Instructional Designer Job at Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

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  • Mississippi State University
  • Starkville, MS

Job Description

Instructional Designer

Job no: 508568

Position type: Full-Time 12-Month

Department: 302506 - Ctr for Distance Ed-Technology

Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS

Categories: Professional

Position Open Date: Nov 26 2024

Position Function:

The Instructional Designer will work collaboratively with faculty and academic staff to design, develop, and enhance high-quality, engaging online courses. This position will support the application of best practices in instructional design, including integrating multimedia elements, applying learning theories, and ensuring accessibility standards. The Instructional Designer will also provide ongoing training and support to faculty, staying current with emerging trends in educational technology and pedagogical strategies to ensure continuous improvement of course delivery and student learning outcomes.

Limited remote work may be available for this position.

Salary Grade : 15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work with faculty/departments to develop and redesign courses for online instructional offerings.
2. Extensive knowledge of learning management systems, particularly Canvas.
3. Integrate emerging educational technologies into the campus courses and programs.
4. Consult with faculty via phone, email, chat, conferencing, and in person on course design and the learning management system.
5. Utilize quality design principles and appropriate technologies to facilitate distance instruction.
6. Apply instructional design principles to facilitate active and quality instruction.
7. Demonstrate expertise in emergent technology, active learning, and collaborative tools.
8. Devise modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness of the course
9. Assess new standards and trends in online education and formulate strategies and plans for future enhancements.
10. Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc.)
11. Stay up-to-date on quality standards rubric in order to teach and implement the current standards.
12. Design and teach instructors on topics relevant to online instruction.
13. Develop online course templates for departments/programs.
14. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Education or related field
One year experience in online instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in online instructional design.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Experience with quality standards rubric
Experience with online instructional tools, such as Studio, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, and proctoring systems.
Previous teaching experience

Working Conditions and Physical Effort
•This position requires the ability to manipulate a variety of office equipment, including occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
•Nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
•Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead-time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
•Job frequently requires sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands.
•Job occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.

Advertised: Nov 26 2024 Central Standard Time

Applications close: Mississippi State University

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work, Immediate start, Remote job,

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