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Instructional Designer (Temp)

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Holy Names University
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Instructional Designer (Temp)

Holy Names University invites applications for a temporary Instructional Designer.

The Instructional Designer (ID) will work with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning on the Digital Learning Initiative, a grant-funded project focused on online learning. The ID will work on 2-3 courses during a given development session

The ID will manage the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of a portfolio of online courses, closely collaborating with faculty subject matter experts and instructors throughout the course life cycle. Courses will be in a range of disciplines that are part of the new Online Adult Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program and other programs on campus as needed.

In addition, the ID may develop content for online faculty and student training modules on online teaching and learning, and design and lead technology-training sessions for faculty and students on the learning management system and other technology platforms.

The ideal candidate will possess strong collaboration and team-building skills, diplomacy, persistence, flexibility, and the ability to remain focused in a deadline-driven environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
• Develop collegial and productive collaborative relationships with faculty subject matter experts and instructional teams.
• Create standard course roadmaps and timelines and work with faculty to ensure that goals and milestones are achieved on schedule.
• In collaboration with faculty SME, design, select, and test technologies, materials, activities, and assessments that are aligned with course learning outcomes, pedagogical approach, and course content.
• Using standard course template and Quality Matters rubric as a starting point, design course structure and information architecture for optimal alignment with learning outcomes.
• Train faculty on course development and delivery tools including video lecture capture, collaboration tools, and learning management system.
• Design course look and feel and assist faculty with video editing and media assets creation as necessary.
• Ensure course meets accessibility standards including HTML tags, captions, visual design, and document formats.
• Assist instructional team during course delivery phase with technology and pedagogy questions and issues. Ensure that course runs smoothly throughout the deployment period.
• Gather data and analytics from technology platforms, student surveys, artifacts produced in course, and other relevant data to evaluate student learning.
• Make recommendations based on data for course revisions and assist faculty with revisions as needed.
• Design and deliver training sessions on LMS and other technology tools for general faculty population.
• Design and develop online learning strategies modules for online students and instructors.
• Assist faculty with preparing for Quality Matters course reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Master's of PhD in Instructional Design, Education, Library and Information Science, Digital Multimedia Design or related discipline.
• Candidates with an advanced degree in an academic discipline, combined with strong experience or training in instructional design will be considered.
• At least two years of experience in online course design and development gained as an instructional designer, instructional technologist, trainer, instructional librarian or related position.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, experience with Blackboard and/or Canvas.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Digital multimedia fluency (including digital image manipulation, video/audio editing, HTML, presentation software, various ed-tech platforms). Portfolio of course design examples required.
• Experience with ADDIE or Agile design models and Quality Matters rubric; online teaching experience in higher education; experience providing technology training for faculty.

TO APPLY:
Thereviewofapplicationswillbeginimmediately. For consideration, applicants should submit a Holy Names University (staff/faculty) employment application with a cover letter, resume, curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of professional references to hr@hnu.edu.

About Holy Names University (HNU)
Oakland's Holy Names University (HNU) was founded in 1868 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Rooted in Catholic intellectual and spiritual traditions, the university's mission is to empower and prepare a diverse student body for productive lives of leadership and service in a complex world. HNU offers a liberal arts and professional education through 15 undergraduate majors and seven master's degree programs. HNU's student-centered education, with small class sizes and courses in varied formats and schedules, meets the current needs of adult learners, including first-generation students and working adults. The university's idyllic, 60-acre campus is nestled in the Oakland hills of California and offers panoramic views of San Francisco Bay. To learn more, visit www.hnu.edu.

Holy Names University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from the community, alumni and the general public. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.





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Organization

Founded: 1868

In 2013, Holy Names University celebrated the 145th anniversary of its foundation by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in 1868 on the shores of Lake Merritt. We moved our campus to the Oakland Hills in 1957.

Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted Holy Names a ten year reaffirmation of accreditation, the maximum granted and seldom awarded.

Campus: 60 wooded acres high in the hills of Oakland California

Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1

Average Class Size: 10

Total Enrollment: 1,331

Fall 2011 marks our largest enrollments in history – over 1,330 students.  There are 380 students in residence on campus, filling to capacity our residence halls.

Student Geographic Distribution: 22 states and 21 nations

Full-Time Faculty With Highest Degrees In Their Fields: 91%

Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, LVN to BSN, RN to BSN, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Culture and Spirituality, Master of Education, Master of English, Master of Music, Master of Pastoral Ministry, Master of Psychology, Master of Science in Nursing

Teaching Credentials: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential, Education Specialist Credential Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Autism Authorization, Certificate in Educational Therapy

Ethnic Diversity (based on Fall 2010 enrollment):

The 2008 edition of US News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges ranked Holy Names Number One in Campus Diversity among all institutions in the West. About 70% of our students are from under-represented ethnic backgrounds and our student body represents 36 nations.

  • 18% Latino
  • 21% Caucasian
  • 24% African American
  • 10% Asian American
  • 27% Other

Athletic Excellence:

Holy Names was among the institutions that established the NAIA California Pacific Conference in 1996.

  • 44 Cal Pac Championships
  • 28 NAIA All-Americans
  • 30 Conference MVPs
  • 30 NAIA National Championship Tournament appearances

Generous Giving by Alumni and Friends: HNU recently received several significant bequests – two of the largest include $2 million from an Alumna and $1 million from a Regent. The Science Facilities Reconstruction Campaign raised $5.4 million, exceeding its goal of $4.9 million. A Trustee recently gave $250,000 for faculty enhancement and development of the new student center.

On the Class of 2015

This is a class of 224 freshmen and transfer students and together they bring many gifts and talents to HNU.

  • 150 are female, 74 are male
  • 97 are from the East Bay
  • 28 are from Southern California
  • The furthest State represented is Rhode Island
  • The furthest Country represented is Argentina
  • Their average age is 20 years, 3 months
  • The oldest student was 42 when youngest student was born!
  • 26 were born in December—12% of the class!
  • Only 3 were born on the 22nd day of any month
  • 44 have a first language that is not English
  • 31 students started this year with a high school classmate
  • 6 are from Deer Valley HS in Antioch

Before enrolling at HNU:

  • 68 students volunteered in organizations
  • 44 were involved in leadership or student government
  • 22 were members of a state or national honor society
  • 18 were involved with a college readiness program including AVID, College Bound, and Upward Bound
  • 15 were involved in choir
  • Many of the students participated in various clubs including Anime Club, East Indian Club, MEChA, Church Youth Groups, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Many of these students received one of our named or endowed scholarships, a merit scholarship, or a talent scholarship for athletics or music.

Holy Names University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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