Instructional Designer
- Employer
- Hofstra University
- Location
- Hempstead, NY
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Instructional Design, Technology, Instructional Technology & Design
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Characteristic duties and essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Collaborate with Hofstra University faculty, students, academic leadership, and colleagues on Hofstra’s Information Technology team designing and building Hofstra University Online Course content and modules.
• Support online course faculty in their use of online technologies as part of the Hofstra Online experience.
• Follow an established pace and design standard for a full-service instructional design model that leverages ADDIE to ensure excellence in the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of online course content and delivery.
• Apply engaging and interactive tools in the delivery of developed course content.
• Take advantage of professional development and presentation opportunities.
• Track and participate in the complex workflows of the instructional design process, ensuring that the assigned loads is completed on time, and at the high standards required for Hofstra University.
• Coordinate with faculty to assemble content.
• Maintain a current and working understanding of various interactive and engaging technologies available for use in online courses and programs, including various cutting-edge and interactive technologies, such as AR/VR, adaptive learning, and artificial.
• Partner with internal and external support providers to ensure that Hofstra Online students are well supported at all times.
• Be flexible, innovative, creative, and have a passion for our work in supporting faculty and students.
• Work in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously with on-time deliverables.
This position may require some evening, nighttime and weekend work. In addition, he/she will be responsible for all work as assigned.
Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree in instructional design, education with a concentration online, or other related field aligned with the responsibilities of the position preferred.
• 3-5 years experience working with faculty and academic leadership in the development and delivery of top tier, visually compelling, engaging, and interactive online course content – including layout and design - at the university level.
• Strong practical technical skills in a wide variety of online technologies including but not limited to Mac, Windows, and mobile device operating systems; various academic software; various media development software, and learning management system platforms.
• Knowledge of teaching, learning, pedagogy, and faculty development.
• Understanding of the use of LMSs and other software and innovative technologies used in a fully online graduate level academic environment.
• Willingness to troubleshoot problems and discover solutions to solving those problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and carefully with faculty, the IT team and other members of the Hofstra community to maintain an atmosphere of courtesy, professionalism and strong service.
• Experience working in higher education in support of faculty.
• Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English with the sophistication necessary to effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to carry out the essential responsibilities listed with humility, grace, and optimism.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse and inclusive nature of a distinguished higher education environment.
Application Instructions:For consideration, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to itjobs@hofstra.edu. Please indicate "Instructional Designer" in the subject line.Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 06/01/2020Posting Number: 898270
Organization
Working at Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere. At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.
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