Instructional Designer
- Employer
- Rider University
- Location
- Lawrenceville, NJ
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Instructional Design, Technology, Instructional Technology & Design
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
20A351009
Position Title:Instructional Designer
Position Description:The Teaching and Learning Center at Rider University seeks an Instructional Designer, to work closely with faculty teaching in all modalities including remote, technology enhanced face-to-face courses, online and hybrid courses and programs. Reporting directly to the Director, the Instructional Designer will work with faculty in the design and development of remote, online, blended and face-to-face courses using the best available technologies and most appropriate pedagogical approaches to ensure that students have the most effective, valuable, and efficient learning experience possible.
• Consult with faculty in designing, revising, implementing, and assessing teaching strategies in all formats—remote, face-to-face, blended, and on-line
• Provide guidance to faculty to support the creation of learning experiences in all formats—remote, face-to-face, blended, and on-line
• Provide guidance to faculty to support the creation of equitable and fully accessible learning experiences in all formats—face-to-face, blended, and on-line
• Develops and delivers various formats of workshops, and develops self-paced training program
• Assists faculty in effectively delivering online courses integrating instructional technologies and best practices to enrich the student experience
• Develops and presents workshops for faculty focused on culturally relevant, equitable, and accessible instructional methods and technologies
• Assist in the evaluation of new tools to facilitate instruction
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in instructional methods and theory, assessment techniques, teaching tools and technologies, universal design, culturally relevant and inclusive pedagogical strategies
• Create and maintain resources for faculty on pedagogy, course design, tools and techniques for online teaching and learning
• Collaborate, and foster dialogue, with TLC staff and other campus stakeholders to support the development of online learning and student success
• Support and develop programs that encourage the integration of inclusive teaching and practice
• Consult with individual faculty on a wide variety of issues related to inclusion, diversity and equity in learning and teaching contexts
• 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in a higher education setting
• Experience in collaboration with office of information technology to provide seamless support for technology use
• Demonstrated collaboration experience with others
• Strongly preferred Master’s degree in an area focused on Instructional Design, Learning Design & Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Online Education or related field
• At least two years teaching experience
• Experience designing, implementing, and assessing innovative and effective teaching strategies in their own classroom or as an instructional designer
• Thorough knowledge of evidence-based inclusive teaching practices, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.
Rider University has been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 385 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Lawrenceville, NJ
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?:No
Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing?:No
Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs?:No
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching?:No
Do the essential functions of this job require bending?:No
Divisional Unit:Academic Affairs
Department:Teaching & Learning Center
Work-Year:12 months
Work Schedule:8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours
Open Date:07/22/2020
Special Instructions to Applicants:Completion of a satisfactory background check is required for new hire
Organization
Our History and Path Forward
Over a 150-year legacy does not happen by accident. Rider has always had a remarkable ability to adapt. Yet it is not our shistory alone that defines u, but our future-the ability rethink our vision in fundamental ways, and come together to grow our students and institution as never before. In that vision we reimage education as a vibrant, holistic experience, exciting and engaging in ways that go beyond classroom learning to real world.
Our Mission
Rider University welcomes students from throughout the region, across the nation, and around the world who seek to be challenged and supported as active members of our inclusive and vibrant living and learning community. Committed to student growth, transformation and leadership, we connect rigorous academic, artistic and professional programs of study with a rich array of learning experiences that engage students inside and outside the classroom. We prepare graduates to thrive professionally and to be lifelong independent learners and responsible citizens who embrace diversity, support the common good, and contribute meaningfully to the changing world in which they live and work.
Vision for Inclusive Excellence
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.
Strategic Initiatives
As an institution striving for inclusive excellence, we intentionally infuse efforts to promote equity and inclusion in all aspects of our campus, including:
How Rider promotes equity and inclusion
- Recruiting and retaining diverse students, faculty and staff
- Promoting a safe and welcoming physical environment and campus climate that garners a sense of belonging
- Facilitating cultural competency and understanding throughout the University community
- Developing equitable policies and practices
- Engaging proactively with the surrounding community
Rider University ranks on U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges list and the Wall Street Journal's Top U.S. College list.
Rider's leadership is committed to fulfilling our University mission statement and Rider Promise, advancing a vision for our future and sustaining academic excellence. Get to know our president, the cabinet and Board of Trustees.
Rider University welcomes partnerships with companies and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the professional development of their employees by making higher education more accessible and affordable.View Rider University's Plan for a safe, enriching and adaptive academic year. As the knowledge and understanding of the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve and new information becomes available, all relevant policies and plans will be updated as appropriate. Please check back frequently to stay informed.
- Website
- http://www.rider.edu/
- Telephone
- 609-896-5000
- Location
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2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville
New Jersey
08648
US
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