Instructional Design & Technology Specialist

Job Level
Entry-level position
Job Category
Specialist / Associate
Sector
  • Curriculum / Program
  • Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Instructional Design
  • Instructional Technology

Instructional Design & Technology Specialist (four positions available): With a goal of facilitating learners in acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies, the Instructional Design Specialist will support and collaborate to create engaging learning environments.

Specific responsibilities include:  Create engaging and effective learning activities and compelling course content in collaboration with subject matter experts; apply instructional design theories, practice, and methods; maintain project documentation; analyze and apply trends in learning technologies and instructional design; develop learning objectives, structure learning activities, and create visual aids; write effective copy, instructional text, and audio/video scripts; support Canvas administration and training.

Salary range:  $58,000 - $62,000.

Submit cover letter, resume, and list of three references to miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=5790

Resume and cover letter should be limited to two pages each. Review of applications will begin on May 29, 2018 and continues until position is filled.  Salary range $58,000 - $62,000.  

Direct inquires to Donna Gouvan at gouvandm  @  miamioh.edu.

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Job Requirements

Require:  Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, or relevant field; three years of demonstrated experience in building technologically mediated courses; demonstrated ability to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; LMS administration experience, including user support; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with faculty, staff, students, and outside contacts; evidence of excellent attendance history. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience providing the knowledge/skills/abilities listed above may be substituted; experience may be earned concurrently.  This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.  

Desire: Master’s degree; teaching experience, online, hybrid, or face-to-face.  Desired specialties: emerging technologies, project management, advanced-level LMS support.
Ability to train one-on-one and in a group setting.  Project management certification.