Learning Experience Designer

Job Summary

This instructional design position will assist faculty with the design, development, and implementation of distributed learning delivery methods on the USC-Columbia campus and for the USC Regional system.

This position supports faculty in the creation and / or use of best practices for distributed learning courses, especially fully online and blended courses, as well as instructional multimedia and Web course management systems.

Minimum Qualifications Masters degree in education or related field and two years experience in curriculum development or management, or bachelors degree and four years curriculum development or management experience, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications A minimum of two years of experience in course development for distributed learning in higher education.

Training or experience in learning experience design (LXD), instructional design, and / or online teaching in a higher education setting.

Familiarity with emerging learning technologies. Familiarity with both Apple and PC-based computers and software. Experience with current and emerging instructional technologies and pedagogies and with developing Web-based multimedia instructional components.

Experience with graphic design and / or multimedia production. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Knowledge of current trends in distributed learning, learning experience design, and instructional design.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work across disciplines with diverse clientele.

Ability to work with instructional design colleagues to coordinate projects and share information. Attentiveness to details and ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and frequent interruptions.

Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact positively with university faculty, staff, and students.

Advanced working knowledge of the Blackboard learning management system and of applications used to create interactive instructional materials, such as Adobe Creative Suite tools, Camtasia Studio, Articulate, Captivate, and similar software.

Knowledge of quality assessment rubrics such as Quality Matters or Sloan-C. Excellent communication, teamwork, time-management, and lifelong learning skills.

Job Duties Job Duty Design and develop technology-enabled course templates, learning experiences, assignments, activities, and assessments to achieve and demonstrate mastery of course learning outcomes.

Create and edit original media and convert course materials into appropriate and accessible digital formats. Incorporate pedagogically effective, innovative, and creative styles to enhance the distributed learning experience.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Provide individualized one-on-one coaching for all who teach in the College of Social Work.

Guide in developing faculty on course design, development, and implementation to incorporate best practices and theories of instruction to achieve learning outcomes for new and existing distributed learning courses.

Provide information about Web course management tools, multimedia applications, and other technologies. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Provide opportunities for faculty development in various aspects of face-to-face and distributed learning through workshops, seminars, trainings, and tutorials.

Maintain competency in new developments in distributed learning and apply this knowledge to other job duties. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Coordinate and supervise special projects in support of college objectives, including consultation services, course development projects, classroom enhancements, online programming, student engagement / outcomes, continuing education, and related matters.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR Drug and Alcohol Testing.