The Instructional Designer will play a critical role in assisting faculty with designing, developing, and implementing high-quality educational experiences that support student learning and engagement. This position collaborates closely with faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders to enhance course delivery through innovative instructional strategies and effective use of technology.

Education & Experience Requirements
Education: Master’s degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or related field
Experience:
• Proven experience of three (3) years in instructional design
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS)
• Strong knowledge of instructional theories and best practices in pedagogy
• Excellent skills in multimedia design and development tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate Storyline, Camtasia)
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational settings
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with quality assurance and accessibility standards in education
• Familiarity with data analysis and evaluation methodologies
• Experience providing faculty development and training

Essential Functions & Position Duties

1. Course Design and Development: Collaborating with faculty to design and develop online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. This includes creating course objectives, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials
2. Technology Integration: Identifying and integrating appropriate technologies and multimedia resources into the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning
3. Content Creation: Developing instructional content such as videos, interactive modules, simulations, and other multimedia resources
4. Assessment Design: Creating assessments that accurately measure student learning and provide meaningful feedback. This includes developing quizzes, exams, rubrics, and other evaluation tools
5. Faculty Support and Training: Providing training and support to faculty on the use of instructional technologies and best practices in pedagogy and course design
6. Research and Evaluation: Researching instructional strategies and technologies to stay current with trends and best practices and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional interventions and making data-driven recommendations for improvement
7. Quality Assurance: Ensuring that courses and materials meet quality standards and are accessible to all students, including those with disabilities
8. Collaboration: Working with various stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, and IT staff, to ensure that instructional design initiatives align with institutional goals and objectives
9. Project Management: Overseeing instructional design projects from conception to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are adhered to
10. Continuous Improvement: Continuously seeking opportunities to improve instructional practices and student learning outcomes through feedback and reflection

These duties require a blend of pedagogical expertise, technological proficiency, and project management skills.

Non-essential functions of the position
Other duties as assigned. Duties must be performed on the John A. Logan College campus or designated location.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Type of Position: Full-time; Professional Staff; Level 1

Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; Monday-Friday

Salary range starts at: $40,000

Complete a John A. Logan College professional application and submit a resume. Current employees may complete an internal application and submit a resume.

If you have questions, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at 618-985-2828 x 8912 or at humanresources@jalc.edu.

John A. Logan College is an equal-opportunity employer. John A. Logan does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.