Position Summary:

The Instructional Designer coordinates, schedules, and provides group and individual faculty and staff training sessions on BlackboardUltra and various topics related to technology instruction and provides support to faculty during the teaching of courses using these technologies. This staff member coordinates and schedules university-wide events related to faculty training and development in instructional technology and promotes sound instructional design methods and models in the design and development of courses. This position works one-on-one with faculty to support their development of synchronous, asynchronous, and in person classes.  This position is not a remote position.

The Adult & Online Education (AOE) offices are located on the main campus of Campbell University, in Buies Creek, North Carolina with additional campuses throughout the State of North Carolina. This division is part of a dynamic and rapidly growing area of the university and the Instructional Designer will be a part of a close-knit team of professionals who work together to provide academic excellence and an outstanding educational experience for our students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works to acquire QM-certifications to support the academic integrity of Campbell University Online.
• Works with instructors to design courses and revise existing courses to fit best teaching practices.
• Evaluates proposed online and blended courses based on design needs, best practices for learning, and SACS requirements for distance education.
• Designs attractive and clear layouts, and ensures materials facilitate learning
• Writes documentation and instructions to assist faculty developers.
• Develops and maintains training materials for the BlackboardUltra Learning Management System and other instructional technology tools.
• Conducts training workshops and demonstrations using a variety of delivery methods, including face to face, web- based, telephone, and video sessions.
• Supports faculty preparation and delivery of instruction via BlackboardUltra and other software and assists with troubleshooting technical problems.
• Collaborates as a member of the design team that evaluates and certifies proposed courses for online delivery.
• Coordinates with Department Heads, AOE Leadership, and faculty members to develop online and mixed modality courses.
• Conducts regular reviews to ensure quality of online instruction and adherence to the University policies.
• Other job-related duties, activities and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX and FERPA guidelines.

Education/Experience:

• Earned Master’s degree or currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Instructional Design, E-learning, Instructional Coaching, Training and Development, or related field. Doctoral degree is not preferable.
• Three (3) years’ experience in course development in an on-line environment desired.
• Systems Administrator and BlackboardUltra Platform Training desired.
• Experience with CRM databases desired.
• Extensive teaching and training experience, including the development and delivery of technology-enabled instruction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and attention to detail are essential.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Google Suite, and other cloud-based services.
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials, and the public.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
• Exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and willing to work in a changing environment.
• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.

To Apply For This Position:  

Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. Interested parties may submit their candidacy by clicking on the “Apply Now” button, or, if you are viewing this posting via an outside source, visit us online at http://www.campbell.edu/employment/ to apply. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete.  If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu.  Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.

Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.