Job Details

Instructional Designer, DLI

Position Number: 6700747
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Instructional Designer, DLI

Job ID: 292018
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Creates and implements technology solutions and pedagogical strategies by providing technical support to faculty. Provides support to faculty in designing online, hybrid, and open courses that promote student learning. Offers instructional design support and guidance to subject matter experts in the creation of course content. Works collaboratively with other development team members in the production of courses with a focus on sustainable course design. Provides general and technical advice to faculty during course design and development. Supports faculty in the use of learning analytics.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities -
1. Consults with faculty on a wide variety of issues or concerns to improve courses by integrating research-based practices
2. Supports faculty in implementing engaging, research-based activities in online, hybrid, and face to face courses to support student success
3. Works within the learning management system to provide faculty with course design assistance
4. Assists faculty with hands-on support for online course design and development
5. Designs, develops, and implements micro-learning packages for faculty development
6. Assists in the creation of learning objects based on faculty and college needs
7. Provides support for faculty teaching, using technologies, developing, and revising online courses, etc.
8. Works with team to provide follow-up support for faculty attending professional development
9. Plans and designs online training programs for faculty who will be developing and teaching online courses
10. Monitors, documents, tracks, and reports on work performed and outcomes
11. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and instruction design theory through research and professional activities

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Instructional Design, Technical Communications, Instructional Technology, Education, Learning Science, or another related field

Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Accessibility professional certifications (i.e., CPACC or WAS)
Quality Matters Applying the Rubric Certification (APPQMR), or equivalent i.e., OSCQR
PMP, CPTD, CPT or other recognized professional accreditation related to the field of instructional design
Knowledge of instructional design methods and practices
Knowledge of instructional assessment practices and the use of learning analytics to support student success
Knowledge and experience with Desire2Learn Brightspace

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in higher education
Previous experience in higher education and technology enhanced teaching and learning
Experience using innovative technologies and research-based techniques for technology-enhanced learning
Experience developing online courses for higher education
Experience with graphic design and video production

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Awareness of copyright considerations for web content
Knowledge of emerging trends in educational technology
Knowledge of tools and techniques for technology-enhanced learning
Knowledge of foundational learning science, pedagogical, and instructional design research
Awareness of rubrics and processes for evaluating online course design and/or facilitation

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Desire2Learn Brightspace)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1%-24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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