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JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director, Educational Technology, the Director, Instructional Design performs tasks to support all MTSA Programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, technology, or other related field or equivalent work experience is required
- At least 3 years of higher education organization and/or healthcare experience preferred
- ATD Instructional Design Certification preferred
- Knowledge of adult learning theory
- Knowledge of instructional design models, including instructor-led, eLearning, mobile, and performance support applications, etc.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Expert technical writing skills to produce user guides, manuals, audio/video transcripts, instructional documents, etc.
- Basic knowledge of HTML programming preferred
- A thorough working knowledge of the full suite of Microsoft Office products is required
- Experience using Instructional Design software, including Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Audacity, etc.
- Experience providing instructional design support using Learning Management Systems (LMS) is required, prior experience using Brightspace is preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collect, within the scope of MTSA policies and procedures, this role includes the following:
- Design instructional approaches and assist faculty in course development, including overall course design from concept to implementation.
- Collaborate with faculty to develop customized web-based instructional elements and manage online course development.
- Assist faculty with the selection and/or development of instructional strategies that align with measurable course and lesson learning outcomes.
- Analyze target audience, learner environment, and existing content to identify appropriate instructional strategies and develop measurable learning objectives.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to assess learning needs, objectives, and outcomes to produce quality digital learning assets.
- Apply tested instructional design theories, practice, and methods.
- Develop exercises and activities which enhance the learning process.
- Design and produce learning materials in a variety of formats to support teaching and learning.
- Design and develop educational course materials using instructional design techniques in conjunction with adult learning theory.
- Design and develop assessments to support and analyze learning needs and effectiveness.
- Design, develop, and deliver training for the use of the LMS and supported instructional technologies.
- Maintain project documentation and course folders.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
- MTSA Staff Committee Member
- Other committees as assigned
REPORTING
Reports to the Director, Educational Technology
Terms of Employment
Full-time employment by Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia