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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities · 4 weeks ago

Instructional Designer - Education Consultant 2 (AA25207)

Mankato

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$34.69/hr - $51.45/hr

Minnesota State University, Mankato is seeking an Instructional Designer to support faculty in course planning and development. The role involves managing projects, utilizing instructional technology, and researching design theories to enhance online learning experiences.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of instructional design functions related to supporting faculty in the planning, development, and delivery of their courses in ways that advance teaching, pedagogy, access and equity practices and socially just learning spaces

Partner with IT Solutions Academic Technology team to use instructional technology tools to design interactive learning content

Manage multiple projects working with subject matter experts to design and build online courses

Research instructional design theories and tools for applicability in learning

Qualification

Instructional designLearning management systemsELearning authoring toolsLearning theoriesProject managementDiversityInclusionCoachingCreativityCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, with experience managing projects to completion within budget and time constraints in a virtual team environment

Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and external parties, and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment that supports DEI initiatives

Proficiency in using technology tools and learning management systems to design and deliver online and hybrid courses, with experience working as an instructional designer in an online teaching or training environment

Understanding of learning theories, instructional design models, instructional web development, online curriculum, and other instructional methodologies

Experience working with an eLearning authoring system such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline

Experience working in e-learning platforms such as Desire2Learn Brightspace

Experience leading stakeholders through coaching and educating on the need for quality course design

Preferred

Master's degree preferred (Conferred on an official transcript at time of application)

Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and orchestrated professional development activities

Creativity and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Experience working with the Quality Matters rubric

Ability to work in and create a positive, productive, and flexible work environment

Knowledge of American with Disabilities Act Compliance, web accessibility issues

Benefits

11 paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)

A Pension Plan

457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options

Pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts

Employer paid life insurance

Short and long term disability

Professional development

A tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

Company

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Minnesota State is the third largest system of state colleges and universities in the nation with 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses.

Founded in 1995

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees

https://minnstate.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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