Schoolcraft College is hiring : Instructional Designer in Livonia

Overview

The Instructional Designer collaborates with faculty and staff to support instructional design, course development and delivery of online and technology-mediated courses. Instructional design principles and practices will be used to improve teaching while addressing the demand for accountability and assessment. The Instructional Designer will help instructors effectively use technology, manage instructional projects, and oversee copyright and intellectual property issues. This position reports to the Lead Instructional Designer.

To be successful, you will need to have a strong educational and pedagogical background, excellent customer service skills, and possess the ability to use collaboration techniques to effectively work with individuals and teams with diverse personalities.

Note : This position will require you to be on-campus during the initial probationary / training period before options of a hybrid work schedule (combination of working on-campus and from home) become available.

Schoolcraft is a comprehensive, open-door, community-based college. The mission of the College is to provide a transformational learning experience designed to increase the capacity of individuals and groups to achieve intellectual, social, and economic goals.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a related area.

Ten (10) years of work experience in instructional design, program or course development, educational technology integration or areas related to the position.

Course development experience within a learning management system.

Experience teaching or learning in the online environment.

Strong research, analytical, and technical skills in executing a variety of multimedia and web applications.

Strong team and customer orientation and successful experience developing skills in others.

Experience interpreting student and instructor needs to produce effective instructional materials and technologies to support teaching and learning.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with and understand the needs of others.

Strong organizational skills with project team leadership experience, flexible, and good work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education.

Experience with educators on a variety of approaches to teaching and learning and in a variety of curricular areas.

Online teaching certifications or equivalent.

Demonstrated project team leadership experience.

A basic understanding of digital accessibility, copyright law, and other regulatory aspects relevant to distance learning.

Experience with artificial intelligence and other emerging digital technologies.

Physical Demands

Schoolcraft College is an AA / EEO Employer.

Writing Skills : Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

Communication Skills : Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from prospective and current employees, and groups of managers.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Environment : This role may involve being in a stationary position in front of a computer, using a keyboard, mouse (or applicable equipment) and telephone. Communicating and exchanging information with individuals electronically or in person. This role may also involve standing and walking for periods of time, and the use of hands and moving objects on occasion, of up to 10 lbs.

Noise Level : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Hours

40 hours / week

Salary

Pay range is $62,758-$100,823 per year

Job Duties

Job Duty Name 1

Description Of Job Duty Works within a project team environment to assist faculty with instructional design expertise and the development of courses that include effective teaching and assessment strategies for web-based and other technology-mediated environments.

Essential Duty? Yes

Job Duty Name 2

Description Of Job Duty Monitors the course development process; collaborating on new courses, continuing development and course maintenance, and provides periodic reports on course development projects, while meeting established deadlines.

Essential Duty? Yes

Job Duty Name 3

Description Of Job Duty Regularly collaborates with the development team to maintain clear communication, develop effective strategies, and implement solutions that ensure successful project outcomes.

Essential Duty? Yes

Job Duty Name 4

Description Of Job Duty Investigates and recommends new pedagogical and technology-mediated tools (including artificial intelligence), instructional resources, and / or learning initiatives / activities, and other related best practices to support and enhance teaching and learning.

Essential Duty? Yes

Job Duty Name 5

Description Of Job Duty Assists in the development, implementation, and measurement of quality standards, instructional effectiveness, and support structures for teaching faculty, pertaining to course development and delivery.

Essential Duty? Yes

Job Duty Name 6

Description Of Job Duty Assists faculty with multimedia software use, instructional technology integration, and other related instructional design training.

Essential Duty? Yes

Job Duty Name 7

Description Of Job Duty Contributes to the development and implementation of sound workplace practices to automate services, facilitate communications, and continuously improve departmental processes (including the course development process).

Essential Duty? Yes

Job Duty Name 8

Description Of Job Duty Investigates and monitors changes in digital accessibility, copyright laws, and educational regulations, assisting faculty with compliance.

Essential Duty? Yes

Job Duty Name 9

Description Of Job Duty Assists with or provides professional development opportunities to enhance teaching and learning in online and technology-mediated environments. May develop and deliver workshops, training sessions, and instructional resources to support faculty in effective course design, instructional strategies, and the integration of educational technologies.

Essential Duty? Yes

Job Duty Name 10

Description Of Job Duty Collaborates with a variety of campus constituencies via committee service, special projects, as requested and discussed, campus events, and conferences. Participates in professional development.

Essential Duty? Yes

Job Duty Name 11

Description Of Job Duty Other duties, as requested or assigned.

Essential Duty? Yes

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