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Posting Summary Position Title Instructional Designer Overview St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community. Job Responsibilities St. John Fisher University invites applications for the full-time, 12-month position of Instructional Designer. This dynamic role supports faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs) in creating innovative, engaging, and effective learning experiences for both credit-bearing and non-credit offerings. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with campus partners to design and develop courses and modules for traditional in-person courses, online programs, and continuing education offerings. In addition to content development, the position will include consulting with faculty on course design, teaching strategies, and best practices in pedagogy through one-on-one consultations, workshops, and DePeters Family Center signature professional development experiences.
The Instructional Designer will play a key role in incorporating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), into the instructional design process. They will leverage AI tools to streamline course development, generate personalized learning experiences, and create dynamic, interactive course content. Furthermore, the Instructional Designer will lead faculty training on the effective use of AI tools to enhance course design, improve instructional efficiency, and promote student engagement across diverse teaching modalities.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled instructional design professional with expertise in both the technical aspects of creating digital learning materials and the interpersonal skills needed to guide faculty in enhancing their teaching effectiveness.
The Instructional Designer, working in collaboration with faculty and administration, will be specifically responsible for the following :
40-50%) Non-Credit Course Development
- Lead the development of interactive online courseware modules and self-paced learning experiences in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) for non-credit programs, including continuing and executive education offerings.
- Design and develop high-quality, engaging learning materials tailored to the unique needs of non-credit learners.
- Incorporate innovative tools, media, and instructional strategies, including AI-driven solutions, to enhance learner engagement and interactivity in non-credit learning experiences.
- Serve as a liaison between campus continuing education program owners, the Center and the Office of Information Technology to ensure the non-credit LMS supports the diverse needs of current and future program offerings.
25-35%) Faculty Support and Training for Credit-Bearing Courses
10-15%) Tracking of Credit and Non-Credit Programs and Learners
5%) Staying Current and Campus Presence
Education / Experience 3-5 years of experience developing online learning courseware and teaching online is preferred. Qualified applicants will hold a master's degree or higher, preferably in instructional design, educational technology, instructional technology, education, human-computer interaction, or a related degree. Competencies / Skills The successful candidate will :
Supervision of Employees No Work Environment Office, classrooms, and technology labs. Equipment to be Used - Laptop computer
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( titleix@sjfc.edu ), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111). Work Location 3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 FLSA Exempt Salary / Hourly Range $61,700.00 - $72,500.00 per year Notes The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here Posting Detail Information Posting Number S00678P Desired Start Date 02 / 17 / 2025 Open Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
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Salary : $61,700 - $72,500
