Senior Instructional Designer

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Westchester, IL - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 76600 - 99600
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Digital Learning and Innovation in the Office of the Provost the Instructional Designer provides support for online education initiatives including developing program plans and designing/building courses with faculty subject matter experts. This position will coordinate with faculty members project managers instructional technologists/designers and academic leaders to create and develop online and hybrid courses and programs. The role provides technology coordination and support for online educational initiatives across the university.

This position will provide recommendations to faculty for sequencing instruction use of materials and assessments and implementation of multimedia elements. This position will conduct one-on-one and small group consultations on items such as the improvement of teaching/learning environments through the use of E-learning technologies. This position will assist in the assessment of teaching/learning challenges and provide tools resources and training to the faculty that will help address these challenges.

Position Specific Accountabilities

  • Support online and hybrid course and program development initiatives with various campus constituents including the faculty staff and deans in the various schools/colleges.

  • Collaborate with and support faculty to improve student learning using instructional design principles.

  • Apply instructional design principles during the creation and maintenance of online courses.

  • Prepare and design course materials and templates for online courses.

  • Provide ongoing instructional design and technical expertise in the development of web-based project and online learning opportunities.

  • Support the design and development of curricula that utilize a variety of technology enhanced learning modalities.

  • Utilize project management tactics to move projects to completion and accomplish stated goals.

  • Keep updated of emerging trends and technologies in instructional design and fields related to higher education including the Online Learning Consortium framework.

  • Work closely with otherITSstaff to ensure the success of projects and alignment with university supported technologies.

  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

  • Typically a Masters Degree in Curriculum and/or Instructional Design Educational Technology or related field or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.

  • Minimum 5 years experience with learning environments research and/or training curriculum/instructional design preferable at the university level.

  • Extensive knowledge and experience promoting effective use of learning management systems (Brightspace) and Web 2.0 technologies in higher education.

  • Technical skills requirements include a working knowledge of web and media design concepts.

  • Demostrated working knowledge of media delivery formats including streaming video animation and their integration into a learning management system. Experience in content authoring tools software development graphic or usability design.

  • Experience working with mobile devices and applications in teaching preferred.

  • Exemplary communication skills.

  • Strong skills in building and maintaining stable working relationships with faculty and staff.

  • Strong skills in facilitation training teaching negotiation and consulting within an academic environment.

  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with IT staff and develop and maintain effective working relationships.

  • Ability to multi-task and work as an effective member of a team.

  • Highly developed organizational skills.

  • General knowledge of hardware network computer lab configuration and other basic information technology services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Salary range

$76600.00 - $99600.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)

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Reporting to the Senior Director of Digital Learning and Innovation in the Office of the Provost the Instructional Designer provides support for online education initiatives including developing program plans and designing/building courses with faculty subject matter experts. This position will coor...
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