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The Associate Director of Instructional Design works with faculty to provide instructional design services for online and hybrid courses and supervises one-half of the instructional design team. This individual works closely with the other Associate Director of Instructional Design to ensure consistency across the unit in policies and procedures, delivery of excellent customer service, and teamwork and collaboration around unit goals.

The Associate Director of Instructional Design is responsible for the design of effective and engaging online and hybrid education and other instructional materials. The Associate Director of Instructional Design develops and jointly leads the instructional design team in interface design, sequencing of instruction, use of assessments, and design of course materials and activities. This position requires coordination of projects, tracking and reporting on project status, teamwork, leadership, innovation, and the delivery of consistent, quality courses and instructional materials within established timelines.

The person in this position also manages the quarterly course development production schedule in coordination with the associate directors in charge of training and of media development; develops and maintains operational and programmatic goals and practices for instructional design; and assists the Senior Director of CDT with reviewing course developments to ensure they progress on schedule, meet design standards, and adhere to applicable laws and university policies.

The Associate Director of Instructional Design facilitates regular evaluations and assessment of the instructional design team and their customer service, using formal surveys as well as empirical and anecdotal evidence. The Associate Director of Instructional Design ensures that instructional design operational systems and policies are in place for maximum efficiency in planning and developing courses. The Associate Director of Instructional Design will contribute to the development and implementation of best practices and standards that facilitate communication between the instructional design team, colleagues in the unit, and faculty.

Management and Supervision of Instructional Design Team

• Supervises and provides leadership for the instructional design team within the Ecampus Course Development and Training (CDT) unit.
• Coordinates with the multimedia development and training teams within the CDT unit to ensure the development of high-quality, engaging, and effective courses.
• Serves as an expert resource on instructional design and online course facilitation by consulting with faculty and the instructional design team on optimal online curriculum design and effective multimedia use.
• Recommends procedures and solutions for effective online learning and instruction.
• Manages reporting and evaluation of instructional design team performance.
• Gathers regular faculty feedback related to course development to use in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Encourages and participates in activities that foster an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of belonging for the instructional design team.

Instructional Design

• Provides ongoing instructional design services, working directly with faculty to design and develop courses.
• Carries a smaller course load per term than other instructional designers but actively works on course design.
• Collaborates with faculty course designers on optimal online curriculum design and effective uses of multimedia.
• Coordinates with Ecampus multimedia developers to ensure media projects align with course learning outcomes.
• Assists in developing open education media projects for the intended audience and purpose.

Online Program Support and Maintenance

• Coordinates with all instructional designers involved in a program to ensure consistency and quality.
• Builds collaborative relationships with program leads within colleges to support successful course and program development.
• Works with colleges and departments to evaluate and recommend ongoing program improvements.
• Contributes data and information from the unit for use in annual program review reporting.

Quality Assurance

• Reviews course developments in progress and upon completion to ensure quality and compliance with design standards, laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinates with the Associate Director in charge of training to support Quality Matters course reviews and certification preparations.

Research, Professional Development, and Service

• Represents Ecampus on critical university committees and advocates for Ecampus faculty and student needs.
• Attends professional workshops and meetings, sharing knowledge and networking with other instructional design professionals.
• Collaborates with the Ecampus Research Unit for ongoing research in online education.
• May present at professional workshops, meetings, and conferences, and/or write white papers, professional blogs, book chapters, and journal articles.

Coverage in Director’s Absence

• Leads and makes decisions in the absence of the Senior Director of CDT due to vacation or extended leave.
• Acts in a supervisory role, represents instructional and curriculum design teams, and fills in at meetings, presentations, and other necessary functions.

• Master’s degree from an accredited university or institution.
• Three years’ experience in instructional design in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated success in a supervisory or managerial role, or significant lead work in an instructional design setting.
• Ability to lead complex, time-sensitive projects to successful completion.
• Experience working in a collaborative, diverse, and fast-paced environment.
• High-level understanding of instructional design, pedagogy, learning principles, and theory, especially for hybrid and online courses.
• Three years’ experience using authoring tools in a learning management system (such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle).
• Knowledge of developing materials using a universal design approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships and foster an environment of collaboration, respect, and inclusivity.
• Outstanding customer service skills and ability to handle challenging situations with tact and good judgment.
• Experience developing electronic and written presentation materials and giving presentations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a diverse audience.

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Exceptional leadership record within a team, division, or organization.
• Experience with independent standards for online and hybrid course design, such as Quality Matters or the Online Learning Consortium Quality Scorecard (OSCQR).