Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
Instructional Designer
Edtech.com's Summary
Grand Canyon Education is hiring an Instructional Designer. The role involves designing, developing, and evaluating both classroom and web-based learning experiences using instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Highlights
- Designs curriculum using GCU web learning media and instructional design models.
- Conducts front-end analysis including needs assessment and task analysis.
- Develops engaging learning units and measurement instruments for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
- Applies adult learning practices and storyboarding for instructional strategies.
- Requires 3-5 years of instructional design experience and a Bachelor's degree; Master’s preferred.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office suite are mandatory.
- Strong writing and communication skills with command of English grammar.
- Experience designing e-learning and delivering classroom training is necessary.
- Emphasizes competencies such as integrity, professionalism, and student and customer orientation.
Instructional Designer Full Description
Instructional Designer
Nationwide
Full time
The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and evaluating high-quality learning experiences that support effective teaching and learning. This role applies instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and data-driven analysis to create engaging classroom and web-based learning solutions. The ideal candidate is student-focused, collaborative, and skilled in transforming complex content into meaningful instructional experiences.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS:
- Utilizes GCU web learning media as one source to develop curriculum.
- Uses front-end analysis including needs assessment, task analysis, content analysis, characteristic assessment, environmental review and instructional analysis.
- Designs classroom and web based learning media to develop learning units and ensures follows adult learning practices for optimum learning
- Applies and modifies various instructional design models and instructional systems components to develop thorough instructional and learning systems and environments
- Utilizes story-boarding skills to develop instructional strategies.
- Designs measurement instruments and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data
- Performs additional duties as required.
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Integrity and Ethics
- Student and Customer Oriented
- Communication
- Action Oriented/Problem Solving
- Self-Leadership
- Professionalism
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Master’s degree preferred.
- 3 – 5 years of instructional design experience required.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Indicate Federal or State requirements; (RN, MD, licensed to practice law in the state.)
Computer Skills: Excellent skill in Microsoft Office suite.
Writing and Communication Skills: Excellent knowledge of grammar and command of the English language.
Skills, Abilities, or Other Qualifications: Experience in designing web based learning
(e-learning). Experience in delivering classroom training.
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