Oklahoma State University · 9 hours ago
Instructional Designer
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $55K/yr
3+ years expOklahoma State University is seeking an Instructional Designer to work collaboratively with faculty and other staff to design, develop, and implement high-quality learning experiences. This role involves providing training on instructional technologies and ensuring that online and hybrid courses meet quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Analyzes learner and faculty needs, designs and develops interventions in response to assessed needs, and recommends instructional strategies and technologies to facilitate achievement of desired learning outcomes
Designs and develops learning content, eLearning objects, and complete courses for fully online and/or hybrid/blended delivery using eLearning authorware such as Rise 360, Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, iSpring Suite, Elucidat, etc.)
Works collaboratively with faculty and other CTLE staff, as appropriate, to promote effective teaching strategies, determine appropriate applications of learning technologies in courses, and provide assistance with planning, designing and/or coordinating course materials
Designs, plans, develops, and facilitates professional development sessions (virtual and in-person) on topics related to instructional design, use of the Canvas LMS and other instructional technologies, and learning theories, including active learning, adult learning/andragogy, student engagement, etc. Creates training materials and support materials for faculty, as necessary
Collaborates with the OSU-OKC accessibility team and other CTLE staff, as appropriate, to facilitate workshops for faculty on best practices for meeting accessibility standards and the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
Analyzes and evaluates OSU-OKC courses/curricular offerings, reports findings, and works with faculty and other CTLE staff to ensure all online and hybrid courses meet established quality standards
Articulates the scope, risks, progress, and milestones of all assigned instructional design projects through the use of project plans, scope documents, and reports, as appropriate
Participate in the development of policies and procedures for online course quality design and delivery
Completes all mandatory training and participates in a minimum of two professional development activities each year
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Learning Technologies, Educational Psychology, Education, or related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Three years or more experience teaching (as instructor of record) in a higher education environment
Two years or more of experience performing instructional design services in a higher education/academic environment, including designing and developing learning content, courses, and resources focused on active learning and effective teaching and learning practices
Two years or more of experience with online learning technologies, including intermediate to advanced levels of proficiency with learning management systems (LMSs) such as Canvas, Desire2Learn/Brightspace, Blackboard, etc
Experience providing training workshops or sessions for higher education faculty and/or staff on a variety of topics, including instructional design principles, learning theories, active learning techniques, and the features and/or functionality of instructional technologies and tools
Thorough knowledge of instructional design principles and approaches, such as the ADDIE model, systematic ID, iterative design (rapid prototyping), Backward Design, Successive Approximation Model (SAM), etc
In-depth knowledge of principles of adult education and learning, especially learning theories, andragogical principles, active learning approaches, and student engagement strategies
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the features and functionality of learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas (or Desire2Learn/Brightspace, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.) and media tools and platforms (e.g., YuJa, Panopto, Zoom, YouTube, Camtasia, etc.)
Well versed in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, accessibility and ADA-compliance, WCAG 2.2 guidelines, and other accessibility standards
Actively and continuously maintain up-to-date knowledge of current teaching, learning, and instructional technology issues, trends, and best practices
Strong eLearning authoring skills using applications such as Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, iSpring Suite, Trivantis Lectora Inspire, etc
Strong creativity and skills in web design, especially HTML5 and CSS
Proficiency in creating multimedia assets for online learning using technologies such as Adobe Creative Cloud titles, Camtasia, SnagIt, Microsoft Office 365 titles, etc
Strong communication, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills, and ability to work collaboratively to achieve positive results
Strong problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task and meet expected deadlines
Advanced skills in planning, organizing, and self-management
Ability to work with faculty (subject matter experts) on the design, development, and maintenance of online and hybrid courses
Ability to integrate current educational technologies to promote effective teaching strategies that improve the learning experiences of students
Demonstrated ability to relate well individually and in group settings to college faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff
Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brands with positivity and professionalism
Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior
Preferred
Quality Matters-certified Peer Reviewer, Master Reviewer, or other QM certification
At least two years of experience teaching fully online and/or blended/hybrid course(s) in a higher education environment
Familiarity with web-based academic integrity services (TurnItIn), online remote proctoring solutions (e.g., ProctorU, Respondus, Honorlock, Verity, etc.)
Significant experience with online learning tools and management systems, new media applications, and content development tools
Familiar with instructional applications of various technologies, such as video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.), interactive video, podcasting, etc
Company
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$261.63MKey Investors
State of OklahomaU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-05-29Grant· $250M
2024-12-10Grant· $0.09M
2024-07-17Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
William Paiva
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