Instructional Designer

$72,800 - $80,700/Yr

Seattle University - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer position at Seattle University involves supporting faculty in the design and development of courses across various modalities, ensuring alignment with educational standards and the Jesuit approach to learning. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovative instructional techniques, and the effective use of learning technologies to enhance student learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty in the design and development of courses in various modalities: fully online, flipped-blended, and web-facilitated.
• Assist faculty in developing authentic assessments and instructional techniques.
• Collaborate with program directors to design courses that help students achieve program objectives.
• Create assessment and tracking methods for evaluating student progress and identifying curriculum gaps.
• Stay updated on the latest learning theories and emerging technologies.
• Devise creative solutions to instructional design or technological challenges.
• Review and certify fully online courses to ensure compliance with guidelines and Jesuit standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in instructional or curriculum design, education, or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in instructional design and online/blended course development.
• Thorough knowledge of the online/blended course development process.
• Experience in developing and conducting training sessions on instructional technologies.
• Experience constructing courses in a Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas, BlackBoard).
• Excellent personal skills and ability to work with diverse audiences.
• Ability to design digital content that meets accessibility standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior use of the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Basic knowledge of HTML.
• Basic video editing skills.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement