Cornerstone University
Instructional Designer
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
Cornerstone University is hiring an Instructional Designer. This role involves designing, reviewing, and revising curriculum for online platforms, collaborating with faculty and subject matter experts, and utilizing generative AI tools to create instructional content aligned with the university's Christ-centered mission.
Highlights
- Develop and design courses and curriculum using Cornerstone University design practices.
- Create and edit online learning materials and experiences within Brightspace and SOAR LMS platforms.
- Use generative AI tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT to facilitate content creation.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop course content and instructional aids.
- Manage online learning communities and analyze student performance data.
- Train instructors, students, and employees on learning technologies.
- Master’s degree in instructional design or related field with five years of relevant experience required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams essential; Brightspace LMS experience is a plus.
- Commitment to Christian values aligned with Cornerstone University's mission and doctrinal statement.
- Ability to work remote or hybrid with effective technology collaboration and occasional campus events attendance.
Instructional Designer Full Description
Careers HomeCurrent Openings | Careers At Cornerstone UniversityInstructional Designer (Remote)Department: | Online Learning
Office: | Remote/Online
Location: |
Job ID: | 1154
START YOUR APPLICATIONAn instructional designer at Cornerstone University is a full-time and can work onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan, or fully remote, or hybrid, and is responsible for aiding in the creation, review, and revision of curriculum for various schools and online platforms within the University. The Designers report to the Assistant Vice President for Online Learning in Academics. Designers will consult with subject matter experts like faculty, and applying design and learning theory, will craft course designs appropriate for an online platform, instructor manuals, student guides, and other materials required for online courses. In addition, successful instructional designers will utilize generative AI tools to help in the content creation of the unique SOAR mobile platform. Cornerstone University employs a subject-matter centric focus for its modular online curricula and designers are expected to be aligned with that focus. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and designs courses and curriculum according to CU design practicesEdits and develops online learning materialsCreates learning experiences and environments in the CU LMS, Brightspace and SOAR platformDesigns learning activities, assignments, and assessmentsCreates computer-based training (CBT) modules and storyboardsDevelops instructor’s aids, rubrics, and other teaching toolsCollaborates with subject matter experts to develop course contentManages online learning communities and collects student performance dataAnalyzes, updates, and refines existing online contentTrains instructors, students, and employees in how to use learning technologiesCommunicates effectively and frequently with a variety of constituenciesIf remote, attends important events on campus such as graduation and faculty retreats, up to four times per yearAll Cornerstone University employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.Utilizes Generative AI tools to help facilitate the creation of instructional assets.Other duties may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:Master’s degree in instructional design or a related fieldFive years of related experienceCommunication ProficiencyInitiativePersonal effectiveness/credibilityResults drivenStress management/composurePerformance managementOperational knowledge of Brightspace a plusOperational knowledge of Generative AI tools include Gemini, ChatGPT and other LLM’sProficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPointProficiency in Microsoft Teams is essentialData collection and organizationSkills and Characteristics:Strong organizational skills, well disciplined, able to work under pressure of many priorities and meet deadlinesCapable of long-range planning processesResults drivenProficient written and verbal communicatorPossesses personal initiative and is a self-starterCollaborativeCreative problem solverEmpathetic and student centeredAdditional Qualifications:This job operates in a remote or hybrid work environment. Successful candidates will have the ability to collaborate through technology and be available during work hours for meetings, collaboration and synchronous chat sessions to facilitate projects to a successful end.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.The Cornerstone Christian World ViewThe Cornerstone Academic VisionThe Cornerstone Beautiful Christian CommunityThe Marriage and Human Sexuality Position StatementThese core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.
Office: | Remote/Online
Location: |
Job ID: | 1154
START YOUR APPLICATIONAn instructional designer at Cornerstone University is a full-time and can work onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan, or fully remote, or hybrid, and is responsible for aiding in the creation, review, and revision of curriculum for various schools and online platforms within the University. The Designers report to the Assistant Vice President for Online Learning in Academics. Designers will consult with subject matter experts like faculty, and applying design and learning theory, will craft course designs appropriate for an online platform, instructor manuals, student guides, and other materials required for online courses. In addition, successful instructional designers will utilize generative AI tools to help in the content creation of the unique SOAR mobile platform. Cornerstone University employs a subject-matter centric focus for its modular online curricula and designers are expected to be aligned with that focus. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and designs courses and curriculum according to CU design practicesEdits and develops online learning materialsCreates learning experiences and environments in the CU LMS, Brightspace and SOAR platformDesigns learning activities, assignments, and assessmentsCreates computer-based training (CBT) modules and storyboardsDevelops instructor’s aids, rubrics, and other teaching toolsCollaborates with subject matter experts to develop course contentManages online learning communities and collects student performance dataAnalyzes, updates, and refines existing online contentTrains instructors, students, and employees in how to use learning technologiesCommunicates effectively and frequently with a variety of constituenciesIf remote, attends important events on campus such as graduation and faculty retreats, up to four times per yearAll Cornerstone University employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.Utilizes Generative AI tools to help facilitate the creation of instructional assets.Other duties may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:Master’s degree in instructional design or a related fieldFive years of related experienceCommunication ProficiencyInitiativePersonal effectiveness/credibilityResults drivenStress management/composurePerformance managementOperational knowledge of Brightspace a plusOperational knowledge of Generative AI tools include Gemini, ChatGPT and other LLM’sProficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPointProficiency in Microsoft Teams is essentialData collection and organizationSkills and Characteristics:Strong organizational skills, well disciplined, able to work under pressure of many priorities and meet deadlinesCapable of long-range planning processesResults drivenProficient written and verbal communicatorPossesses personal initiative and is a self-starterCollaborativeCreative problem solverEmpathetic and student centeredAdditional Qualifications:This job operates in a remote or hybrid work environment. Successful candidates will have the ability to collaborate through technology and be available during work hours for meetings, collaboration and synchronous chat sessions to facilitate projects to a successful end.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.The Cornerstone Christian World ViewThe Cornerstone Academic VisionThe Cornerstone Beautiful Christian CommunityThe Marriage and Human Sexuality Position StatementThese core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.
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