Instructional Designer

Old Dominion University   Norfolk, VA   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 6, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Instructional Designer

Department

CTR FOR LEARN & TEACHING

Position Number

GP288A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer will provide instructional design expertise, consultation, and guidance for the design and development of courses, modules, and whole curriculum activities for synchronous and asynchronous delivery, quality assurance processes, and online faculty development and support.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Instructional Design or a similar, related field

Knowledge:
  • Learning management systems, e-learning technologies, and digital pedagogy. Instructional design learning theories and instructional design models.
  • Assessment and evaluation methodologies, online learning regulations, and accessibility Adult learning principles and pedagogical approaches.
Skills:
  • Needs assessment, task analysis, learning outcome development, and curriculum design.
  • Project management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration.
  • Research and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail, time management, organization, and adaptability.
  • Possess a diverse range of skills ensuring the success of digital learning initiatives.
Abilities:
  • Creative, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong leadership, mentorship, and coaching abilities.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and resiliency to change.
  • Empathy, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to create engaging and effective digital content that aligns with the intended learning objectives.
  • Ability to create effective and engaging learning experiences delivered seamlessly and efficiently.
Experience:
  • Prior working experience in instructional design and curriculum development preferably for online environments, advanced knowledge of educational technology, adult learning principles, facilitation, and learner-centered design is required.
  • Some experience in instructional design theories and methods.
  • Some experience in instructional design theories and methods.
  • Some experience overseeing all aspects of the course development process is appropriately organized, coordinated, and executed.
  • Some experience managing project timelines and communication with faculty and teams to align project goals and objectives.
Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment




Job Open Date

03/05/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date

03/12/2024

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Include the following:
  • Resume
  • Application
  • Cover Letter
  • Access to 2 Work Samples
Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Writing Sample 1
  4. Writing Sample 2
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
Supplemental Questions

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