Instructional Design Specialist
MIAMI UNIVERSITY - Hamilton, OH
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Job Description Summary:The Instructional Design Specialist will collaborate with the Miami Online Regionals (formerly E-Campus) Leadership to advance the online student learning experience and collaborative partnerships that result in the growth of high-quality online learning opportunities using data-driven best practices that promote student engagement and retention. Job Description The Instructional Design Specialist will collaborate with the Miami Online Regionals (formerly E-Campus) Leadership to advance the online student learning experience and collaborative partnerships that result in the growth of high-quality online learning opportunities using data-driven best practices that promote student engagement and retention. In this role, the instructional design specialist will: Develop collaborative partnerships with faculty and staff through the development of online course(s) and programs that demonstrate research-based perspectives to the art and science of instructional design. Design and produce engaging and accessible course learning experiences in accordance with design principles (e.g., color, typography, image selection, visual communication, etc.) Demonstrate efficiency in managing multiple project plans, maintaining deadlines, and tracking progress and performance to ensure successful outcomes. Work collaboratively and advance partnerships with university and campus committees and stakeholders. Perform online and institutional assessment and research to aggregate data into final reports to be used in ongoing accreditation, compliance, and initiative expansion. Research, troubleshoot, implement, and support instructional media and emerging technologies that benefit the university's online teaching and learning priorities and promote student success. Coordinate training and ongoing communication and professional development to ensure pedagogical best practices and student success; continued professional growth and development of professional design skill set(s) for online learning. Produce technical written projects that are clear, concise, appropriately detailed, and understandable by diverse audiences using proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and language rules; ensure consistent application of styles and established layout processes. Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments and department achievements. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. Perform other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Two (2) or more years of experience in instructional design, graphic design, or curriculum development. One (1) or more years of successful teaching and/or professional training experience applying learning theory and pedagogy to develop instructional and assessment strategies. Proficiency in Course Authoring/Production Tools, Google Tools, Web-Based Apps, and Mobile Technologies. Consideration may be given to: Master's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or a related field of study. Two (2) or more years applying learning theory and pedagogy to develop instructional design strategies with advanced use of learning management system tools and production of online courses. Online teaching and/or training experience in K-12 or Higher Ed Proficiency in Canvas LMS, Google tools, Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate Storyline and/or Rise. Utilization of project management software to manage instructional design projects and meet deadlines.
Created: 2024-09-20