Description

Instructional Designer – Part-time (14 Hours a week)

Grade: 12 Non Bargaining Unit, Non Exempt

Location: Fully Remote

Basic Function

This position is grant funded by the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) Program under the US Department of Education. The grant was awarded in January, 2024 for four years and is scheduled to finish on 12/31/27, with the possibility of a no-cost extension. Rural Opportunities and Development (ROAD) to Success supports students at Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, Randolph, or Online who graduated from a rural Vermont high school or transferred from a rural Vermont Community College campus to persist at Vermont State University and graduate. Under general supervision of the Assistant Vice President of Online Programs, the Instructional Designer (ID) serves as an innovative resource providing consultation, training, and support to faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs) in designing and delivering effective and engaging online learning experiences for undergraduate courses/programs. The ID provides expertise and knowledge on various pedagogical and andragogical approaches and effective practices to support online and hybrid course delivery

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply instructional design theories, practice, and methods in the course development and redevelopment processes.
• Design and build online and hybrid courses in collaboration with faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Maintain the flow of tasks and monitor due date timelines for faculty and SMEs to complete course development projects as outlined in the University’s course development procedures.
• Align a course quality design rubric to new or existing course development and provide constructive and supportive feedback to faculty SMEs.
• Shape existing academic content into engaging and effective online learning experiences.
• Review and revise instructional materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment of the academic content with learning objectives.
• Follow the course development processes and policies at Vermont State University.

Skills And Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of online learning principles, adult learning theories, and instructional design best practices.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of learning management systems, specifically Canvas
• Knowledge of MS O365

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in higher education.
• Evidence of experience with online course quality.
• Online learning instructional support experience.
• Positive collaboration with faculty at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Masters Degree preferred.

NOTE: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Instructional Design Specialist role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, duties, or responsibilities. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned as needed.

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.

VTSU Diversity Statement

NOTE: This job is subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

About Organization

Vermont State University builds on an incredible legacy of innovative programs, well-equipped campuses, and expert faculty to deliver practical and accessible education to students all over Vermont and beyond.