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Job Description And Position Requirements:
Penn State’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is accepting applications for an Instructional Designer to join our growing online learning design team. This position can be performed remotely and does not require physical relocation to the Penn State Great Valley Campus.
This position works collaboratively with faculty to design and develop online courses, functions as a lead project manager and uses a range of technology-enhanced systems to develop content for a variety of delivery modes.
A solid understanding of pedagogical principles, instructional systems theory, application of existing and emerging educational technologies, and an in-depth understanding of instructional design issues/best practices related to teaching and learning in all course delivery modes are required. Candidates must have solid experience with learning management systems (Canvas), multimedia development processes, accessibility, and copyright requirements. Candidates should be able to manage the scope, timeline, and deliverables of multiple projects being developed simultaneously and must possess solid communication, collaboration, time management, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.
The instructional designer will use the team’s project management system, follow standard processes, and contribute to ongoing improvement and documentation of the team’s procedures. The candidate should be able to use advanced features of tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite, Speechify, and other Web 2.0 tools.
Education and Experience:
- The Intermediate level requires a minimum of a Master’s Degree and 1 + years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience is required for higher-level positions. For the Instructional Designer position, related experience is defined as teaching experience and instructional design experience in education.
- Working knowledge of Canvas or similar LMS is required.
- Demonstrated collaboration and problem-solving skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships required.
- Background in the integration of educational technology is a plus, including knowledge of and experience with immersive experiences.
- Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning is preferred.
Additional Notes:
Applicants should submit both a cover letter and resume that highlight the qualifications and experience that prepare them for this position. A link to an online portfolio demonstrating knowledge of online pedagogy via relevant school and/or work projects should be included. The cover letter, resume and portfolio must all be submitted to be considered for this position.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employment with the University will require the successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$51,000.00 – $74,000.00
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