Instructional Designer - Online College for Career Advancement

**About Us** ------------ As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values. **Blazer Creed** Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice **civility, integrity,** and **citizenship.** As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University. **Civility** \- A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being. **Integrity** \- Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty. **Citizenship** \- Every Blazer has an interest in the well\-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help. As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of **Civility, Integrity,** and **Citizenship**. **Job Summary** --------------- Provides instructional and course design expertise in the development, design, and assessment of strategies and materials to support online and hybrid educational programs. Based on the recent *Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H\-1B)*, VSU will not be sponsoring any new H\-1B visa petitions until further notice. **Responsibilities** -------------------- **Department Summary** The Center for eLearning, in collaboration with the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), supports Valdosta State University's faculty, staff, and students through a shared commitment to effective, innovative teaching and learning. The Center for eLearning provides expertise in online and technology\-enhanced instruction by partnering with faculty on course design, supporting students through BlazeVIEW technical assistance, and helping staff develop and deliver online training and programs. Together, eLearning and CELT create an integrated support system that empowers faculty growth, strengthens teaching practices, and enhances the overall learning experience at Valdosta State University. **Typical Allocation of Duties****:** **Design, implement, and assess \- 35%** Design, implement, and assess courses for online and hybrid delivery. **Collaborate with subject\-matter experts \- 25%** Collaborate with subject matter experts in designing new courses, revising existing courses, and developing learning activities, assessments, and rubrics. **Provide faculty assistance \- 20%** Provide faculty assistance in using instructional technologies and pedagogical tools such as embedded learning management system tools, web conferencing platforms, and other tools integrated with the learning management system. **Conduct quality assessment \- 10%** Conduct quality assessment for existing and newly developed courses, providing feedback for improvements and revisions. **Develop guides and procedures \- 10%** Develop and revise documents, guides, and procedures. **Supervisor Expectations****:** * Two years' experience building courses in D2L Brightspace. * Two years' experience working in an educational setting and interacting professionally with faculty and students. * Experience designing and/or assessing courses using Quality Matters/OCL/OSCQR within the past two years, or evidence of the application of these best practices in the design of online courses. * Awareness of copyright considerations for online course content. * Knowledge of digital accessibility standards, particularly WCAG, and the ability to ensure that documents and media are accessible to all users. * Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines. * Detail\-oriented with strong proofreading and editing skills. * Experience working independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and effective task management. * Experience using Microsoft Office applications. * Experience coding with HTML. **Required Qualifications** --------------------------- **Required Experience** Bachelor's degree and three (3\) years of related work experience. **Proposed Salary** ------------------- $25/hr. **USG Core Values** ------------------- The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8\.2\.18\.1\.2 and can be found on\-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/\#p8\.2\.18\_personnel\_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6\.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on\-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653\. **Conditions of Employment** ---------------------------- Applicants are required to provide: * professional references with current contact information * documentation of academic credentials * employment history Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to: * ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment, * view social media outlets, and * remove job postings without additional notification. Employment is contingent upon: * successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check * reference checks Employment may also be contingent upon the job\-based requirements if applicable for your position: * satisfactory credit check * successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) * pre\-employment drug testing * confirmation of credentials After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training: * New employee orientation * VSU's Annual Compliance Training: + USG Ethics Policy + Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy + Drug Free Workplace + Sexual Misconduct and Title IX + Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) + Motor Vehicle Policy + Workers Compensation (new hires) + Georgia Open Records Act (new hires) * USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly) + Job\-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro \& PCard), and Defensive Driving **Equal Employment Opportunity** -------------------------------- Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual. **Background Check** -------------------- * Position of Trust \+ Credit **Accommodations** ------------------ If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at croark@valdosta.edu.