Instructional Designer

JOB TITLE:  Instructional Designer

PRIORITY DEADLINE:  December 6, 2024

CLASSIFICATION:  Full-time, Exempt

COMPENSATION:  Minimum Starting Salary $54,000 Commensurate with Experience

DIVISION:  Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT:  Academics

REPORTS TO:  Director of Early Entry and Instructional Logistics

SUPERVISES:  Not Applicable

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design or related field
• Advanced knowledge in applying common instructional design principles and best practices
• Experience designing course materials and operating learning management systems (LMS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two years of relevant professional experience/instructional design experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Experience as an administrator of a LMS, such as Brightspace/Desire2Learn
• Understanding of website design best practices
• Proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe, Canva, etc.)
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues
• Experience teaching others and developing learning materials concerning the use of hardware and software applications
• Knowledge of educational assessment and evaluation methods
• Experience with conducting course reviews via an industry recognized rubric, and communicating results and recommendations
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Highly attentive to detail and accuracy
• Excellent critical thinking skills

POSITION SUMMARY:  

This position is responsible for working with Subject Matter Experts (instructors and others) to assist with the development and review of high-quality courses for Academic and Workforce Development in the Learning Management System, Desire2Learn. This may include assisting in the development and delivery of self-paced learning modules, standard content, videos, webinars, and documentation. The Instructional Designer will function as a part of the Academics and Workforce Development teams and work collaboratively across other departments to help effectively deliver distance-learning, synchronous, asynchronous, or correspondence course curricula. Their expertise will be used to identify opportunities to leverage technology to enhance the learning process and design courses and programs that are effective and accessible. They will also provide instructional support for all instructors at the institution. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with Academic and Workforce department leadership in the development or conversion of courses for online, hybrid, or other learning modalities while meeting the objectives of the course and being consistent with the mission of NPRC
• Collaborate with instructor Subject Matter Experts (SME)s to identify, design, and develop course materials and assets while managing course development projects.
• Actively review existing courses and offer recommendations for continuous improvement based on best practices in online and distance learning.
• Aid faculty in preparing proposed and existing courses for design review based on industry standards and the NPRC-approved rubric
• Provide timely formative feedback and assistance to faculty to enhance face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Recommend innovative design, format, and/or technological changes to further engage learners.
• Train new instructors in the use of NPRC systems and provide continuous support for systems and instructional technology
• Effectively lead instructional workshops and presentations on innovative strategies to enhance teaching and learning
• Assist in the development, organization, and delivery of online lesson materials using faculty content, other instructional content, software applications, and the LMS as directed.
• Apply instructional design methods to assist in the delivery of community areas within the LMS, including but not limited to student resources, student orientation, career services, instructor resources, and NPRC staff content and training
• Work collaboratively with Information Technology staff for term related preparation, logistics, documentation, and the effective delivery of student surveys
• Collaborate with SMEs on developing engaging content (e.g., video, audio, and/or interactive)
• Manage project timelines for instructional design projects
• Maintain knowledge of instructional technologies, instructional design, and curricular best practices
• Assist with accessibility needs in keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Support and stay informed about Universal Design for Learning
• Ensure assessment environment supports academic integrity
• Support the routine and daily operation, use, and configuration of the LMS

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to obtain the following clearances and training:

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History Record Check
• Federal Criminal History Background Check
• Training Certificate - Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English
• Ability to read, comprehend, and recall instructions and guidelines
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information

WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK SCHEDULE:

• Remote work assignment may be approved for this position with expectations for periodic in-person attendance at specified College events, such as Commencement, governance, and faculty training
• Office Location: To be determined. Office assignment and instructional location depend upon location availability and institutional needs

• Work hours:
  • Employees are expected to work 37.5 hours weekly.
  • Work hours may be adjusted and may include evenings and occasional Saturdays if necessary to support instructors

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require occasional travel to, or throughout, NPRC’s multi-county service region to meet with students, colleagues, or others. See http://regionalcollegepa.org for information concerning instructional locations.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, use of a service animal due to disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran status, age, or other classification protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.