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Life University is hiring an Instructional Designer. The role involves collaborating with faculty to design and enhance online courses, guiding the systematic development of online instruction, and ensuring course alignment with educational standards. The Instructional Designer also promotes student-centered learning and oversees the post-production of instruction in the Blackboard LMS.

Highlights

Collaborate with faculty to redesign standardized online courses.
Guide the design and evaluation of online instruction and technologies.
Ensure adherence to Quality Matters standards in course design.
Promote active learning and inclusive, diverse learning experiences.
Master’s degree in instructional design or related field required.
Experience with Blackboard, Camtasia, Rise, and Storyline needed.
Five or more years of related experience in higher education.
Quality Matters training is necessary.
Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Job Details

Job Location

Main Campus - Marietta, GA

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Position Type

Full Time Staff

ABOUT US
Since 1974, Life University has been a trailblazer in postsecondary education, seeking individuals eager to join our team dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness education. Situated in Marietta, Georgia, our university’s campus provides a nurturing, yet dynamic environment for academic and personal growth. We are a specialized institution focused on vitalistic education in the fields of healthcare, business administration, and the social sciences, providing a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees alongside our flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program. As we continue our mission to empower students and pioneer innovative approaches to vitalistic education, we are actively seeking passionate professionals to join us in our commitment to excellence.

SERVING LASTING PURPOSE
At Life University, our mission extends beyond education—we strive to embody a Lasting Purpose: To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve—out of your own abundance. Life University’s guiding principle is to live an inner-directed life, recognizing that the willingness and desire to serve your community and your fellow human beings are just as important as academic pursuits. This philosophy drives our commitment to our students, staff, and the broader community, inspiring us to make meaningful contributions to the world through the transformative power of education and service. We believe that everyone has unique gifts, and as a member of the global community, it is our duty to share those gifts generously, living by the principle of giving, doing, loving, and serving out of abundance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Life University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

PURPOSE

Life University seeks an instructional designer (ID) for the University to execute our mission of providing a high-quality, global online educational experience through excellence in instructional design.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Collaborate with faculty subject matter experts (smes) and other relevant stakeholders to systematically (re)design standardized online courses as well as a variety of resources related to the enhancement of online learning experiences;
Guide faculty smes through the systematic analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of online instruction, assignments, assessments, interactions, and technologies;
Ensure instructional alignment in online courses;
Ensure that courses are designed at the appropriate level based on how they are mapped to the program-level curriculum;
Ensure that online courses adhere strictly to Quality Matters instructional-design standards;
Train and support faculty smes in the application of best practices in online course design;
Promote a student-centered approach to instruction, assignments, assessments, interactions, and technologies;
Promote active learning strategies;
Promote instructional techniques that maximize transfer of learning to real-life professional contexts;
Promote low- and no-cost instructional materials whenever possible;
Promote inclusive, diverse, and accessible learning experiences;
Conduct quality assurance checks on all faculty SME deliverables;
Postproduce instruction in our Blackboard learning management system.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In coordination with various departments, develop information, to include survey data, applicable to accreditation requirements and course management databases.
Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or requested.
Treat all others with respect; understand the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respect differences among the Life community and demonstrate inclusive behavior.
Anticipate, listen to, understand and respond to customer needs.
Serve on University committees, as appropriate.
Participate in various University functions, including faculty and administrative development activities.
Maintain accurate records.
Maintain course software supplies and other materials.
Exhibit student centeredness in the performance of all job duties.
Deliver work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the College and the University.

Qualifications

Education, Training and/or Experience

A Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field from an accredited College or University.
Five or more years of related experience in higher education.
Quality Matters training.
Three or more years of experience using Blackboard or similar LMS.
Experience using authoring tools such as Camtasia, Rise, and Storyline.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Able to perform duties independently with general supervision.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
Ability to operate standard office equipment and follow office procedures.
Must be able to work well with diverse groups of individuals.
Ability to deal with potentially difficult situations involving sensitive and confidential issues.
Strong Computer skills; data entry and spreadsheet software capabilities.
Strong attention to detail; ability to organize work and perform duties with a high level of accuracy.
Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with all levels. High degree of phone skills, including the ability to persist to reach target and closely listen to needs.
Exceptional proactive customer skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Exceptional time management.
Exceptional ability to multi-task between administrative functions and event management.
Resolve unexpected, difficult, sensitive, and routine problems and requests using discretion and tact.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Professional certification in online course design.
Experience teaching online and/or face-to-face courses
Experience using Adobe creative software such as Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrate, etc.

Original Job Description

Job Details

Job Location

Main Campus - Marietta, GA

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Position Type

Full Time Staff

PURPOSE

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Collaborate with faculty subject matter experts (smes) and other relevant stakeholders to systematically (re)design standardized online courses as well as a variety of resources related to the enhancement of online learning experiences;
Guide faculty smes through the systematic analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of online instruction, assignments, assessments, interactions, and technologies;
Ensure instructional alignment in online courses;
Ensure that courses are designed at the appropriate level based on how they are mapped to the program-level curriculum;
Ensure that online courses adhere strictly to Quality Matters instructional-design standards;
Train and support faculty smes in the application of best practices in online course design;
Promote a student-centered approach to instruction, assignments, assessments, interactions, and technologies;
Promote active learning strategies;
Promote instructional techniques that maximize transfer of learning to real-life professional contexts;
Promote low- and no-cost instructional materials whenever possible;
Promote inclusive, diverse, and accessible learning experiences;
Conduct quality assurance checks on all faculty SME deliverables;
Postproduce instruction in our Blackboard learning management system.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In coordination with various departments, develop information, to include survey data, applicable to accreditation requirements and course management databases.
Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or requested.
Treat all others with respect; understand the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respect differences among the Life community and demonstrate inclusive behavior.
Anticipate, listen to, understand and respond to customer needs.
Serve on University committees, as appropriate.
Participate in various University functions, including faculty and administrative development activities.
Maintain accurate records.
Maintain course software supplies and other materials.
Exhibit student centeredness in the performance of all job duties.
Deliver work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the College and the University.

Qualifications

Education, Training and/or Experience

A Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field from an accredited College or University.
Five or more years of related experience in higher education.
Quality Matters training.
Three or more years of experience using Blackboard or similar LMS.
Experience using authoring tools such as Camtasia, Rise, and Storyline.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Able to perform duties independently with general supervision.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
Ability to operate standard office equipment and follow office procedures.
Must be able to work well with diverse groups of individuals.
Ability to deal with potentially difficult situations involving sensitive and confidential issues.
Strong Computer skills; data entry and spreadsheet software capabilities.
Strong attention to detail; ability to organize work and perform duties with a high level of accuracy.
Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with all levels. High degree of phone skills, including the ability to persist to reach target and closely listen to needs.
Exceptional proactive customer skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Exceptional time management.
Exceptional ability to multi-task between administrative functions and event management.
Resolve unexpected, difficult, sensitive, and routine problems and requests using discretion and tact.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Professional certification in online course design.
Experience teaching online and/or face-to-face courses
Experience using Adobe creative software such as Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrate, etc.

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