Instructional Designer

$52,000 - $62,000/Yr

Dakota State University - Madison, SD

Full-time - Entry Level

Madison, 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 dual credit students. The role involves collaborating with faculty and subject matter experts to create engaging and effective learning experiences, utilizing technology to enhance course content, and providing support for instructional technologies and innovative teaching strategies.

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.
• 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 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.

Nice-to-haves

• A doctoral degree in instructional design, educational technology or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Flexible benefits package
• South Dakota Retirement System with 6% fully matched contributions
• Paid time off including 15 days of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year
• 11 federal paid holidays
• Reduced tuition for education
• Professional liability coverage
• Paid family leave