Designing and developing instructional material for web-enhanced, blended, and online academic courses is the core of this role, supporting the institution's mission and vision. The Instructional Designer demonstrates effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills, and develops courses while providing training and guidance on new teaching methodologies.
Responsibilities
Apply the process set in place to design blended and online courses
Work closely with the team of instructional designers
Work closely with media specialists during the production phase
Work closely with instructional technologists and assist in building online and blended courses on the Learning Management System
Coordinate communication with faculty members during the development cycle
Act as consultant to faculty members in curriculum development and the use of instructional materials and multimedia
Act as trainer, motivator, and expert in ensuring that faculty members have the tools, knowledge, and motivation to expand the use of LMS and online resources
Work with the Digital Learning Manager to facilitate the implementation of E-learning initiatives and solutions at AUB
Assess learning outcomes and work with faculty members to develop and design Web-Enhanced, Blended and Online courses based on applicable instructional design models
Participate in the quality assurance process during and after the course development cycle
Keep abreast of new technologies that may be used to expand and improve the use of technology in teaching and learning at AUB
Conceptually and intuitively understand how people learn
Perform other related duties as requested
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related field
At least 5 years of experience developing web-enhanced, blended, or online courses in an educational environment with emphasis on e-learning and multimedia technologies
Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of instructional design, distance education, and e-learning
Advanced knowledge of Learning Management Systems and commonly used instructional design models
Knowledge of web accessibility standards
Instructional design skills, including imagining oneself as the learner/audience member, brainstorming innovative instructional strategies, knowing the capabilities of eLearning development tools and software, and having the ability to give or take constructive criticism
Excellent project management skills
Comfortable managing a wide variety of projects across departmental boundaries and able to bring them to completion in a timely manner
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Well-organized, dedicated, accurate, thorough, and punctual, with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines
Must accept personal responsibility for task fulfillment and job performance; must be a self-motivated professional, and work independently and as part of a team
Ability to develop productive working relationships and to communicate well with senior and mid-level management, faculty members, and co-workers
Excellent teamwork skills, ability to communicate with, motivate, and collaborate with others to meet desired outcomes
Customer service skills, including diplomatically, patiently, and successfully handling complaints, problems, questions, conflicts, and suggestions
Excellent oral and written knowledge of English
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to write effectively for an online medium
Creative problem-solving skills
Nice to have:
Master's degree in Instructional Design or Educational Technology
Important Details
Work contacts: Regular contacts with AUB faculty members, AUB staff, Academic Departments, Faculty Deans, Department Chairs and students
Independence of operation: Reports to the Learning Design Senior Manager; works according to established online publishing procedures and policies
Supervisory responsibility: None
Physical effort: Slight physical efforts involving walking, standing, handling and carrying lightweight units approximately 10% of working time
Work conditions: Clean and pleasant
About the Company
AUB aims to support its mission and vision through web-enhanced, blended and online academic courses, and to facilitate the implementation of e-learning initiatives and solutions.
