Instructional Designer

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Shepherd University is hiring an Instructional Designer to develop, enhance, and lead training sessions focused on online teaching effectiveness and instructional technology integration across various learning formats. The role involves overseeing quality assurance of online courses, creating e-learning support materials, and aligning online programs with Quality Matters certification standards.

Highlights

Develop and lead training sessions for online, hybrid, and in-person teaching effectiveness.
Oversee assessment and quality assurance processes for online courses.
Create e-learning content, facilitation guides, training aids, and self-led materials using curriculum development tools.
Collaborate closely with online programs to meet Quality Matters certification standards.
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with Teams and SharePoint.
Experience with learning management systems and online course tools in higher education; Brightspace LMS preferred.
Knowledge of web-based tools, online conferencing software like Zoom and VoiceThread, and basic HTML and image editing software.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field and six years of instructional design experience.
Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 annually for a full-time, 12-month position.
Position is within the Academic Affairs department at Shepherd University.

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Posting Number	S401P
Working Title	Instructional Designer
FLSA	Exempt
Pay Grade	Non-Classified
Advertised Salary	$45,000 - $55,000
Position Status	Full Time
Appointment Length	12 Months
Department	Academic Affairs
Job Summary/Basic Function	- Develop, enhance, and lead in-house training sessions for online teaching effectiveness and the integration of instructional technology into online, hybrid, and in-person classes - Oversee the assessment/quality assurance process for online courses - Maintain awareness of new developments in training and instructional design and recommend modifications in our curriculum and practices - Use curriculum development tools to create effective e-learning training, facilitation guides, course material, training aids, self-led material, and other training support material as required - Work first-hand with fully online programs to align them with standards needed to achieve Quality Matters program certification
Minimum Qualifications	- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with multiple constituencies and stakeholders of all levels, in a fast- paced, dynamic work environment - Knowledge of current and emerging instructional strategies and best practices, and proven ability to adapt and learn new procedures, process, and technology. - Knowledge of pedagogical issues related to online teaching and learning as well as current and emerging technologies from an instructional design perspective. - Demonstrated ability to train one-on-one and in a group setting, as well as the ability to collaborate with faculty remotely as well as face-to-face. - Ability to exercise independent judgment and solve problems in creative and productive ways - Experience with current learning management systems and online course tools in higher education. - Experience with web-based tools and technologies and online conferencing software (e.g. VoiceThread, Zoom,). - Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint); preferred knowledge of other MS tools such as Teams, Sharepoint, etc. - Knowledge of basic HTML, basic image manipulation software, such as Fireworks or Photoshop. - Experience with content creation tools such as, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate Articulate Storyline, and Rise preferred but not required. - Basic knowledge of streaming audio and video, compression methods, file types, and formats.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Learning Engineering, or related field preferred Six years’ experience in instructional design preferred Experience with Brightspace LMS preferred
Posting Date	05/13/2026
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Description of Job Duties	- Develop, enhance, and lead in-house training sessions for online teaching effectiveness and the integration of instructional technology into online, hybrid, and in-person classes - Oversee the assessment/quality assurance process for online courses - Maintain awareness of new developments in training and instructional design and recommend modifications in our curriculum and practices - Use curriculum development tools to create effective e-learning training, facilitation guides, course material, training aids, self-led material, and other training support material as required - Work first-hand with fully online programs to align them with standards needed to achieve Quality Matters program certification

Description of Job Duties

- Develop, enhance, and lead in-house training sessions for online teaching effectiveness and the integration of instructional technology into online, hybrid, and in-person classes

- Oversee the assessment/quality assurance process for online courses

- Maintain awareness of new developments in training and instructional design and recommend modifications in our curriculum and practices

- Use curriculum development tools to create effective e-learning training, facilitation guides, course material, training aids, self-led material, and other training support material as required

- Work first-hand with fully online programs to align them with standards needed to achieve Quality Matters program certification

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