Educational Developer/Instructional Designer

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Educational Developer/Instructional Designer
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In your application and required documents, DO NOT include personal protected information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information.

Applicants must upload the following with their application:
1.

A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your
professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.

2.

A resume or curriculum vitae.

3.

A list of three professional references.

Complete and sign the Authorization Form for Background Check
Access the form here: https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf

In the online application in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.

Submit your completed and signed form to:
Human Resources (https://www.msun.edu/hr/)
Montana State University-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789
HR Dept.

Fax 406-265-3530



Position Details


Position Information




NBAPOSN Title

Working Title Educational Developer/Instructional Designer

Brief Position Overview

Position Number OTLE POSN 7C0085

Department Extended University/Summer Session

Division Provost/Academic Affairs Division

Appointment Type Professional

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation Annual

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education and qualifications.



Contract Type MUS

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open




Position Details




General Statement
The Educational Developer/Instructional Designer position is primarily responsible for providing technical and pedagogical support relating to all aspects of online, ITV , blended, and face-to-face learning to MSU -Northern’s faculty, staff, and students.

Platforms include the Canvas Learning Management System, various integrated third-party tools, PolyCom ( ITV ), and other emerging technologies.

The Educational Developer/Instructional Designer position works closely with faculty to develop pedagogically effective learning environments and supports faculty in their course development and design processes.

This position participates as a team member in the Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence ( OTLE ) and reports to the Director of OTLE .
The successful candidate will be a professional on a recurring MUS contract with a 10-month term that aligns with the academic year starting on August 1st and ending on May 31st.




Duties and Responsibilities

+ Promote high-quality student learning experiences across the university by actively monitoring current teaching and learning scholarship and guiding faculty in the implementation of evidence-based instructional design methods and technologies.

+ Support faculty use of evidence-based pedagogical methods and instructional technologies through training sessions, tutorials, and troubleshooting.

Research, develop, and conduct additional faculty development training opportunities as needed.

+ Support faculty in the design of learning outcomes assessment plans at the course and program level.

+ Provide faculty training for accessibility and ADA regulation compliance in online and distance education.

+ Assist with the administration of the Canvas learning management system and related systems provided by third party vendors.

+ Provide technical support to both students and faculty for Canvas, MSU -Northern’s learning management system, and related instructional technologies.

+ Conduct regular accessibility compliance research, including monitoring WCAG guideline updates and gathering Canvas accessibility metrics to ensure faculty adherence to accessibility standards.

+ Other duties as assigned.



Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, or a related field; or significant experience in instruction and assessment

+ Professional experience as an instructor, teacher trainer, or professional development instructor;

+ Learning management system experience (e.g., Canvas, Brightspace, Moodle, Blackboard, Google Classroom) as a student, instructor, help desk support, and/or system administrator;

+ Demonstrated computer software skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, videoconferencing software, and/or emerging web technologies)



Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Experience in instructional design for online, blended, or distance delivery;

+ Experience with learning outcomes assessment and/or program assessment;

+ Experience working in higher education;

+ Experience researching and implementing evidence-based pedagogy;

+ Experience creating multimedia (e.g., video, audio) content for digital learning;

+ Demonstrated excellent written and oral presentation skills;

+ Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and work independently to troubleshoot process and system problems;

+ Proven customer service orientation and ability to deal effectively with individuals possessing a wide range of technical skills and from a variety of backgrounds;



The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands
Employee must be able to work in a typical office environment with or without reasonable accommodations.



This position has supervisory duties?

No




Posting Detail Information




Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2600009P

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Immediate

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Until an adequate pool is established No

Special Instructions Summary
In your application and required documents, DO NOT include personal protected information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information.

Applicants must upload the following with their application:
1.

A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your
professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.

2.

A resume or curriculum vitae.

3.

A list of three professional references.

Complete and sign the Authorization Form for Background Check
Access the form here: https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation- MSU -Northern.pdf

In the online application in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.

Submit your completed and signed form to:
Human Resources (https://www.msun.edu/hr/)
Montana State University-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789
HR Dept.

Fax 406-265-3530


Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2597

EEOC Statement
Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) is an equal opportunity employer.

MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Director of Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu
Location: 208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568





Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ List of References

Optional Documents


Posting Specific Questions

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