Full-Time Associate Director of Instructional Design
Job Description
The Division of Educational Ventures at Oregon State University (OSU) is a growing, innovative, and collaborative organization with a commitment to providing high-quality online education. The division extends OSU’s exceptional learning experiences including microcredentials, certificates, and degrees available to students throughout Oregon and around the world.
The division includes Ecampus, offering over 100 online and hybrid degree programs; the Ecampus Research Unit (ECRU), conducting and supporting original research in online teaching and learning; the Corporate and Workforce Education Unit (CWE), creating pathways for learners employed by partners in business and government; the Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy (CORE), providing workforce development for the outdoor recreation industry; the Open Educational Resources Unit (OER), aiding faculty in adopting open course materials; and the Alternative Credential Unit (ACU), developing short-form educational opportunities
The Division of Educational Ventures (DEV) is a leader in national online education, our online bachelor’s program is currently ranked in the top 10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and has ranked in the top 10 for nine consecutive years.
The Associate Director of Instructional Design is a full-time (1.0 FTE), professional faculty position for the Division of Educational Ventures at OSU. DEV currently operates on a hybrid schedule. Tuesdays and Thursdays are designated in-office days, as well as additional days as needed.
Position Summary:
The Associate Director of Instructional Design works with faculty to provide instructional design services for online and hybrid courses and supervises one-half of the instructional design team. This individual works closely with the other Associate Director of Instructional Design to ensure consistency across the unit in policies and procedures, delivery of excellent customer service, and teamwork and collaboration around unit goals.
The Associate Director of Instructional Design is responsible for the design of effective and engaging online and hybrid education and other instructional materials. The Associate Director of Instructional Design develops and jointly leads the instructional design team in interface design, sequencing of instruction, use of assessments, and design of course materials and activities. This position requires coordination of projects, tracking and reporting on project status, teamwork, leadership, innovation, and the delivery of consistent, quality courses and instructional materials within established timelines.
The person in this position also manages the quarterly course development production schedule in coordination with the associate directors in charge of training and of media development; develops and maintains operational and programmatic goals and practices for instructional design; and assists the Senior Director of CDT with reviewing course developments to ensure they progress on schedule, meet design standards, and adhere to applicable laws and university policies.
The Associate Director of Instructional Design facilitates regular evaluations and assessment of the instructional design team and their customer service, using formal surveys as well as empirical and anecdotal evidence. The Associate Director of Instructional Design ensures that instructional design operational systems and policies are in place for maximum efficiency in planning and developing courses. The Associate Director of Instructional Design will contribute to the development and implementation of best practices and standards that facilitate communication between the instructional design team, colleagues in the unit, and faculty.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Management and supervision of instructional design team
· Supervises and provides leadership for the instructional design team within the Ecampus Course Development and Training (CDT) unit, and coordinates with the multimedia development and training teams within the CDT unit to ensure the development of high quality, engaging, and effective courses.
· Serves as expert resource on instructional design and online course facilitation by consulting with faculty and the instructional design team on optimal online curriculum design and effective multimedia uses. Recommends procedures and solutions for effective online learning and instruction.
· Manages reporting and evaluation of instructional design team performance. Gathers regular faculty feedback related to course development to use in continuous improvement initiatives.
· Encourage and participate in activities that foster an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of belonging for the instructional design team.
Instructional design
· Provides ongoing instructional design services, working directly with faculty to design and develop courses. The Associate Director carries a smaller course load per term than other instructional designers but does work actively on the instructional design of courses.
· Collaborates with faculty course designers on optimal online design of curriculum and instruction and effective uses of multimedia.
· Coordinates with Ecampus multimedia developers to assure that media projects developed for hybrid and online courses are in alignment with course learning outcomes and that open education media projects are developed for the intended audience and purpose.
Online program support and maintenance
· Coordinates with all IDs involved in a program to ensure that programs maintain consistency and quality.
· Builds collaborative relationships with program leads within colleges to support successful course and program development. Works with colleges and departments in evaluating and making recommendations for ongoing program improvement.
· Contributes data and information from the unit for use in annual program review reporting.
Quality assurance
· Reviews course developments in progress and upon completion to assure quality and compliance with design standards and applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
· Coordinates with the Associate Director in charge of training to support Quality Matters course reviews and certification preparations.
Research, professional development, and service
· Responsible for representing Ecampus on critical university committees and advocating for Ecampus faculty and student needs.
· Attends professional workshops and meetings, sharing knowledge and networking with other instructional design professionals.
· Coordinates and collaborates with the Ecampus Research Unit for ongoing research in online education. May present at professional workshops, meetings, and conferences, and/or write white papers, professional blogs, book chapters, and journal articles.
Coverage in director’s absence
· In the absence of the Senior Director of CDT for vacation or other extended leave, the associate director leads, makes decisions, acts in a supervisory role, speaks on behalf of the instructional and curriculum design teams in Ecampus CDT, and fills in at meetings, presentations, etc.
For more information and details please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/159852
What You Will Need:
- Master’s degree from an accredited university or institution.
- Three years’ experience in instructional design in a higher education environment.
- Demonstrated success in a supervisory or managerial role, or significant lead work in an instructional design setting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, time-sensitive projects to successful completion.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated high level of understanding of instructional design, pedagogy, learning principles, practices, and theory, especially pertaining to the design of hybrid and online courses.
- Three years’ experience using authoring tools in a learning management system (such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle).
- Demonstrated knowledge of developing materials using a universal design approach.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and foster an environment of collaboration, respect, and inclusivity, especially in a professional context.
- Demonstrated outstanding customer service skills and particularly adept at handling challenging situations with tact, creativity, and good judgment.
- Experience developing electronic and written presentation materials and giving presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully and inclusively, both in writing and verbally, with a diverse audience.
What We Would Like You to Have:
- Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field from an accredited university or institution
- Three years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role that includes planning, assigning and reviewing work, as well as handling hiring, training and performance management.
- Exceptional record of leadership within a team, division, or organization.
- Experience and/or training in using independent standards in the design and review of online and hybrid courses, such as Quality Matters or the Online Learning Consortium Quality Scorecard (OSCQR).
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Benefits:
· Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
· Vacation leave (15 hours/month), sick leave (8 hours/month), and 10 paid holidays (+1 Special Day).
· Professional development opportunities
· Cell phone provider discounts available at AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile/Sprint
· Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
· Retirement savings paid by the university.
· Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
· Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Pay range: The anticipated starting salary is $88,000 – $98,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with education, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Work environment:
· Ecampus currently operates on a hybrid schedule, Tuesdays and Thursdays are designated in-office days as well as additional days as needed.
· Typical office environment.
· This position may require travel.
· This position may require working events after hours or on the weekends.
How to Apply
If you are excited about the opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization please submit an application using the link - https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/159852 Posting #P08498UF Closing date: 10/14/202473 total views, 0 today