Instructional Designer

at  Houston Christian University

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Instructional Designer manages select HCU online courses through their life cycle and drives the activities associated with the development, evaluation, assessment, and internal operations of academic programs, courses, and/or product lines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• At least one or more year’s experience writing/editing and developing instructional materials, e.g., curriculum design or instructional design
• At least three or more years’ experience aligning student learning outcomes with curriculum, course content, materials, and evaluation
• At least three or more years’ experience performing project management activities.
• Master’s degree in instructional design is preferred
• IT and Cyber experience preferred
• At least five years of experience performing in an instructional design role is preferred
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and other stakeholders to develop a curriculum is preferred.
• Experience creating assessments to support student learning outcomes preferred
• Possess an understanding of instructional design principles and experience with course design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate and conduct data analysis, present research findings, projects, and recommendations
• Able to organize and independently manage various projects simultaneously
• Able to be results-oriented
• Able to demonstrate sufficient analytical and strategic thinking to plan and manage designated projects to ensure project progress on schedule and within the prescribed budget, as described above.
• Able to use data for program design and revision.
• Able to use personal software packages to perform word processing activities, as well as create and generate spreadsheets
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in Blackboard SAAS and/or Ultra LMS and Canvas LMS
• Ability to operate office equipment (i.e., copiers, fax machines, etc)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in dealing with large workloads
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under tight deadlines
• Ability to quickly learn and use specific business software and hardware
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 25 lbs. – occasionally
• Ability to sit – frequently
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time – occasionally
• Ability to walk reasonable distances – occasionally
• Ability to bend or stoop – occasionally
• Ability to climb or reach overhead – occasionally
• Ability to communicate via speech, hearing, and sight – frequently

• Develops and monitors a work plan for curriculum development and maintenance projects. Manages activities of projects to ensure they progress on schedule and are completed by established deadlines.
• Evaluates materials to ensure conformance with established University policies, practices, and standards as well as instructional alignment and appropriate styles, standards, and specifications to achieve established program outcomes.
• Uses multiple measures of student learning outcomes to formulate recommendations for course and program improvement. Presents research findings and recommendations to the online division management as needed or requested.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of HCU curriculum, policies, practices, standards, and philosophy.
• Maintains a professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and pursuing related professional development opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.