Manager, Instructional Design - Remote

Overview

A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS) is seeking an innovative Professional for the position of Manager, Instructional Design. The Manager, Instructional Design will lead a team of instructional designers to scope, develop, and deliver CGHS curricula and courses. This person will establish operational plans and oversee projects with faculty stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver online courses and projects. This manager will oversee collaborative design of digital course content with faculty/subject matter experts, assist with curriculum development, and lead efforts to integrate teaching and learning technology tools. This position reports to the CGHS Associate Dean, Academics, Assessment and Curricular Innovation.

The ideal candidate will bring to the role: 

• A passion for educational innovation and technology integration
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire your team
• A collaborative approach to working with faculty and stakeholders
• A keen eye for quality in online course design and delivery
• The ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build consensus

Duties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Fostering an environment of collegiality, trust, and high performance within the ID Team.
• Ensuring the effectiveness of curricula and programs maintained by the ID Team.
• Maintaining a high level of quality in the consultative and programmatic work of the ID Team.
• Oversight of online course design and development process in collaboration with faculty and subject matter experts.
• Leading efforts to integrate and leverage emerging educational technologies. 
• Developing and maintaining relationships with academic department chairs, CGHS faculty, CGHS / ATSU staff, and other institutional leaders.
• Participating on the CGHS Advisory Committee and Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Effectively manage and motivate team members
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with all levels of the university community, advocate for team needs, effectively balance competing demands, and the ability to work across organizational boundaries, particularly in the areas of teaching and learning
• Ability to research, assess, select, implement, and support instructional media and emerging technologies that benefit the university's teaching and learning priorities
• Highly developed experience in applying learning theory and pedagogy to develop instructional design strategies. Knowledge and application of best practices using technology for teaching and learning, including but not limited to, multimedia development, web conferencing, learning management systems, online collaborative tools, and high impact practices for learning
• Strong critical thinking skills to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions with resources available. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• Seven years of experience working in a higher education setting, including expertise in online education, including asynchronous course design. 
• Proven expertise in online learning management systems (LMS) use.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and project management.
• Strong background in course design, curriculum mapping, instructional technology, and learning assessment. 
• Demonstrated experience in fostering productive relationships with individuals at various professional levels.
• Advanced knowledge of learning theory and pedagogy, with the ability to apply these to instructional design strategies. 
• Demonstrated understanding of high-quality online learning principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in instructional design or closely related field.
• Experience teaching online courses.
• Experience working within a health professions education program, college or university.
• Expertise in technology infusion in graduate course design (i.e. AI, VR, adaptive learning systems, interactive technology, gamification, etc.)
• Active participation in position-relevant professional associations (e.g., OLC, EDUCAUSE, UPCEA, Quality Matters, etc.).
• Record of active scholarship within the field of online education.
• Experience supervising a diverse team of professionals
• Track record of leading innovative learning initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $90,000 based on location and experience.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits. 

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.