Temporary Instructional Designer

Fayetteville State University

Temporary Instructional Designer

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”

Position Information

Position Information

Position Title:	Temporary Instructional Designer
Working Title:	Temporary Instructional Designer
Position Number:	SHGRNT
Full-time or Part-time:	Full Time
Time Limited Position:	Yes
Number of Vacancies:	1
Department:	Temporary Pools
Posting Number:	0402695
SHRA/EHRA:
Job Category:	Temporary
Hiring Range:	$40.00 - $45.00 Per Hour
Overall Position Competency:	Temporary
Primary Purpose of the Organization:	The Office of Faculty Development & Online Education provides university-wide leadership and support for faculty development, teaching excellence, online education, instructional design, course quality, instructional technology, faculty mentoring, accessibility, and innovation in teaching and learning at Fayetteville State University. The Office supports faculty across face-to-face, hybrid, and online instructional environments through professional development, instructional coaching, mentoring, instructional design, online course and program development, quality assurance, digital learning, and instructional technology integration.
Primary Purpose of the Position:	The Instructional Designer will perform instructional-design and faculty-development work directly tied to the Title III approved objectives, with a particular focus on Quality Matters professional development, faculty application of course-quality standards, online-course improvement, and documented instructional results. The position will work with faculty participating in grant-supported professional development and with faculty scholars in the SoTL + AI Hub as assigned. The Instructional Designer will provide design consultation and follow-up support after grant-funded Quality Matters DYOC and IYOC offerings, develop reusable course-design resources for activity participants, support implementation of FSU’s online faculty-certification pathway, and document the faculty, courses, services, and outcomes supported by Title III. The position follows a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate must be located within a reasonable commuting distance of the campus and be available for regular on-site attendance.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:	Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Learning Design/Learning Sciences, Curriculum and Instruction with an appropriate concentration, or a closely related field. Minimum of three years of professional instructional design and course-development experience, preferably in higher education. Experience using learning management systems (i.e., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace or comparable systems) for course design and development. Experience incorporating instructional technologies, multimedia, and/or interactive learning resources into course design.
Knowledge skills and abilities:	Thorough knowledge of instructional-design theories, models, methodologies, and evidence-based practices applicable to higher education. Knowledge of adult-learning theory, online pedagogy, curriculum development, instructional alignment, and learner-centered course design. Knowledge of developing measurable learning outcomes and aligning outcomes with instructional activities, learning materials, and assessments. Knowledge of learning management systems and their application to effective course structure and learning design (i.e., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace or comparable systems). Knowledge of digital course-authoring, multimedia, and interactive-content development tools (i.e., Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia or comparable applications). Knowledge of emerging instructional technologies and the appropriate use of generative artificial intelligence in course design, instructional development, assessment, and learning activities (i.e., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini or comparable applications).
Preferred Qualifications:	Five or more years of professional instructional-design experience, particularly in higher education. Demonstrated experience with recognized course-quality standards and formal course-review processes (i.e., Quality Matters, OSCQR or comparable frameworks). Quality-assurance or course-review credentials (i.e., Quality Matters APPQMR, Peer Reviewer or comparable credentials). Experience preparing courses for internal or external quality review. Advanced experience with learning management systems (i.e., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace or comparable systems). Experience with digital course-authoring and multimedia-development applications (i.e., Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia or comparable tools). Experience supporting the development or expansion of fully online academic programs.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Notice to Applicants:	Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.” Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Other Information:	If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement:	This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:	Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you hold a Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, curriculum design or related field?
   • yes
   • no
2. * How many years of experience do you have in instructional design and course - development?
   • 0-1 years
   • 1-2 years
   • 3 or more years

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Other Document