Instructional Designer

Provides instructional design, pedagogical, and educational technology support to faculty in the delivery of face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses and programs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities:The instructional designer provides specialized expertise in the design, development, and pedagogical strategies for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. This role supports the continuous enhancement of teaching and learning by guiding faculty through course creation, delivery, and improvement processes for academic programs. The instructional designer offers tailored support in individual, small group, and large group settings to assist faculty with instructional projects. Facilitates collaboration between the Department of Cyberlearning, the Institute for Teaching and Learning, and YSU Information Technology Services to ensure seamless course delivery and support. Partners directly with faculty to design and develop effective and engaging curriculum for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. Provides guidance on instructional strategies, teaching methods, and course materials, and develop instructional resources to support these goals. Assists faculty in effectively incorporating educational technologies into their courses to enhance teaching and learning and create engaging and interactive face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning experiences. Promotes and supports effective teaching practices, including active learning, student-centered instruction, and assessment for learning through professional development programming and consultation services. Actively engages in professional development and continuing education to stay current with best practices and evolving instructional design techniques. Utilizes Blackboard's administrative capabilities as required and ensures faculty and staff are trained to use LMS tools effectively. Assists in overseeing student-staffed labs to support instructional technology as needed. Provides troubleshooting and technical support for technology-related issues as directed. Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires. Performs other related duties as assigned. Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment. Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Potential for remote work Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees. Reports to: Director, Department of Cyberlearning Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; online learning best practices; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management. Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*; project management for the implementation of course innovation and development projects. Ability to: Collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships. (*) Developed after employment. Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, or related field; two or more years of experience in support of instruction; experience with a wide variety of media and instructional software and technologies (examples include Blackboard, the Adobe Creative Cloud, Office365 Suite, etc.). Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, or related field; professional experience in Higher Education; experience using accessibility technologies.