Instructional Designer, School of Law Online Programs

Company: Loyola University Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

Position Details







Position Details









Job Title

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER









Position Number

8102387









Job Category

University Staff









Job Type

Full-Time









FLSA Status

Exempt









Campus

Chicago-Water Tower Campus









Department Name

LAW SCHOOL









Location Code

SCHOOL OF LAW (02700A)









Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No









Duties and Responsibilities

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• Supervises JD instructional design team
  
  
• Provides sound instructional design support to School of Law faculty in the design/redesign of online and hybrid courses. Identifies and implements best practices.
  
  
• Collaborates with faculty to develop curricula and identify instructional material needs.
  
  
• Advise faculty on best pedagogical approaches for design, rubric development & assessment.
  
  
• Determines appropriate media and technologies for course delivery.
  
  
• Consults with faculty to evaluate effectiveness and recommends changes regarding course design, technology and instruction delivery options.
  
  
• Develops and conducts workshops to teach School of Law faculty how to use and integrate technology.
  
  
• Develops documentation and manuals as required.
  
  
• Effectively communicates (within the ID team and to stakeholders) project statuses and other work deliverables
  
  
• Supervises the build of JD courses and individual course modules.
  
  
• Manages all ongoing projects of the JD Instructional Design team, including assessing new technological needs, course quality assurance, and instructor on-boarding.
  
  
• Supervises the auditing of courses for ABA compliance AND Quality Matters implementation
  
  
• Effectively communicates (within the JD Instructional Design team and to stakeholders) project statuses and other work deliverables.
  
  
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
  
  Master's degree and three to five years of experience in instructional design, instructional technology or related field required. Equivalent combination of experience may be considered.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and to work with faculty with various levels of competance related to online and hybrid learning. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail. Must have ability to develop and implement instructional design best practices for web-based and hybrid learning. Ability to develop and maintain collegial, productive work relationship with law faculty and academic department colleagues.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
  
  Bachelor's degree and/or two or more years of experience in instructional design, instructional technology or related field required. Equivalent combination of experience and/or related education may be considered.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Computer Skills
  
  Loyola University Chicago uses Sakai as the learning management system and has well-developed technology support. Familiarity and/or experience working in Sakai (or another enterprise learning management system), Zoom, Panopto and Articulate Storyline are strongly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and email applications. Strong working knowledge of HTML, web, graphic and video design methodologies and applications, web technologies, and computer-based training software required. Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities
  
  Yes
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Required operation of university owned vehicles
  
  No
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
  
  No
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Physical Demands
  
  None
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Working Conditions
  
  Irregular Hours
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Open Date
  
  01/19/2023
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Special Instructions to Applicants
  
  Loyola University ChicagoAs one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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  • With more than 4,000 employees at four different campuses, Loyola University Chicago strives for a diverse work environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development.
    
    
  • Loyola University Chicago supports its employees with a wide array of benefits centered around health and wellness, financial security, and work-life balance. These included, but are not limited to, medical/dental/visions insurance, tuition remission and exchange programs for employees, legally domiciled adults, and/or their dependents, parental leave, housing assistance, and many other benefits.
    
    
  • The University offers an easy way to save for retirement through the Loyola University Chicago Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP), a 403(b) plan, with up to a 10% contribution.
    
    
  • Forbes recently recognized Loyola as a Best Employer for Diversity, Best Employer for Women, and Best Midsize Employer in 2022.
    
    
    
    
    COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementLoyola requires all faculty, staff, and students to be COVID-19 vaccinated along with receiving the COVID-19 Booster vaccine when eligible. An exemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Diversity and Inclusion Statement
    
    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    
    
    
    
    
    As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefitscentered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Quick Link for Posting
    
    https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/23375
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

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