Instructional Designer - Hybrid

Midland University desires to become a more student centric institution.  To that end, the university is seeking an experienced instructional designer who can work collaboratively with faculty and staff in developing new and utilizing existing electronic resources as a part of a comprehensive redesign of the curriculum.  The primary role of this new position at the University is to work with faculty and other subject matter experts to design, develop, and maintain high quality courses offered in a variety of modalities, particularly hybrid formats.

Midland University is moving to make hybrid courses our key modality.  Midland University defines a hybrid course in the following way:  

Hybrid courses are courses in which a significant portion of the learning activities have been moved online, and time traditionally spent in the classroom is reduced but not eliminated. The goal of hybrid courses is to join the best features of in-class teaching with the best features of online learning to promote active independent learning and reduce class seat time. Using computer-based technologies, instructors use the hybrid model to redesign some lecture or lab content into new online learning activities, such as case studies, tutorials, self-testing exercises, simulations, and online group collaborations.  (Source:  Garnham, Carla, and Robert Kaleta. "Teaching with Technology Today, Volume 8, Number 6." University of Wisconsin System. Learning Technology Center, 20 Mar. 2002. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.wisconsin.edu/ttt/articles/garnham.htm>.)

S/he will be expected to aid in the selection and development of appropriate instructional strategies and content for courses, review all course content, and work with faculty and other members of the technology team to ensure that the course is compliant with Midland University standards and meets all quality assurance checks. S/he will also facilitate training programs relating to the design and support of hybrid and technologically supplemented courses for employees at various levels throughout the organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

●     Collaborate in developing and refining Midland University standards and quality assurance checks for hybrid and technologically supplemented courses.

●     Collaborate with other members of the Technology Team and faculty to develop assigned hybrid courses and ensure that all courses are developed on-schedule.

●     Identify and integrate high quality Open Educational Resources (OER) into Midland University’s hybrid courses.

●     Adhere to adult learning theory and accepted instructional methods, including the development of a design document to guide the development of hybrid courses.

●     Assist in the development of interactive learning activities based upon needs assessment and identified practice gaps.

●     Identify and implement new tools, technologies and methods to improve and enhance service and education.

●     Collect, review and analyze evaluation data from developed courses and recommend revisions or future directions that might be taken to improve the educational experience/outcome.

●     Perform related duties as required.

Requirements:

●     Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Instructional Design, English, Course Development, Web Based Technologies) and/or proven experience required.

●     Proven skills in facilitating and instructing faculty, and in giving effective presentations (including presenting technical materials to non-technical audiences).

●     Knowledge of contemporary adult learning theories, instructional design theory, open educational resource repositories, and course management systems such as Moodle or Blackboard.

●     Superior level of attention to detail and quality for all course content.

●     Ability to organize and manage time effectively, successful project management and demonstrated problem-solving skills.

●     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as good customer service orientation.

●     Comfortable working in a team environment, with wide participation in decision-making.

●     Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
 

Compensation:
Midland University offers participation in a fully insured medical/prescription plan, life and long-term disability insurance, Flex spending plans, 403b retirement option and educational benefits for both the employee and his/her dependents. In addition, employees have the option of participating in dental, vision, voluntary life and AFLAC plans. Wage information is available to selected candidates and is commensurate with education and experience.

Timeline:
Applications submitted by August 15 will be given preference. Position will remain open until filled.

Application:
Send letter of application, resume and contact information for three references to "Instructional Design Search", Midland University, 900 N. Clarkson, Fremont, NE 68025 or email humanresources@midlandu.edu. Please indicate "Instructional Design Search" in the subject line of your email.