Instructional Designer

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The Division of Extended Studies is a unit within the Academic Affairs division and is responsible for the administrative oversight of the distance and online education initiatives at NCCU. Extended Studies provides support and resources to faculty for the development, delivery, and assessment of online courses and programs.

North Carolina Central University is committed to reaching a diverse student population with a variety of online courses and programs. At NCCU, e-learning is a rapidly growing option in teaching-and-learning. With educational technologies constantly changing, there is a need to have intentional planning, training and development of faculty moving from the traditional face-to-face environment to an online environment. This position will be responsible for assisting faculty online course design and technology integration

Experience in collaborating with faculty to develop and implement learning outcomes and use analytical tools to identify the pedagogical needs of courses; Experience designing, implementing, and conducting faculty development programs; Ability to develop project timelines; Experience with the Blackboard Learning Management platform; Experience with emerging technologies (e.g. social media, mobile devices, Web 2.0 applications, learning analytics); Experience with assessment, evaluation, and educational research methodologies (preferably Quality Matters); Experience in higher education curriculum design; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications and web page editors, graphic software,
and basic HTML.

Masters degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field. At least three years of instructional design and development work experience (preferably in higher education).

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Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Will work as a team member in the Division of Extended Studies. The Instructional Designer works closely with faculty to develop and use appropriate pedagogical and instructional methodologies to integrate higher order learning strategies into the curriculum, improve course instructional design, and effectively advance student-learning outcomes.

The Instructional Designer will consult with content faculty and various campus support services on the following: (1) design, development and evaluation of instructional programs, (2) teaching and assessment techniques, and (3) construction of evaluation programs that promote effective teaching and advance student learning outcomes using both formative and summative measures. This position will also provide individual and group development opportunities for faculty focusing on pedagogy, adult learning theory, instructional technology and best practices for creating enhanced learning environments and assessing student learning in the online environment.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: