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Instructional Designer
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Position Number: 5804319
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Instructional Designer

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: 11/19/2024 at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide instructional design support for NCCU faculty developing and teaching online courses. 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. The instructional designer will ensure that all courses are designed for scalability and accessibility, meeting the diverse needs of our learner population. This includes creating content that is accessible to learners with disabilities and adaptable for various learning contexts.

Minimum Education/Experience:
Masters degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field; Ph.D. or Ed.D preferred. At least three years of instructional design and development work experience (preferably in higher education). Quality Matters experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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 Canvas 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State - Health Benefits
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.