What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Instructional Design (Internal Employment Opportunity) position at Oregon State University?

Position Details

Position Information

Department

Educational Ventures (XEC)

Position Title

Manager 1-Ext Campus

Job Title

Assistant Director of Instructional Design (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Appointment Type

Professional Faculty

Job Location

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

The Division of Educational Ventures is seeking an Assistant Director of Instructional Design. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Assistant Director of Instructional Design is a professional faculty member in Ecampus within Oregon State University's Division of Educational Ventures and reports to the Senior Director of Course Development and Training. OSU Ecampus is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization with a commitment to providing access to Oregon State University's programs of excellence. The Ecampus Course Development and Training (CDT) unit is the unit within Ecampus that works with faculty to develop high quality online and hybrid courses by providing training, media development, and instructional design services. Faculty bring subject matter expertise, and CDT brings expertise in online pedagogy, best practices in online course design, learning management system and educational technology training, and multimedia development.

This Assistant Director is an instructional designer who works with faculty to provide instructional design services for online and hybrid courses, and who supervises the instructional design team in providing a high level of service and support for faculty.

The person in this position also manages the quarterly course development production schedule in coordination with CDT leadership in charge of training and media development; develops and maintains operational and programmatic goals and practices for instructional design; and assists the director with reviewing course developments to ensure they progress on schedule, meet design standards, and adhere to applicable laws and university policies.

This Assistant Director is responsible for the design of effective and engaging online and hybrid education and other instructional materials. This Assistant Director develops and leads the instructional design team in interface design, sequencing of instruction, use of assessments, and design of support course materials and activities. This position requires coordination of projects, tracking and reporting on project status, teamwork, leadership, innovation and the delivery of consistent, quality courses and instructional materials within established timelines.

The Assistant Director facilitates regular evaluations and assessment of the instructional design team and customer service, using formal surveys and empirical and anecdotal evidence. The Assistant Director assures that instructional design operational systems and policies are in place for maximum efficiency in planning and developing courses. The Assistant Director will contribute to the development and implementation of best practices and standards that facilitate communication between instructional design team employees and faculty.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit : https : / / oregonstate.edu / about

Locations :

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package :

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including :

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

Retirement savings paid by the university.

A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

35% - Management and supervision of instructional design team

This person supervises and provides leadership for the instructional design team within the Ecampus Course Development and Training (CDT) unit, and coordinates with the multimedia development and training teams within the CDT unit to ensure the development of high quality, engaging, and effective courses.

Supervision includes planning, assigning, and approving work, reviewing work, responding to grievances, determining training needs, providing mentoring and training for new hires, and hiring and disciplinary processes (up to and including termination, or effectively recommending). Coordinates work and leave schedules. Conducts regular and timely performance evaluations of unit staff directly supervised.

Serves as expert resource on instructional design and online course facilitation by consulting with faculty and the instructional design team on optimal online design of curriculum and instruction and effective uses of multimedia. Recommends procedures and solutions for effective online learning and instruction.

Identifies and helps promote outstanding courses and programs via communication with Ecampus Marketing, faculty development and training, awards nominations, and conference presentations.

35% Instructional design

Provides ongoing instructional design services, working directly with faculty to design and develop courses. The Assistant Director typically carries a smaller course load per term than other instructional designers, but does work actively on the instructional design of courses.

Provides ongoing instructional design support to aid the adoption of academic technologies and effective teaching strategies.

Consults with faculty on optimal online design of curriculum and instruction and effective uses of multimedia.

Participates in faculty development trainings, when appropriate.

Coordinates with Ecampus multimedia developers to assure that media projects developed for hybrid and online courses are in alignment with course learning outcomes and that open education media projects are developed for the intended audience and purpose.

10% Online program support and maintenance

Oversees course development work from a program-level perspective. Ensures that course development plans for programs actively under development remain current and updated.

Coordinates with all IDs involved in a program to ensure that programs maintain consistency and quality.

Communicates with program leads within departments to address issues that arise related to individual course developments. Examples of issues include faculty timeliness in submission of materials, reassignment of faculty developers, requests for adjustment in terms of delivery, etc.

Meets with program leads within colleges to improve communication between Ecampus and colleges. Works with colleges and departments in evaluating and making recommendations for ongoing program improvement.

Contributes data and information from the unit for use in annual program review reporting.

10% Quality assurance

Reviews course developments in progress and upon completion to assure quality and compliance with design standards and applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.

Coordinates with the Assistant Director in charge of training to support Quality Matters course reviews and certification preparations.

Works with departments and faculty to continually improve the quality of hybrid and online courses through a variety of quality improvement initiatives, including Quality Matters.

5% - Research, professional development, and service :

Attends professional workshops and meetings, sharing knowledge and networking with other instructional design professionals. Also enhances expertise by reading appropriate professional journals and trade publications. Coordinates and collaborates with the Ecampus Research Unit for ongoing research in online education. May present at professional workshops, meetings, and conferences, and / or write white papers, professional blogs, book chapters, and journal articles.

Provides service to OSU by working on departmental, division, university, regional and national committees and projects.

5% Coverage in director's absence :

In the absence of the Course Development and Training Director for vacation or other extended leave, the Assistant Director leads, makes decisions, acts in a supervisory role, speaks on behalf of the instructional and curriculum design teams in Ecampus CDT and fills in at meetings, presentations, et cetera. In the event the director leaves and the position is not immediately filled, the Assistant Director is a likely candidate to assume the role of Interim Director, if needed. The assistant director is expected to pursue and assume leadership opportunities and positions within professional organizations on behalf of Ecampus and OSU.

What You Will Need

Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or related field.

Three years' experience in instructional design in a higher education environment.

Demonstrated success in a supervisor or managerial role, or significant lead work in an instructional design setting.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex, time-sensitive projects to successful completion.

Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment.

High level of understanding of instructional design, pedagogy, and learning principles, practices, and theory.

Three years' experience using authoring tools in a learning management system (such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle).

Demonstrated knowledge of developing materials using a universal design approach.

Experience interacting with diverse groups of people, especially in a professional context.

Outstanding interpersonal, oral, electronic, and written presentation skills.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard : 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

Three years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role.

Experience and / or training in using independent standards in the design and review of online and hybrid courses, such as Quality Matters or the Online Learning Consortium Scorecard.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Ecampus currently operates on a hybrid schedule, Tuesdays and Thursdays are designated in-office days as well as additional days as needed.

Typical office environment.

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

89,000 - $95,000

Link to Position Description

https : / / jobs.oregonstate.edu / position_descriptions / 73360

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P08819UF

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

02 / 17 / 2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

01 / 30 / 2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

02 / 06 / 2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / Internal

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents :

1) A resume / CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact : Carlea White at Carlea.White@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .

Salary : $89,000 - $95,000

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