Instructional Design Coordinator

Institution:	Mount Saint Mary College
Location:	Newburgh, NY
Category:	Admin - Instructional Technology and Design Admin - Distance Education Programs
Posted:	08/28/2009
Application Due:	Open Until Filled
Type:	Full Time

Instructional Design Coordinator (full time)

Office of Distance Education
Mount Saint Mary College

Mount Saint Mary College invites applications for the position of Instructional Design Coordinator to lead the development of fully and blended online courses as well as associated instructor and student supports. The Instructional Design Coordinator will supervise members of an instructional design team, collaborate closely with the faculty (subject matter experts) and academic divisions, and coordinate with relevant College offices in order to meet course and program development goals and objectives and to ensure sufficient supports available to faculty and students.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Develop instructional design procedures and frameworks for course and curriculum development as appropriate to project goals, timeline, and budget
* Lead content writers and multimedia developers and collaborate with subject matter experts to design, develop, evaluate, and refine fully and blended online courses
* Assist the Director in the planning and development of blended online programs
* Ensure the application of appropriate guidelines to online courses and programs in areas such as assistive technologies, accessibility issues, and copyrights
* Develop and teach faculty development courses, workshops, and webinars on online teaching
* Help manage the College's learning management system and synchronous learning platform
* Guide the design and development of multimedia materials (for example, online tutorials, demos, handbooks) for distance education training, supports, and services
* Explore, investigate, analyze, and facilitate the application of emerging technologies for teaching and learning, such as Wikis, blogs, podcasts, and streaming video
* Present and publish work-related practice and findings in professional venues such as journals and conferences

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

* Master's degree, or the equivalent combination of a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience, in instructional design, instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, or other relevant discipline areas
* Teaching experience at the college or university level
* Experience in developing and delivering online courses and/or training
* Knowledge of instructional design theories and models, online pedagogy, and adult learning theories
* Demonstrated experience with Web and multimedia development using tools such as Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Premiere, and Captivate
* Demonstrated ability to manage instructional design projects, regularly collaborate with others in a team environment, and work independently on assigned duties with minimal supervision
* Experience with and working knowledge of learning management systems, such as Moodle, WebCT, and Blackboard
* Excellent organization and project management skills and the ability to meet project deadlines
* Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a relevant discipline area
* 3-5 years of instructional design experience in the development of online courses and curricular in higher education settings
* Experience in developing instructional design procedures and frameworks for course and curriculum development as appropriate to project goals, timeline, and budget
* Experience in leading content writers and collaborating with subject matter experts to develop online courses or other distance learning products
* Experience in managing and supporting faculty's use of learning management systems, such as Moodle, Sakai, WebCT, and Blackboard
* Experience in developing faculty training materials, workshops, and programs
* Exceptional customer service in supporting faculty's integration of technology into their courses through individual consultation and/or group training
* Familiarity with assistive technologies, accessibility guidelines, and copyright laws
* Experience with educational applications of emerging technologies, such as videos, podcasts, Wikis, and blogs
* Publications and presentations in professional journals or conferences

To apply for this position, please email a resume, cover letter explaining relevant qualifications and experience, and the contact information of three references to dejobs@msmc.edu, or mail the documents to:

Dr. Feng Wang, Director of Distance Education
Attn: Instructional Design Coordinator Search
Mount Saint Mary College
330 Powell Avenue
Newburgh, NY 12550-3494

Review of applications begins immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Feng Wang at dejobs@msmc.edu.

Salary commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, tuition waiver, flexible spending accounts, and paid vacation time.