Lead Instructional Designer

Position Title Lead Instructional Designer Position Number 094991 Department College of Arts and Sciences - 250000 Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related field, or bachelor’s degree and work experience equivalent to an advanced degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design theory and instructional design models, as well as outcomes-based assessment and online teaching strategies.
• Experience in the design and development of instructional materials and media, interactive learning experiences, and assessments for a range of learning environments, including online and traditional classroom settings.
• Project management experience, including ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work with all constituents in a courteous and helpful manner. Strong communication skills.

License/Certification Required
N/A Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the project manager and oversee the instructional design and development of the online Veterinary Technician BS program.

• Work with faculty involved in program-, department-, and college-level projects to advance online course and degree delivery.
• Regularly meet with faculty to ensure timely progress toward completion of course design projects.
• Make recommendations for interactive technologies, media and web-based elements.
• Guide and assist subject-matter experts with the instructional design process for both selected course components and full-course development.
• Determine the need for involvement of additional personnel, hire, and supervise their participation in projects as needed.
• Serve the University community through participation in groups and committees both within CAS and across Appalachian State University.

Suggested Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university. Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter and Resume.

List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of 3 References with Contact Information AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

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