Overview

The Instructional Designer collaborates with faculty members to enhance and maintain asynchronous online courses. Rooted in prior teaching experience, this role focuses on creating engaging and effective course content while providing hands-on support to faculty throughout their teaching. Instructional Designers are experts in instructional design, learning theory, student engagement strategies, and the use of Learning Management Systems. They also facilitate live training sessions and workshops to assist faculty in adopting emerging technologies and pedagogical best practices. The Instructional Designer will maintain a list of faculty members and the asynchronous online courses they teach, ensuring these courses are kept current by assisting faculty with necessary updates. The Instructional Designer is responsible for ensuring that courses are copied before the start of each semester and that the courses adhere to the Touro standards for asynchronous online courses. This role requires a collaborative spirit and the ability to pivot based on constructive feedback to ensure the best possible learner experience.

Responsibilities

Course Development

• Partner with faculty to develop high-quality asynchronous courses that align with institutional goals and learning outcomes
• Create engaging instructional materials, including multimedia content, assessments, and interactive activities
• Stay informed about emerging instructional technologies and their application in online education
• Provide detailed feedback to faculty on course design and content to ensure alignment with best practices and standards
• Use graphic design tools to enhance course visuals and improve usability
• Integrate AI and other innovative tools to improve student engagement and learning outcomes

Faculty Support

• Work closely with faculty to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to course design and online teaching
• Provide one-on-one and group training sessions for faculty on using LMS features and other educational technologies
• Assist faculty in designing, creating, and integrating videos and multimedia elements into their courses
• Serve as a resource for faculty to implement engaging and effective teaching strategies in their courses
• Assist Senior Instructional Designers on projects as needed, contributing to collaborative efforts and gaining exposure to high-profile initiatives

Assessment and Metrics

• Identify and track success metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of course designs and suggest improvements
• Support faculty in applying assessment tools to gather student feedback and improve course quality
• Assist with documentation and data collection for accreditation processes

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• BS/BA required (Degree in Education or a core academic discipline preferred); MA required in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Learning Science (Andragogy), or Education required; MEd is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of post-college work experience in education or a related field.
• Experience as an instructional designer.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• A consistent record of successful project management, including the ability to meet project quality expectations and schedule commitments.
• Demonstrated high level of determination and creativity.
• Ability to work independently—a self-starter.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to promote active learning, evidence-based practices, critical thinking, and the use of technology to enhance student success.
• Demonstrated ability in developing learning outcomes, instructional activities, and assessments.
• Interpersonal
  • Highly reliable, dependable, and detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as a highly collaborative team member.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with project teams and external partners.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with strong editing proficiency.
  • Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
  • Ability to define and manage work processes to achieve team objectives, while adhering to organizational protocols.
• • Position Specific
    • Extensive knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies and pedagogies.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of science-related pedagogies and technologies is a plus.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical methods for learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds, specifically Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
    • Demonstrated comfort with technology in education.
    • Able to conduct one-on-one and group training of faculty.
    • Adept at developing text, video or audio training materials to assist faculty with learning new tools and strategies.
    • Able to assist faculty in developing videos and graphically attractive material.
    • Demonstrated skill developing and implementing training and support for faculty, staff and/or students.
    • Strong technical skills and knowledge of informational technology.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with video editing software programs, preferably in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Ability to become proficient on the in-house database.
• Proficiency with HTML and CSS.
• Demonstrated expertise with e-learning software and content development tools as well as ability to build effective training content (e.g. Adobe Captivate, Premiere).
• Familiarity with new media and new technology solutions for higher education.
• Experience with a variety of operating systems (OSX, Windows, Mobile) and video recording tools.
• Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Captivate, Premiere, Photoshop).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps and Education tools, educational video production tools (e.g., YuJa), and cloud computing (e.g., Box).

Travel

• New York based.
• Ability to travel to various locations where TCUS facilities are located, as needed.

Maximum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
• Retirement Plan (403b) – matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule
    

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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About Touro University

About Organization

Touro University is a Jewish-sponsored independent institution of higher and professional education. It was established primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American community. Approximately 19,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions. Touro is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education [ 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Tel. no. (267) 284-5000 ].The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

This accreditation status covers Touro and its branch campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem, and Moscow.

Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus are accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Alameda CA 94501 (Tel: 510-748-9001). The Commission has also approved the creation of Touro College Los Angeles (TCLA), as a separately accreditable unit of Touro College New York, within the WASC region. Touro College Los Angeles opened in Fall 2005.