Instructional Designer – Connected Learning, Colgate University
Colgate University in New York has an opening for an Instructional Designer for Connected Learning who will be responsible for providing leadership, assistance and mentoring in the implementation and integration of current and emerging technologies in support of teaching, learning and research. This position will support faculty in their use of new/social media to engage in connected learning for pedagogy and scholarship, including academic publishing technologies (e.g., WordPress), networked communication tools, and exploration of new forms of digital scholarship, including but not limited to the digital humanities.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Support, guide, and model the incorporation of research-based best practices in the application of connected learning principles and technologies when planning learning experiences
- Consult with faculty members to develop a grounded understanding of instructional approaches, course design challenges and scholarly interests
- Collaboratively design and develop learning opportunities and programs for faculty focused on instructional methods, teaching strategies, and the effective use of currently available tools and technologies to enhance learning
- Develop instructional materials and support resources for the meaningful use of digital and instructional technologies in a variety of learning contexts
- Manage and participate in team-based project work that involves faculty, staff, ITS colleagues, librarians and student media consultants
- Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues on the Learning and Applied Innovation team, the library and the Colgate Center for Learning, Teaching and Research (CLTR)
- Regularly engage with information (research, blogs, networked communities) related to technology-enhanced teaching and learning to inform practice.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology or related field or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are attained
- minimum of three (3) years combined teaching experience (K-12 or college)
- broad knowledge of the application of technology to enhance teaching, learning and research
- demonstrated experience assisting with the effective use of technology in traditional and technology-enabled learning environments using skills recommended to facilitate adult learning
- demonstrated and broad experience integrating web-based learning tools in educational contexts, combined with a strong understanding of the application of connected learning principles and technologies (e.g., new / social media, participatory culture, distributed communities of practice, digital scholarship)
- demonstrated and strong knowledge of instructional design principles and practices (e.g., needs assessment, task analysis, activity design, rapid prototyping, evaluation)
- demonstrated working knowledge of course design principles, and the planning of learning experiences
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology or related field
- Five (5) or more years’ experience working with clients in instructional design or educational development in a university setting
- Experience designing and conducting program evaluations and/or research studies
- Experience participating in large initiatives across an entire organization through consultation, facilitation, and training.