Instructional Designer/Learning Designer
- Employer
- Maryville University
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
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- Academic Affairs, Instructional Design, Technology, Instructional Technology & Design
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Maryville University is looking to hire two Learning Designers within the School of Adult and Online Education. The successful candidates will become part of an established learning design team responsible for partnering with faculty and Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to design and develop online course materials centered in student engagement and instructionally sound learning practices. The successful candidates must be committed to fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty, staff and students.
Responsibilities:
•Work with SME’s to design and develop online courses
•Write, edit, design and create online course modules
•Provide input to faculty on technical and instructional design aspects of developing blended and online learning applications
•Research and recommend appropriate media and methods for learning and design learning programs using appropriate methods
•Participate in the course evaluation/assessment process to determine course effectiveness
•Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education Technology or other relevant field
•Knowledge of current techniques, tools and procedures used in the design, development, and evaluation of technology-enhanced and online courses and programs
•Understanding of various operating systems, file structures, file formats, and protocols.
•Familiarity with graphic design elements appropriate for online instruction, including tools such as Office 365, SnagIt, Canva, Adobe Spark, etc.
•Working knowledge of HTML.
•Experience working with Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Moodle, Canvas)
•Ability to use web conferencing tools (for example, Skype for Business, Adobe Connect, WebEx)
•Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and meet and manage deadlines
•Understanding of competency and/or adaptive learning methods
•Strong research, content analysis, and content preparation skills
•Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts, peers, users and media developers
•Excellent writing, editing, and course development skills
•Solid foundation in adult learning theory and universal design
•Must be able to make effective oral and written presentations
•Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be diplomatic and proactive while solving problems
•Must have the proven ability to continually adapt and learn new procedures and software programs
•Experience developing e-learning solutions using common authoring tools (for example, Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate)
•Experience using Photoshop, Presenter, Dreamweaver
•Teaching experience
•An understanding of learning with VR and AI technologies
•Experience working with diverse content and populations
Please include link to personal learning design portfolio or LinkedIn account in your resume or within the application.
Unofficial graduate transcripts are required to complete the application process.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
Quicklinkhttp://jobs.maryville.edu/postings/2272Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Maryville website
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- HigherEdJobs.com
- STLHERC
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- INSIGHT Into Diversity
- Inside Higher Ed
- Indeed.com
- Diversity Awareness Partnership
- ScholarlyHires.com
- Diversejobs.net
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- * Do you have a minimum of a Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education Technology or other relevant field?
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- * Have you provided a link to your online portfolio or LinkedIn account in your resume or within your application?
- Yes
- No
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa, etc.) to legally work in the U.S.?
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Organization
Motivated Students
Maryville University is a selective, comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution with nearly 6,000 students. We offer over 75 degrees at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels to students from 50 states and 32 countries. Consistently ranked as a top private school by Forbes and Kiplinger's, Maryville has been named the Number 1 Over-performing University in the nation by US News and World Report for the past two years. Maryville's athletics teams compete in 18 men's and women's sports at the Division II level in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Founded in 1872, the University is ideally situated on 130 picturesque acres in west St. Louis County.
Outstanding Faculty
Across the wide spectrum of academic programs offered at Maryville University, you'll discover enthusiastic professors with impressive academic credentials and professional experience in their fields. From their extensive knowledge base and active learning approach, you'll gain real-world perspective and the kind of confidence that comes with being well-prepared to begin your first professional job in your chosen career.
Campus Map
On the Maryville campus, academic, administrative and housing buildings span 130-acres of beautiful wooded and landscaped scenery. Maryville has constructed 10 new campus buildings since 1998. They include the Anheuser-Busch Academic Center, Art & Design Building, University Auditorium, Donius University Center, state-of-the-art health professions facility Myrtle E. and Earl E. Walker Hall and five student apartment buildings.
Inspired Teaching
Maryville is proud of its teaching and mentoring excellence. As we focus on giving you a solid liberal arts foundation, we are guided by a well-established statement of mission, vision and core values.
Special Events
For the past 11 years, Maryville has presented the St. Louis Speaker Series at Powell Symphony Hall, featuring Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Peace Prize winners, world leaders, statesmen, distinguished journalists, authors and other celebrated personalities who have enlightened, inspired and entertained our audiences.
Career Resources
Located only 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis and right next door to St. Luke's Hospital and Maryville Centre corporate complex, you'll benefit from a wide variety of internship opportunities. In addition, our centers for advising and career planning will help you succeed every step of the way, both as a Maryville student and as a graduate. These include:
- Academic Advising
- Academic Computing
- Academic Success Center
- Career Education
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