous projects concurrently & meet appropriate deadlines.
Experience in collaborative atmosphere excellent brain-storming capabilities detail-oriented & the ability to accept constructive criticism.
Must be self-motivated and flexible in accepting duties & instruction.
Experience with web page design concepts multimedia design skills digital video and audio and other relevant tech.
Ability to learn complex new technologies quickly & independently.
Ability to explain complex ideas & technologies to non-technical people in a clear & understandable manner.
Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings with people with a wide range of knowledge skills & experience.
Must have excellent time management skills.

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Illinois Residency Requirement:Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification:State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number:3289 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes at a minimum a copy of the veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense) NGB22 form (National Guard) or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit please refer to theGuide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening:External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions a drug screen will also be required.

Work Authorization Information:SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.