Description

Instructional Designer and Technologist (CS26-260)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Instructional Designer and Technologist (CS26-260) . As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Under general supervision of the Associate Director, consults with faculty members on instructional design projects providing instruction and direction on all aspects of course design, development, and delivery.
• Provides faculty with curricular strategies and best practices for teaching in online, hybrid, and face-to-face course formats.
• Provides instruction, consultations, workshops, and other resources for faculty to build, maintain, and/or improve teaching skills and approaches.
• Researches current trends in online learning and educational technologies, establishes their pedagogical applications, and partners with faculty members on their integration into their curriculum.
• This work can sometimes lead to coordinated research projects, publications, and grants.
• Researches design strategies sometimes in conjunction with other IDs and provides instruction and direction to faculty on how to implement design strategies with curricula.
• Supports faculty and student users of learning management systems and related learning technologies.
• Designs and coordinates faculty, staff, and student training workshops, programs, and resources where they instruct users on various pedagogical topics.
• Partners with faculty and appropriate campus units to ensure all online/hybrid and technology-enhanced courses meet all applicable standards and regulations.
• Assists in developing policies for online/hybrid courses and programs, and helps establish evaluation procedures that help ensure continuous improvement.
• Serves as a liaison to ACCESS to facilitate prompt resolution of accessibility-related accommodation and content remediation requests.

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy
AND
Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching
OR
Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities
AND
Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching

Preferred Qualifications

Years of experience may be concurrent. 1. Masters degree in Instructional Design or related field. 2. 1 yr exp. with instructional design & online/hybrid learning strategies and implementation, preferably in Higher Ed. 3. 1 yr exp. with academic technologies and their application. 4. 1 yr. exp. with content development systems and processes, preferably using Articulate to produce resources and objects. 5. 1 yr exp. supporting LMSs, preferably Blackboard. 6. 1 yr. exp. training, preferably in Higher Ed. 7. 1 yr professional experience using WIN & MAC OSs and Microsoft Office products. 8. Must be able to manage numerous projects concurrently & meet appropriate deadlines. 9. Experience in collaborative atmosphere, excellent brain-storming capabilities, detail-oriented, & the ability to accept constructive criticism. 10. Must be self-motivated and flexible in accepting duties & instruction. 11. Experience with web page design concepts, multimedia design skills, digital video and audio, and other relevant tech. 12. Ability to learn complex new technologies quickly & independently. 13. Ability to explain complex ideas & technologies to non-technical people in a clear & understandable manner. 14. Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings with people with a wide range of knowledge, skills, & experience. 15. Must have excellent time management skills.

Please submit cover letter, resume, transcripts, certifications, and references.

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement : Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number:3289 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader)

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu .

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and visioninsurance;
• Universitytuition waivers(full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Lifeinsurance;
• SURSretirementplan;
• Supplementalretirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generousholiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLifeprograms;
• Employee Assistance Program(mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts(local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

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