Instructional Designer II

The Instructional Designer II works directly with faculty to identify and implement pedagogical approaches and digital learning technologies to enhance student learning. Supports course design efforts for digital and online modalities. Creates and delivers professional development related to digital and online learning topics.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Works directly with faculty to design/redesign online and hybrid courses and their learning activities. Identifies and develops appropriate learning activities and materials that directly support the learning outcomes.
• Supports faculty in the use of LMS features specific to the course design.
• Collaborates with faculty and Instructional Technology staff to select and integrate appropriate instructional technology.
• May lead projects related to course design and faculty development.
• Participates in gathering and analyzing data related to department projects and initiatives.
• May lead a review of online and hybrid courses.
• Develops new or revises training focused on online and digital learning teaching and learning.
• Participates in the evaluation of training and recommends revisions.
• Collaborates in building Communities of Practice focused on improving teaching and learning in the online and digital learning environment.
• Assists/trains student workers as required.
• Develops new techniques and procedures to enhance university instructional design.
• Reviews progress, evaluates results, recommends new processes, and promotes best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or closely related field and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience as an Instructional Designer designing or developing courses and learning activities for courses delivered via a Learning Management System and support faculty in the use of a Learning Management System.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Education, Education Technology, Instructional Design, or closely related field.
• Three years professional full-time experience designing and developing courses and learning activities for courses delivered via a Learning Management System and supporting faculty in the use of a Learning Management System.
• Experience designing and delivering professional development training.
• Experience with action research and/or teaching an online course in a higher education setting.