Instructional Designer

$52,000 - $62,000/Yr

South Dakota State University - Brookings, SD

Full-time - Mid Level

Brookings, SD

Educational Services

About the position

Dakota State University is seeking a talented Instructional Designer to contribute to the planning, development, delivery, and content review of courses offered to our dual credit students. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the instructional materials are of high quality and effectively support student learning. The Instructional Designer will collaborate closely with faculty and subject matter experts to analyze, design, and develop engaging learning experiences that promote student success. Utilizing instructional design principles, the designer will create materials that are not only informative but also engaging, ensuring that they meet the diverse needs of our students. In addition to developing new course content, the Instructional Designer will conduct thorough reviews of existing materials to ensure they remain current, relevant, and aligned with program objectives. This includes providing support to faculty in integrating instructional technologies and innovative teaching strategies into their courses. The designer will also be responsible for developing and delivering faculty development training sessions that focus on effective instructional design, technology integration, and pedagogical best practices. Staying informed about emerging trends and best practices in instructional design and educational technology is crucial, as the designer will share this knowledge with faculty to enhance their teaching practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational experiences of dual credit students and to work collaboratively with a dedicated team of educators at Dakota State University.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to analyze, design, and develop high-quality instructional materials for dual credit courses.
• Apply instructional design principles to create engaging and effective learning experiences that promote student success.
• Utilize technology to enhance course content.
• Conduct reviews of existing course content, ensuring it remains current, relevant, and aligned with program objectives.
• Provide support to faculty in the integration of instructional technologies and innovative teaching strategies.
• Develop and deliver faculty development training sessions focused on effective instructional design, technology integration, and pedagogical best practices.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in instructional design and educational technology and share this knowledge with the faculty.

Requirements

• Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology or a related field; a doctoral degree is a plus.
• 2-5 years of experience in instructional design and course development, preferably in higher education.
• Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and other educational technologies.
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented approach to individuals at all levels and across disciplines.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience providing training sessions.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package - health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, health reimbursement account.
• South Dakota Retirement System with 6% fully matched contributions from SDRS, vested after three years of service.
• Paid time off - full-time 12-month employees earn 15 days per year of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year, plus 11 federal paid holidays.
• Reduced tuition for education.
• Professional liability coverage.
• Paid family leave.