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Instructional Designer

898270

ITS Ed Tech (division)

Ed Tech - Office of the Provost

Full-Time

Reporting to the Director of Educational and Research Technology Services, the Instructional Designer plans, executes, tests, and assesses instructional design projects as part of a full-service model for Hofstra University faculty. The incumbent works closely with UI/UX, media developers, student developers, and other team members to design and develop premium online course content. This person will, under general direction, use effective instructional delivery methods; modern, sleek, and intuitive UI/UX design practices; and provide strong faculty support at all stages of the instructional design process. This position may require work during some evenings and weekends as needed. This position has flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.

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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in instructional design, education with a concentration online, or other related field aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

• 3-5 years of 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.

Open Until Filled

10/20/2022

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.