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rInstructional Designer, Intermediate

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rLocation: E-Learning Center

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607905

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

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Special Information

• This is a full time 40 hour/week position based in Flagstaff, AZ, with In-Person (on NAU\'s Mountain campus), In-State Hybrid, and In-State Remote modalities available. Candidates must live within the state of Arizona.
• Interested candidates are required to submit a complete application including a cover letter highlighting their qualifications for the position, a resume, and three professional references. References will not be contacted without permission. Only complete applications will be considered.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director of NAU Online, Instructional Design & Support, the Instructional Designer (ID), Intermediate consults and collaborates with team members, faculty, and staff to design, produce, build, and support high-quality, instructionally effective courses to be delivered asynchronously online. The ID assesses needs, designs processes, develops materials, and evaluates the effectiveness of materials created for courses in alignment with departmental curricula and best practices. The ID keeps abreast of current research, trends, and practices in instructional design and educational technology in higher education. Experience with learning management systems (LMS), instructional design tools, the integration of audiovisual content into courses, the integration of tools to improve active student learning and participation, and with competency-based education methodologies is preferred.

Collaborative Course Design and Building - 50%

• Works with NAU faculty in the development, implementation, building, and ongoing assessment of online courses and materials for partnered degree programs.
• Cultivates and maintains productive professional relationships with faculty, staff, colleagues, and others to further the work of NAU Online and the mission of the university.
• Draws on accepted educational theories and instructional design best practices to promote creative and effective uses of educational technologies and instructional media.
• Incorporates tools in course development specifically focused on improving active learning participation in delivered courses.
• Guides, trains, coaches, and supports faculty in using instructionally appropriate techniques, tools, and media.
• Recommends the adoption of new tools, practices, and policies.
• Collaborates with NAU Online\'s Creative Design Group to inform and obtain high-quality rich content course graphics and instructional media.
• Collaborates with NAU Online\'s Instructional Design and Support (ID&S) staff to ensure consistency, continuity, and alignment with other curated university courses and industry best practices.
• Maintains working knowledge of and observes regulations for copyright and intellectual property laws and policies.

Quality Review and Assurance - 25%

• Conducts course quality reviews, emphasizing instructional soundness, clarity, pedagogical practices, and the acquisition of meaningful data from course assessments.
• Provides tactful feedback and cha pions changes to improve courses and programs.
• Ensures the quality and compliance of course development with university and industry standards, best practices, and security requirements.
• Ensures alignment between student learning objectives and course assessments.
• Participates in the NAU E-Learning Center quality assurance initiative.

Project Activities and Collaborative Work - 10%

• Adheres to timelines, milestones, and benchmarks for success.
• Generates updates and progress reports.
• Consults with project leadership.
• Provides ongoing support and design initiatives for technology-related instructional design products.
• Works with university IDs and technicians to propose, test, and integrate curricula development products into NAU\'s LMS.
• Attends and contributes to departmental meetings and maintains open communications with NAU Online ID&S staff.

Research - 10%

• Maintains expert fluency with current research in instructional design, learning theory, and learning practices especially as related to online course delivery in asynchronous online learning environments.
• Keeps abreast of instructional design trends and investigates current and emerging educational technologies.
• Shares findings with faculty and colleagues.

Other - 5%

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