Instructional Designer

Job Number:

22002403

Schedule:

Full-time

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Job Description:

The Instructional Designer is part of a dynamic, forward-thinking training team at Temple Harrisburg. The Instructional Designer designs and enhances highly interactive credit and non-credit offerings for internal and external stakeholders to promote a learner-focused culture. The Instructional Designer supports program offerings across a variety of modalities including onsite, blended, online, and synchronous and asynchronous eLearning delivery through the use of workshops, trainings and individual consultation. The Instructional Designer works directly and collaboratively with program directors and staff, instructors, faculty and subject matter experts to research, plan, design, develop, evaluate, and revise courses, workshops, and materials, emphasizing best practices in instructional design and effective use of technology for teaching and learning, including accessible and inclusive design principles. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Required Education & Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree
At least 2 years of experience in instructional technology, education, information technology, information sciences, course design, curriculum design, e-learning, training or similar roll in curriculum design in a related field
Experience with online course management systems and tools
Experience with graphic and multimedia authoring software and website design software
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required Skills & Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of current instructional theories and principles applicable to both online and instructor-led programs
Experience with adult learning theories, interactive training, e-learning design principles and on demand instruction and evaluation methods
Ability to produce training materials in a variety of formats using the latest industry tools
Knowledge of modern computing, networking and communications systems and skill in use of technology applications
Ability to gather and analyze data from various sources, identify issues and trends and assist in development of plans accordingly
Proficient communication skills – written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation
Detail oriented and organized
Familiarity with copyright and intellectual property standards for course development
Demonstrated expertise with Canvas and/or other leading LMS product
Demonstrated expertise in instructional design software including Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, video editing software, and other design tools and interface design methodologies
Knowledge of ADA requirements in online course delivery
Demonstrated understanding of different operating systems, Windows and Mac OS along with experience working hands on with laptops and PCs
Demonstrated real-time web conferencing expertise, WebEx or Zoom preferred
Commitment to high quality in the development and maintenance of training materials that are user friendly, effective, and appealing
Ability to handle multiple and simultaneous tasks
Ability to prioritize, schedule and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
Proven ability to creatively solve problems
A genuine desire to help internal external customers
A track record for going the extra mile to make sure tasks are done efficiently and completely
Ability to work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operation
Travel required (10-15%) primarily for event support and course effectiveness evaluation

Preferred:

A Master’s degree in instructional technology, education, information technology, curriculum design or related field is preferred, as is experience in a higher education environment.

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Our Values:

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Compliance Statement:

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and. employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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