Instructional Designer Associate

Job Profile:

Instructional Technologist 2

Job Family:

Instructional Design and Technology

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:

$45,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Assesses, designs, implements, and provides instructional design support for in one or more units to develop resources and materials to support teaching and learning.

Job Description:

The W. P. Carey School of Business, Learning Design and Innovation (LDI) team is looking for an Instructional Designer Associate to assist LDI instructional designers in supporting faculty in the design and development of online courses and course materials using multiple learning management systems (and other instructional technologies) and applying best practices in teaching and learning.

Days and Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM and occasional weekend on-call work

Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology or a related field AND one year of experience providing educational technology development services; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. 

Work Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (10%) Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds (15%) Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to effectively communicate to perform essential functions. Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations and a commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market.

Flexible work options

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Essential Functions:

• Assists Learning Design and Innovation (LDI) instructional designers, WPC faculty and staff in the design, development and maintenance of engaging, interactive and instructionally sound online course materials.
• Provides troubleshooting and other technology support for online teaching and learning products used by faculty, students, and staff.
• In conjunction with the LDI team, performs Quality Assurance reviews for online courses.
• Implement and support learning tools (LTIs) within Canvas.
• Support faculty through the preparation of course content, setup of assignments, and integration of learning tools. 
• Through team communication, presentations, training sessions, conferences and publications, remains current on emerging technologies that have potential value for teaching and learning.
• Assists with the researching and production of clear documentation and other instructional materials (websites, multimedia and online tutorials) to support faculty learning.
• Uses applications such as desktop content authoring tools, document creation applications, presentation tools and emerging technologies to develop custom products to meet user needs.
• Collaborates with instructional designers, academic technologists, project managers, and others to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of course design and development models and processes.
• Apply knowledge of accessibility standards and support accessibility of courses via document remediation and use of accessibility checkers.
• Applies effective organizational skills to coordinate several projects at once, maintain realistic schedules, and clearly communicate when timelines or expectations require adjustment.
• Demonstrates strong judgment in determining priorities, focusing on the highest-impact tasks first while managing multiple projects and communicating proactively about shifting timelines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Designing, developing, implementing, revising, and reviewing online courses and course materials in a higher education environment.
• Skill in using a variety of industry-leading technologies and products for development of course content, presentations, web pages, web applications and tutorials.
• Online course evaluation and Quality Matters best practices and processes.
• Troubleshooting and supporting faculty and staff use of technology.
• Working in a higher education environment, interacting and supporting faculty and
• administration.
• Online instructional design for adult learning; principles, practices, and techniques; Security/permission methods and standards for course access.
• Knowledge of any learning management system (LMS), specifically Canvas.
• Writing, proofreading and editing instructional materials.
• Skill in managing multiple projects.

Salary Range: $45,000; to commensurate with education and experience.

Department Statement:

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is the largest business school in the United States with more than 23,000 students and 120,000+ alumni worldwide. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year, the W. P. Carey School welcomes Inclusive Excellence and encourages global thinking. The W. P. Carey School is internationally recognized for its leadership in business education, groundbreaking research and innovation, and renowned faculty, making us one of the top-ranked business schools in the country.

W. P. Carey prides itself on being a place "where business is personal." Business is personal means that kindness, courtesy, and respect lead our actions. We care for each other and support one another. We're proud of that commitment, and look forward to it shaping your experience at W. P. Carey. Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.

All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the University Charter, which reads:

ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

The W. P. Carey School of Business continually strives to foster a welcoming environment.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workdayusing the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$15786.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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