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Position Summary :
Florida Atlantic University is seeking Instructional Designers- Boca Raton, FL.
The Instructional Designer supports our distance-learning efforts. The general duties for this position include assisting with the development of online courses that align with high-quality course standards, faculty support in Canvas LMS course design, instructional content development and quality assurance, including accessibility and copyright compliance, and other duties as assigned. Also responsible for assisting in faculty professional development training as well as coordinating multiple eLearning projects / tasks.
Summary of Responsibilities :
Collaborate with instructors to design, develop, and implement credit and non-credit online courses.
Ability to recognize, suggest, and implement improvements for online courses to meet the Quality Matters rubric standards.
Develop course outlines, documentation, assessment strategies, and maintain instructional design direction and development through all project phases.
Work well without direct supervision as well as in team environments.
Provide direction and support in content development to faculty, analyze needs, tasks, learning environment, and to develop learning objectives and requirements.
Assisting with the development of online courses that align with high-quality course standards.
Supporting faculty in Canvas LMS with course design, instructional content development and quality assurance, including accessibility and copyright compliance.
Other duties as assigned.
The Department of eLearning at Florida Atlantic University seeks applicants who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers :
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO / HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service
Flexible work arrangement plans - https : / / www.fau.edu / hr / employee_relations / flexwork.php
Sick Leave Pool Program
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https : / / www.fau.edu / hr / files / COMMUNITY_ENGAGEMENT_VOLUNTEER_LEAVE4-2015.pdf
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff / Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https : / / www.fau.edu / hr / benefits / index.php
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Minimum Qualifications :
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills :
Master's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or Instructional Design.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or Instructional Design.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Must also have excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills.
Salary : 61,500 per year.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)
College or Department :
eLearning
Location : Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Application Deadline :
2023-10-31
Special Instructions to Applicant :
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.
Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED :
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED :
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED :
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS :
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.
Salary : $61,500
