Instructional Designer I

Pay Range

USD $28.20 – USD $30.76 /Hr.

Overview

Clarkson University invites applications for an Instructional Designer I (ID) to join the Teaching & Learning Corner team in the Office of Information Technology. This position provides expertise to faculty in course design and creation, incorporating best practices in pedagogy, methodology, use of digital content, and course outcomes. The ID offers direct technical support to faculty, staff, and students utilizing various technologies in face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. Professional development is encouraged and supported. The ID will maintain expertise on supported digital technologies, including Moodle, integrated digital tools, and communication tools. A successful candidate will be able to work on a highly collaborative technical team to provide training and documentation to the University community. Preference will be given to candidates looking to work on-site at the Potsdam campus. However, Clarkson is also open to considering Hybrid and/or Fully Remote options for this position.

You must reside in one of the following states to work remotely:

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support faculty, staff, and subject matter experts in designing, revising, implementing, and assessing instructional strategies, course materials, assessment techniques, and appropriate integration of instructional technologies that engage students and promote increased retention and student success
•  Designs and produces learning materials in a variety of formats including: print, graphics, audio, video, animation and multimedia to support teaching, learning, and University information needs
• Provides assistance to faculty in technology tools and methods, use of instructional software and effective uses of multimedia
•  Designs, develops, and delivers workshops and training to faculty and staff in the use of instructional technologies and educational best practices
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in instructional methods and theory, assessment techniques, and teaching tools and technologies.
• Helps to test and implement use of emerging learning technologies

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimal Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
• Preferred Qualifications: A master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimal Experience: A digital portfolio which demonstrates some progressive, relevant experience.
• Preferred Experience: At least three years of progressive, related experience in a higher education environment with experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

Essential Skills

• Thorough knowledge of instructional design theory and practice required
• Experience designing and implementing assessment of student learning
• Passion for learning and employing technology to advance teaching, learning, and scholarship
• Experience with several of the following: LMS administration and support; instruction and instructional design; media production and post-production; accessibility and assistive technology; distance and hybrid learning; and web development technologies.
•  Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical information
• Ability to build rapport with diverse campus constituencies
• Strong customer service skills with a true desire to help students and fellow employees
• Broad-based experience working in information technology
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with ethical and legal guidelines that govern online education
• Teaching experience in higher education a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statment

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records

About Organization

Clarkson University educates the leaders of the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as an owner, CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. With its main campus located in Potsdam, New York, and additional graduate program and research facilities in the Capital Region and Beacon, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university with signature areas of academic excellence and research directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through more than 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, education, sciences and the health professions, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo and connect discovery and innovation with enterprise.