What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Design Specialist position at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ?

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Position Information

Position Title

Instructional Design Specialist

Campus

Cranford

Department

Distance Education

Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct

Full Time

Exempt or Non-Exempt

Exempt

Regular,Temporary, or Grant

Regular

General Description

The Instructional Design Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting faculty and enhancing student learning experiences at UCNJ . This position requires a creative and collaborative individual with a passion for education and proficiency in instructional design principles. The individual will work closely with faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate engaging and effective online, blended, and hybrid courses.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

Collaborate with faculty to analyze curriculum, learning objectives, and instructional needs.
Design and develop engaging and interactive online, blended, and hybrid course materials using a variety of learning technologies (e.g., Learning Management System, multimedia tools) that are innovative, user-friendly, and informative.
Conduct research on best practices in instructional design and emerging educational technologies.
Apply accessibility standards to ensure all learning materials are inclusive and meet diverse learner needs.
Provide support and training to faculty in instructional design and online pedagogy, technology tools and methods, uses of instructional software, and effective uses of multimedia.
Participate in the ongoing evaluation and improvement of online, blended, and hybrid courses.
Stay current on trends and best practices in instructional design.
Initiate specific projects / tasks to meet the needs of faculty and students pertaining to course materials and activities suitable for distribution through Canvas.
Support technology platforms used by students enrolled in traditional, online, and hybrid courses.
Facilitate training for the ethical use of electronic, digital, and virtual content in traditional, online, and hybrid course formats.
Support mobile and desktop platforms for both PC and Mac.
Assist in the production of standard and ad-hoc reporting by collecting, analyzing, and distributing monthly data.
Assist in researching, developing, and documenting procedures, online course operations, and technology policies.
Attends staff and college meetings as assigned.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience

Preferred Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Education, or a related field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in instructional design or a related field.

Experience working in a higher education setting.

Experience developing online, blended, and hybrid courses.

Strong understanding of adult learning principles.

Proficiency in Canvas and instructional design tools (such as Kaltura, e.g., authoring tools, multimedia software).

Experience in the integration of educational technology and AI / AR / VR in traditional, online, and hybrid courses.

Familiarity in online pedagogy, course design, and Quality Matters certification.

Competencies and Skills Required

Administration experience on an LMS or equivalent.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (i.e., oral, written, and presentation).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an academic community.

Proficient in educational and computer technology skills including basic skills in web design, multimedia, and graphic design.

Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Experience supporting current platforms such as Colleague, Java, PC, MAC , and mobile devices including Android, Microsoft and iOS platforms.

A commitment to customer service and student success.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior / residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Some travel required.

Salary

54,000-$58,000

Additional Information

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and / or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer / Protected Veteran / Disabled

Disclaimer : This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment

Full-time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evenings, weekends and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off-campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

10 / 22 / 2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

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