Instructional Designer

$65,000 - $65,000/Yr

Unclassified - Natchez, MS

Full-time

Natchez, MS

About the position

The Instructional Designer will assist faculty in the development and redesign of online courses, creating various learning products such as video tutorials, instructional media, learning simulations, exams, and assessments. This role is crucial in enhancing the educational experience by leveraging technology and instructional design principles.

Responsibilities

• Train faculty and students on how to use learning technologies
• Assist in transforming face-to-face courses to an online format
• Analyze, update, and refine current online content
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design online course content
• Assist in editing online learning materials
• Create student-engaged learning experiences and environments
• Design learning activities, assignments, and assessments
• Research innovative technologies and review current courses to optimize the learning process
• Track the progress of course designs
• Stay current on best practices in instructional design
• Write scripts for video and audio content
• Work with technical staff to troubleshoot problems

Requirements

• Master's degree in instructional design, technology, educational design, or a related field such as communication
• Knowledge of instructional theory, including assessment
• Knowledge of Photoshop and Microsoft Office Software
• Audio and video editing skills
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Good critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems
• Understanding of web design best practices
• Experience with design platforms, such as InDesign
• Familiarity with course management systems such as Canvas
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Salary range of $65,000