Assistant Instructional Designer
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for implementation of improvements to online course designs and for the development of online courses. This is an on ground/campus position.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention;
- Work with SME and identify leaners' needs;
- Work with SME and/or instructors to develop courses, course components, design learning modules, and/or make revisions to current content design/organization;
- Support curricular SME and/or instructors with instructional design and instructional technology inquiries; State instructional end goals and create content that matches them;
- Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product; Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts; Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods;
- Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process;
- Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role-plays, games, etc.);
- Maintain project documentation and course folders to implement improvements to online course designs and to the development of online courses;
- Responsible for designing and creating professional development opportunities for instructors and facilitating online course design and workshops;
- Responsible for consulting with departments and individuals by sharing expertise in online learning practices to procure effective delivery of instruction;
- Provide Canvas support to the Office of Information Technology as needed;
- Develop and facilitate online course designs and professional development workshops; Ensure course content is imported properly;
- Support STU Online with instructional design and technology requests/inquiries;
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices in online education and instructional technology; Comply with all departmental and University safety rules and regulations;
- Perform other duties assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Assignments are performed independently following University and departmental policies and procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
No supervisory responsibility.