Faculty

Instructional Designer

Special Instructor

ASU Beebe

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Arkansas State University-Beebe, a two-year residential community college, is seeking to fill the temporary position of Instructional Designer. The Instructional Designer will work with instructors to develop technology-based instructional environments and resources that support the college\’s strategic plan. The instructional environments will include traditional, online, and blended classrooms. The resources developed will include college-wide and unique syllabi, course curriculum improvement and assessment, collaboration activities, Learning Management System course design based on effective engagement practices, use of asynchronous and synchronous tools, assessment and evaluation metrics, training for instructors, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist instructors with course curriculum development that meets course objectives and student learning outcomes as well as college and departmental guidelines.
   
   
2. Develop, automate, implement, and maintain Canvas reporting process as needed. Develop Canvas scripts as needed for automation.
   
   
3. Designs and develops courses demonstrating knowledge and experience of instructional design, development, implementation, and assessments in an academic environment; instructional technology, learning theories, and effective assessment of programs.
   
   
4. Consults with faculty, program coordinators and deans to incorporate instructional technology tools based on an active and collaborative instructional approach for all delivery methods (face-to-face, blended, and online.).
   
   
5. Assists instructors with technology used within the classroom. This will include the Learning Management System along with collaboration tools, synchronous delivery programs, and student assessment tools.
   
   
6. Oversees the development of master course shells to be used as needed within the divisions. The shells will include reviewing existing courses for continuous improvement recommendations. Provides leadership in terms of designing courses to Quality Matters standards.
   
   
7. Evaluates, tests, assesses, and provides recommendations on emerging instructional technologies and technology enhancements. Attend professional development opportunities to improve knowledge and skills.
   
   
8. Conducts needs assessments on a regular basis to ensure college and departmental objectives are met. Assists with the development of educational technology policies as needed. Provides feedback and recommendations for continuous improvements.
   
   
9. Serves on internal and external committees, councils, or task forces.

Bachelor\‘s degree required with a minimum of two years\’ experience in field of instructional design, training or equivalent. Experience in design and delivery of interactive training of graphics, multimedia, productivity, web-based and social media applications. Familiarity with higher education, online/blended delivery, legal and ethical guidelines.

Master\’s degree in instructional technology, instructional design, or education with a minimum of two years of work experience in an academic setting. Demonstrated proficiency with Learning Management Systems, webinar software tools, video/editing tools, graphic programs and other common instructional technologies. Certified instructional designer or soft skills/hard skills trainer certification.
Teaching experience and minimum of one year of project management experience.

$40,000

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Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

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Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

F1492014

11/01/2021

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NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof.