University of San Francisco
Instructional Designer
University of San Francisco - Tampa, Florida, United States, 33602
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Instructional Designer
Instructional Designer The Instructional Design team at USF provides support to USF full time and adjunct faculty working to design or redesign their courses and instructional strategies using research based best practices in both face to face and online instruction (including hybrid, HyFlex, online synchronous and online asynchronous instruction). The Instructional Design team is part of Information Technologies Services' Educational Technology Services (ETS) department, which also includes Learning Spaces Engineering, Instructional Technology and Training, and Media Services. The Instructional Design team provides a number of instructional design related services, including (but not limited to): Faculty development workshops, Individual/small group consultations, Course design and development support, Course video and multimedia production, Course quality reviews. Areas of expertise of the ID team include: Instructional Design Course Design Customized Multimedia Development Course Quality Assurance Universal Design for Learning and Accessible Design The Instructional Designer is a member of the Instructional Design team, composed of a mix of Senior Instructional Designers, Instructional Designers and AV/Multimedia Developers, reporting to the Associate Director of Instructional Design. Instructional Design Consultations
The Instructional Designer will provide instructional design consultations and course design support to adjunct and full time faculty on a by request basis as available. These are scheduled through an online booking system, with topics spanning the range of ID team expertise. Faculty Development
The Instructional Designer will partner with members of the Instructional Design team, other Educational Technology Services colleagues, the USF Center for Teaching Excellence, and the Provost office to provide broad faculty development programming around instructional design principles, learning theory, research-based instructional strategies, and effective use of educational technologies. This may include (but not be limited to): Peer to peer faculty workshops, lunch and learns, Teaching and educational technology intensives, Development of articles and web content, Teaching and educational technology events such as the USF Ed Tech Expo. Instructional Designer responsibilities as they relate to this programming may include: Developing and facilitating workshops; Partnering with faculty and/or providing support to faculty to develop workshops; Preparing presentations; Event management; Preparing promotional and educational resources; Developing and reviewing program evaluations. The Instructional Designer may also lead or contribute to special projects, reports, newsletters, promotional materials, conferences presentations and other resource development needs as they arise. Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or four-year university in instructional design, instructional technology, education, communications, computer science, information systems or closely related field or related equivalent experience. Experience
2+ years experience in designing and developing a variety of online synchronous and online asynchronous learning experiences and courses. 2+ years experience working with faculty or subject matter experts on course design and development. Desired Experience
Master's degree in instructional design or related areas and / or equivalent experience / training. Familiarity with Quality Matters Rubric. Experience teaching in K-12, Higher Education, either in-person or online. Experience in providing faculty development. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of instructional design principles including Backwards Design, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and accessible course design. Ability to understand, analyze and diagnose faculty, staff, and student needs and translate these needs into instructional solutions. Proficiency in designing and developing engaging in-person and online learning activities and content. Ability to enhance web-based courses with knowledge of best practices and e-learning principles. Proficiency in the use of LMS functionality, reporting, and course management; Knowledge of Canvas LMS a plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage projects in a highly organized fashion with a high attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others in the pursuit of common goals.
Instructional Designer The Instructional Design team at USF provides support to USF full time and adjunct faculty working to design or redesign their courses and instructional strategies using research based best practices in both face to face and online instruction (including hybrid, HyFlex, online synchronous and online asynchronous instruction). The Instructional Design team is part of Information Technologies Services' Educational Technology Services (ETS) department, which also includes Learning Spaces Engineering, Instructional Technology and Training, and Media Services. The Instructional Design team provides a number of instructional design related services, including (but not limited to): Faculty development workshops, Individual/small group consultations, Course design and development support, Course video and multimedia production, Course quality reviews. Areas of expertise of the ID team include: Instructional Design Course Design Customized Multimedia Development Course Quality Assurance Universal Design for Learning and Accessible Design The Instructional Designer is a member of the Instructional Design team, composed of a mix of Senior Instructional Designers, Instructional Designers and AV/Multimedia Developers, reporting to the Associate Director of Instructional Design. Instructional Design Consultations
The Instructional Designer will provide instructional design consultations and course design support to adjunct and full time faculty on a by request basis as available. These are scheduled through an online booking system, with topics spanning the range of ID team expertise. Faculty Development
The Instructional Designer will partner with members of the Instructional Design team, other Educational Technology Services colleagues, the USF Center for Teaching Excellence, and the Provost office to provide broad faculty development programming around instructional design principles, learning theory, research-based instructional strategies, and effective use of educational technologies. This may include (but not be limited to): Peer to peer faculty workshops, lunch and learns, Teaching and educational technology intensives, Development of articles and web content, Teaching and educational technology events such as the USF Ed Tech Expo. Instructional Designer responsibilities as they relate to this programming may include: Developing and facilitating workshops; Partnering with faculty and/or providing support to faculty to develop workshops; Preparing presentations; Event management; Preparing promotional and educational resources; Developing and reviewing program evaluations. The Instructional Designer may also lead or contribute to special projects, reports, newsletters, promotional materials, conferences presentations and other resource development needs as they arise. Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or four-year university in instructional design, instructional technology, education, communications, computer science, information systems or closely related field or related equivalent experience. Experience
2+ years experience in designing and developing a variety of online synchronous and online asynchronous learning experiences and courses. 2+ years experience working with faculty or subject matter experts on course design and development. Desired Experience
Master's degree in instructional design or related areas and / or equivalent experience / training. Familiarity with Quality Matters Rubric. Experience teaching in K-12, Higher Education, either in-person or online. Experience in providing faculty development. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of instructional design principles including Backwards Design, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and accessible course design. Ability to understand, analyze and diagnose faculty, staff, and student needs and translate these needs into instructional solutions. Proficiency in designing and developing engaging in-person and online learning activities and content. Ability to enhance web-based courses with knowledge of best practices and e-learning principles. Proficiency in the use of LMS functionality, reporting, and course management; Knowledge of Canvas LMS a plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage projects in a highly organized fashion with a high attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others in the pursuit of common goals.