Instructional Designer (20 hours per week)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Instructional Designer (ID, 20 hours) is a staff member in the Academic Affairs department reporting to the Director of LCOnline. The ID is responsible for the design and continuous improvement of online courses for neurodivergent students offered through LC Online. Working closely with LC Online, and College faculty, the ID designs, develops, and improves online courses using innovative, online pedagogy, the extant research on neurodiversity and online learning, and Landmark College's nearly 40 years of experience working with students who learn differently. The ID may also provide design support to online instructors and develop resources and materials for use by faculty, students, and staff.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, create, and improve online learning courses.
• Coordinate with the Co-Director of LC Online to determine development plans for new courses and course improvements.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to identify pedagogical strategies for online course delivery.
• Apply learning theory/research and technologies in the creation and delivery of courses and products.
• Identify higher education and industry trends and best practices for inclusion and access.
•  Identify and implement efficiencies in online course design and delivery.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

A bachelor's degree in instructional design or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. Experience in instructional design principles and instructional strategies, including needs analysis, backward design, learning outcomes, and assessment design, and instructional approaches including lectures, discussions, activities, projects, etc. The candidate must be able to quickly develop an understanding of (a) Landmark College's cultural climate, (b) Universal Design pedagogical practices, (c) neurodivergent student profiles, and be able to work collaboratively with Landmark College faculty and staff.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

A master's degree in instructional design or a related field. Knowledge, experience, and implementation of Quality Matters principles. Expertise in delivering content in the Canvas learning management system. Knowledge of and experience implementing Universal Design for Instruction/Learning values. Background in neurodivergent students.

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (including OneNote) and Adobe Suite. Demonstrated knowledge of content authoring software including Camtasia, and Articulate Storyline. Ability to work with remote web conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Adobe Connect. Knowledge of video capture tools such as Camtasia, ScreenCast-o-Matic, or others.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties require significant and regular interaction with Landmark College faculty, staff, and students. The preference for this position is to work in general office conditions on the Putney, VT campus but remote employment will be considered.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

The position requires normal physical demands. The position requires operating desktop computers, mobile and digital devices for extended periods, a willingness to learn new and emerging technologies and responding to multiple priorities efficiently.

Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three work references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email your application to humanresources@landmark.edu. Applications may also be mailed to Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, Vermont 05346. Review of applications will begin immediately. No phone calls please.

Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. We value diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion. Landmark College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability employer.