Instructional Technology Designer - Law School
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Instructional Technology Designer - Law School at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Coordinates, plans and oversees the
design, development and implementation of online and in-person instruction;
recommends instructional strategies in the development of instructional design
objectives, guidelines and procedures. Reports to Senior Assistant Dean of
Enrollment Management and New Program Development. Duties are as follows:
Provides technical expertise in the
instructional design process and effective ways of delivery instruction for the
Law School programs. Serves as a resource person, liaison and consultant
to faculty, administration, and students.
Consults with faculty to facilitate
informed use of technology to enhance teaching and in online courses. Works with faculty to create
learning experiences that result in successful student outcomes using knowledge
of course design, assessment methods, and teaching strategies in a higher
education environment.
Works with faculty to implement best
practices in the use of emerging technology tools and applications,
incorporating principles of accessibility and inclusion, particularly as they
relate to the use of digital media in higher education. Coordinate,
develop and conduct training workshops; provide guidance as to the
instructional design process and answer questions and resolve problems.
In cooperation with Office of
Technology and Learning, supports learning management system administration and
technical systems training documentation requirements as needed.
Interface with technical computing support personnel to determine software and
hardware functionality needed for online instruction.
Researches, plans, designs,
implements, and assesses Law School teaching and learning initiatives that
encourage the use of emerging technology tools and applications in the
development and implantation of innovative, student-centered learning
environments. Collect data and prepare a variety of accurate reports.
Provide data support to the Assistant Dean and law school leadership as
required.
Provides program support and leadership on various
projects and law school initiatives with minimal supervision.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Unique duties:
Willingness to work some evening and weekends. This is a grant funded position.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college
or university in education, computer science, business administration,
instructional technology design, or related field. Candidates with an
equivalent combination of education and or experience may be considered.
Three or more years of instructional design experience.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge or experience with
instructional design methodology or computer learning environments.
Knowledge of project management and project
organization and analysis.
Excellent oral and/or written
communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Strong analytic and problem-solving
skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Knowledge and experience with
computer-based multimedia authoring programs as well as word processing
software for graphics, spreadsheet design and desktop publishing.
Excellent organizational and time
management skills with the ability to set and assign priorities, coordinate
multiple assignments, and respond to fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
Expertise in Microsoft Office; Adobe
Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and/or Audition; iMovie; Camtasia; Echo360;
Zoom and/or Teams; and Canvas (or a comparable LMS).
Preferred qualifications:
Master's Degree in instructional design or related field. Minimum of 3 years' experience in at least two of the following areas: educational or faculty development, instructional design, instructional technologies in a higher education environment. Experience with implementing online tools to assess course learning objectives.
School/College/Division:
H07 - Law School
Primary department:
H0701 - Deans Office Law School
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Salary minimum: $52,400
- Salary hire maximum: $62,877
Job openings:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
