Instructional Designer

$74,000 - $80,000/Yr

North Carolina State Of - Raleigh, NC

Part-time - Mid Level

Raleigh, NC

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About the position

The Instructional Designer at North Carolina State University plays a crucial role in enhancing learning experiences through research-based instructional design. This position focuses on creating engaging and effective learning materials, developing assessment techniques, and designing learning technology solutions. The Instructional Designer collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure that courses meet the unique needs of the university's employees and supports the overall mission of the Learning & Organizational Development department.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop effective courses, including web content, interactive exercises, assessments, and online communication mechanisms, in collaboration with SMEs and other instructional professionals.
• Provide leadership and project management for assigned course production projects, including online course development and enhancement.
• Provide instructional design expertise for online and blended/hybrid course development.
• Partner with UHR colleagues and other content experts to develop innovative solutions for instructional challenges.
• Build positive cross-unit and cross-campus working relationships to support UHR's strategic goals.
• Consult with SMEs and UHR leadership on needs assessment, course redesign, and evaluation of instructional technologies.
• Guide SMEs in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of effective courses and instructional programs.
• Apply and assist in the dissemination of research-based principles for quality course design.
• Gather and report on evidence of the impact of instructional innovations on learner success and departmental efficiency.
• Research trends in instructional design and contribute to outreach initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Experience designing and producing online course materials such as instructional websites and digital graphics.
• Experience in managing individual projects and prioritizing work to meet timelines.
• Experience using and developing content for online course management systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas).
• Experience with a variety of instructional technologies and e-learning authoring software.
• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills.
• Ability to establish collegial relationships with faculty and staff.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies related to teaching and learning.
• Proficiency in using multimedia hardware and software.
• Demonstrated success in technical writing for job skills training.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of agile project management concepts in a Higher Education environment.
• Application of gamification learning principles.
• Experience with the Quality Matters (QM) Higher Education Rubric.
• Awareness of usability and accessibility considerations in instructional design.
• Two years of experience in a higher education setting or with SMEs in a commercial setting.
• Experience with blended/hybrid learning design and large-course redesign approaches.
• Experience using enterprise learning technologies at NC State.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to comprehensive online learning system
• Free and fee-based programs and services