Instructional Designer
Position Summary:
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) is seeking an Instructional Designer for its Distance Learning Department. This is a full-time, 12-month, professional staff position located in Portales, New Mexico. The Instructional Designer reports to the Director of Distance Learning.
The person in this position will collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance the development and design of online/hybrid courses. Specifically, the individual will provide hands-on instructional design support, and training on effective course design and instruction. Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate skill in enhancing the quality of online courses, and will possess current QM certification, or can obtain one following hire. This is a residential appointment and campus presence is required.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with faculty and staff to ensure timely completion and delivery of online courses and projects using sound instructional design principles
- Work with faculty to continually improve the quality of online/hybrid courses through a variety of quality improvement initiatives such as Quality Matters and OCS (Online Course Standards) reviews
- Serve as the institution’s representative and trainer for Quality Matters
- Proficiency in ensuring digital accessibility protocols in current and new online course development
- Develop training and learning resources for online faculty and staff
- Consult with faculty and make recommendations for incorporating appropriate instructional technologies into the online teaching/learning environment
- Keep current with developments pertaining to online higher education, pedagogy, learning theories and new instructional strategies and technologies
- Attend professional workshops and meetings to share knowledge, and network with other instructional design professionals
- Assist in the development and implementation of logistical, instructional, and pedagogical policies for the ENMU online program
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Technology or a related field
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Significant experience in hybrid and/or online faculty support, course development, and instructional design
- Substantial experience with QM certification of courses and programs
- Current QM certification
- Online teaching experience
- Evidence of ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Evidence of ability to lead complex, time-sensitive projects to successful completion
- Works positively with diverse groups of people, especially in a professional context
- Outstanding interpersonal, oral, electronic, and written presentation skills
- Proficiency working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferably Canvas
Working Conditions
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
- Work is performed during normal work hours but may require evening and weekend hours for special events or to meet deadlines
- Work is sedentary in nature with ten pounds maximum weight to lift and carry
- Work requires talking and/or hearing
The ENMU online program is poised for quantum growth, and we invite you to be a part of it.
Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]
Additional Information
Application Review Date: Open Until Filled
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the “Apply” link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.
Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University’s non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.enmu.edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu
Insurance
Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.
- Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
- Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
- Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
- Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.
Retirement
Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.
The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 475b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF.
Paid Time Off
Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month. Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave. Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees. Temporary employees do not accrue leave.
Employee Educational Assistance Plan
Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for one course (up to four credit hours) per semester. Employees’ spouses may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.
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