Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

Job ID: 297969

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Creates and implements technology solutions and pedagogical strategies by providing technical support to faculty. Provides support to faculty in designing online, hybrid, and open courses that promote student learning. Offers instructional design support and guidance to subject matter experts in the creation of course content. Works collaboratively with other development team members in the production of courses with a focus on sustainable course design. Provides general and technical advice to faculty during course design and development. Supports faculty in the use of learning analytics.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities -

1. Consults with faculty on a wide variety of issues or concerns to improve courses by integrating research-based practices
2. Supports faculty in implementing engaging, research-based activities in online, hybrid, and face to face courses to support student success
3. Works within the learning management system to provide faculty with course design assistance
4. Assists faculty with hands-on support for online course design and development
5. Designs, develops, and implements micro-learning packages for faculty development
6. Assists in the creation of learning objects based on faculty and college needs
7. Provides support for faculty teaching, using technologies, developing, and revising online courses, etc.
8. Works with team to provide follow-up support for faculty attending professional development
9. Plans and designs online training programs for faculty who will be developing and teaching online courses
10. Monitors, documents, tracks, and reports on work performed and outcomes
11. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and instruction design theory through research and professional activities

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Instructional Design, Technical Communications, Instructional Technology, Education, Learning Science, or another related field

Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Accessibility professional certifications (i.e., CPACC or WAS)
Quality Matters Applying the Rubric Certification (APPQMR), or equivalent i.e., OSCQR
PMP, CPTD, CPT or other recognized professional accreditation related to the field of instructional design
Knowledge of instructional design methods and practices
Knowledge of instructional assessment practices and the use of learning analytics to support student success
Knowledge and experience with Desire2Learn Brightspace

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in higher education
Previous experience in higher education and technology enhanced teaching and learning
Experience using innovative technologies and research-based techniques for technology-enhanced learning
Experience developing online courses for higher education
Experience with graphic design and video production

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $58,000 to $72,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Awareness of copyright considerations for web content
Knowledge of emerging trends in educational technology
Knowledge of tools and techniques for technology-enhanced learning
Knowledge of foundational learning science, pedagogical, and instructional design research
Awareness of rubrics and processes for evaluating online course design and/or facilitation

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Desire2Learn Brightspace)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1%-24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check
Standard Enhanced
Education