Friends University is seeking to fill the Instructional Designer position in Wichita Kansas. The Instructional Designer is a critical member of the Academic team, working with full-time faculty to create online courses and programs. The designer will use a range of technologies and systems to develop dynamic and pedagogically/andragogical sound online courses. The designer will facilitate faculty development in online instruction best practices. The designer will facilitate the process of reviewing and scoring all online courses.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with faculty to design and develop new online courses that align with institutional goals and incorporate pedagogical and androgogical sound practices.
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Assist faculty in the creation and refinement of course syllabus, ensuring alignment with course objectives and best practices for online learning.
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Support faculty in enhancing and updating existing online courses to improve content quality, engagement, and student outcomes, while ensuring course are designed with sound online learning principles.
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Stay up to date with the latest e-learning tools, technologies, and trends to continuously enhance the digital learning environment.
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Provide training and support to faculty and staff on video recording, editing techniques, and the effective use of multimedia, including video editing software, to ensure professional end engaging course content delivery.
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Work with Online Learning team to conduct training, tutorials, or one-on-one sessions using educational technologies to promote best practices in student engagement and interactive content presentation.
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Evaluate and recommend innovative tools and strategies that foster student engagement, enhance learning experiences, and improve course outcomes through gamification, video integration, and other digital resources.
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Assist faculty in developing content and design for In-Person, Hybrid, and Distance Virtual classes.
Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the Universitys RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is:
Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.
Two years of relevance experience. A solid understanding of the principles of instructional theory. Ability to research and evaluate emerging educational technologies and appropriately apply them to meet intended learning objectives. An in-depth understanding of instructional design issues related to teaching and learning in on-line courses. Ability to apply learning theories to online course design, including universal design for online learning. Experience using Moodle system preferred. Experience with multimedia applications and development.
Bachelors required. Masters degree preferred.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner is required. Ability to work well with faculty and staff. Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule.
Please visit our employment site at https://www.friends.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted.
Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community, we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue on this journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
