Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Fri Oct 25 2024 Job Description: The Office of Distance Learning is currently looking for an Instructional Designer. The Instructional Designer will support faculty in designing and developing learner-centered online and hybrid courses, instructional materials, and active learning strategies. This position also involves advising faculty on creating accessible instructional materials, applying pedagogical principles to technology-based teaching, utilizing instructional technology tools, and effectively incorporating online resources into their instruction. Responsibilities: + Work one-on-one or in small groups with faculty to develop technologically enhanced online and hybrid courses. + Collaborate with instructional designers for the consistent development and redesign of exemplary courses. + Assist faculty in revising and redesigning current courses. + Contribute to the development of course materials. + Support faculty in creating accessible materials and programs. + Advise faculty on the pedagogy of technology-based teaching. + Work with faculty on technology-based delivery of courses materials. + Design, deliver, and assess workshops and presentations on pedagogical best practices and appropriate integration of instructional technologies, including learning objectives, active learning strategies, and assessment methods. + Communicate effectively in large and small groups, as well as in writing. + Research, evaluate, test, and assess current and emerging instructional technologies and innovative teaching strategies. + Participate in working groups and committees. + Engage in professional development to stay current with learning theories, pedagogical advancements, and technological developments. This position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangements. The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include: + Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. + Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. + Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners. Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Master's degree in education technology or related field. + Four years of experience in instructional design and/or online teaching in higher education. + Experience in building synchronous and asynchronous online courses. + Familiarity with assessment techniques. + Proficiency in using instructional technologies. + Experience with engaging multimedia content creation. + Proven experience working with Brightspace (or other learning management systems). + Strong written and oral communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Doctorate preferred. + Experience with SUNY Online Course Quality Review Rubric (OSCQR) or Quality Matters. + SUNY or Online Learning Consortium (OLC) online teaching certificate or trainings. + Training in accessibility standards and best practices. + Familiarity with web content accessibility guidelines, ADA compliance, and UDL teaching practices. + Experience in designing, developing, and delivering instructional workshops or presentations. + Experience with grant writing or funding proposals. Additional Information: This is a full-time UUP position. + For the first 10 working days, beginning Friday, October 25, 2024, and ending Thursday, November 7, 2024, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale. + CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled + SALARY: $70,000 + $3,400 in downstate location pay = $73,400 Compensation. The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-June-2024.pdf) Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer. VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations. Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status. 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