[Asis-l] Job Posting: Instructional Designer / Great Falls College MSU

[Laura Wight]

Position:              Instructional Designer
Salary:                  $38,000-45,000/ year commensurate with and experience
Union:                  N/A
Available:            December 20, 2012
Apply By:             Friday, November 30, 2012

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Great Falls College MSU  is seeking an Instructional Designer who will provide leadership with assisting faculty in the development of appropriate teaching and learning strategies and applications utilizing instructional technologies, including web-based applications and digital/social media.  This encompasses a broad range of technologies including the Desire2Learn Learning Management System, interactive video, live online courseware and other emerging technologies to support all aspects of eLearning. The Instructional Designer participates as a team member in the Division of eLearning and Library Services and reports to the Division Director of eLearning and Library Services. This is a full time benefits eligible position.

Specific responsibilities for this position include:

. Work collaboratively to design, lead or participate in the development of dynamic instructional materials for online, hybrid and face-to-face courses; . Provide first-line of support through chat, phone, e-mail, web-conferencing and drop-in consultation. Acts as a single point of contact to assist faculty in maintenance, technical design and course content issues; . Create course design templates and modular support materials as needed; . Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies and tools and make recommendations for use; assist faculty in integrating technological innovations into the course development process; . Lead, assist, develop and model effective design practices and implement technologies to support eLearning and the integration of educational technology on campus; . Participate in evaluating and assessing instructional effectiveness and continuous improvement of course materials in collaboration with faculty. Conduct online course audit observations/evaluations for adjunct faculty; . Represent department on committees or task forces dealing with online or technology-related activities on campus as needed; . Design, present or publish appropriate training and support resources, workshops or courses to faculty and adjuncts both face to face and online; . Creates and updates the faculty resources portion of the eLearning webpage; . Assist faculty in implementing changes to course material based on faculty feedback and course evaluation processes; . Collaborate with the MSU four campus Desire2Learn team on upgrade decisions, troubleshooting issues, and other related areas; . Works closely with the Director of eLearning and Library Services and other division staff in strategic planning; . Serve as the primary campus liaison for designing, troubleshooting and maintaining the learning management system faculty training course; and . Collaborate with department team members in work assignment or project completion and in other areas as needed to support Great Falls College MSU eLearning efforts.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

. Bachelor's Degree in instructional technology, education or a related field; . Experience as a teacher, trainer and/or professional development instructor for adult learners; . Experience designing instruction for online learning environments; . Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles and practices; . Experience interpreting student and instructor needs to produce effective instructional materials and technologies to support teaching and learning; . Experience working with HTML, PDF and FLASH or related file types and technology; . Excellent verbal and written communication skills in teaching and training situations; and . Demonstrated experience using a course/learning management system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

. Desire2Learn experience;
. Demonstrated experience working with people of varied technological skills; . Experience working with educators using a variety of approaches to teaching and learning in a variety of curricular areas; . Two or more years of professional teaching experience in an educational setting; and . Advanced skill in using or deploying a learning management system.

For more information and to apply, visit:  http://www.msugf.edu/jobseekers/Detail.php?Instructional-Designer-91

Laura M. Wight, M.S.L.S., M.Ed.
Division Director of eLearning and Library Services Great Falls College Montana State University
2100 16th Avenue South
Great Falls, Montana 59405

406.771.4318 / laura.wight at msugf.edu


Changing lives - Achieving dreams
Our Mission is to foster the success of our students and their communities through innovative, flexible learning opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations resulting in self-fulfillment and competitiveness in an increasingly global society.