Instructional Designer - Part Time, Temporary

JOB TITLE: Instructional Designer – Part Time Temporary

PRIORITY DEADLINE: February 5, 2025

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Temporary

COMPENSATION:  $34/hour

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Academics

REPORTS TO: Director of Early Entry and Instructional Logistics

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design or related field
• Advanced knowledge in applying common instructional design principles and best practices
• Experience designing course materials and operating learning management systems (LMS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two years of relevant professional experience/instructional design experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Experience as an administrator of a LMS, such as Brightspace/Desire2Learn
• Understanding of website design best practices
• Proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe, Canva, etc.)
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues
• Experience teaching others and developing learning materials concerning the use of hardware and software applications
• Knowledge of educational assessment and evaluation methods
• Experience with conducting course reviews via an industry recognized rubric, and communicating results and recommendations
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Highly attentive to detail and accuracy
• Excellent critical thinking skills

POSITION SUMMARY:  

This position is responsible for working with Subject Matter Experts (instructors and others) to assist with the development and review of high-quality courses for Academic and Workforce Development in the Learning Management System, Desire2Learn. This may include assisting in the development and delivery of self-paced learning modules, standard content, videos, webinars, and documentation. The Instructional Designer will function as a part of the Academics and Workforce Development teams and work collaboratively across other departments to help effectively deliver distance-learning, synchronous, asynchronous, or correspondence course curricula.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with instructor Subject Matter Experts (SME)s to identify, design, and develop course materials and assets while completing course development projects.
• Aid in preparing proposed and existing courses for design review based on industry standards and the NPRC-approved rubric
• Recommend innovative design, format, and/or technological changes to further engage learners.
• Assist in the development and organization of online lesson materials using faculty content, other instructional content, software applications, and the LMS as directed.
• Collaborate with SMEs on developing engaging content (e.g., video, audio, and/or interactive)
• Adhere to project timelines for instructional design projects

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to obtain the following clearances and training:

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History Record Check
• Federal Criminal History Background Check
• Training Certificate - Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate in English, orally and/or in writing
• Ability to read, comprehend, and recall instructions and guidelines
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information

WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK SCHEDULE:

• Remote work assignment is approved for this position
  • Work hours:
    • Employees are expected to work a maximum of 28 hours weekly

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• No travel required

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, use of a service animal due to disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran status, age, or other classification protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.