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Instructional Designer Jobs in Detroit, MI at College for Creative Studies (CCS)
Full Job Description
STATUS:Full time
DIVISION:Educational Technology and Innovation.
REPORTS TO: Director of Educational Technology and Innovation.
SUPERVISES:N/A.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt.
Position Description:
Join our dynamic team at the College for Creative Studies (CCS), a beacon of creativity and innovation located in the vibrant heart of Detroit. This position offers the unique opportunity to influence how art and design education is delivered; ensuring that it not only meets but also exceeds the demands of today’s digital age. You will be part of a supportive community that values creativity, continuous learning, and the development of cutting-edge educational experiences.
CCS is seeking a dynamic, versatile, and experienced Instructional Designer skilled in designing and supporting online and blended learning environments. This individual will play a critical role in enhancing the educational experiences of CCS students, faculty, and staff. The Instructional Designer will assist in the planning, design, and maintenance of online training resources, collaborating closely with faculty to develop high-quality online courses and ensure effective instructional practices within our Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions:
Course and Program Design:
Design, develop, and implement online programs, courses, and short courses in collaboration with faculty and other subject matter experts, adhering to college standards of engagement, accessibility, technology, and rigor.
Advance the institutional strategy for online pedagogy and ensure all course development adheres to ADA guidelines.
Collaborate with the instructional design team to develop, edit, and maintain courses, incorporating best practices and current instructional design theories.
Supporting Online Environments and Professional Development
Support and advise faculty on online pedagogy, helping them to create engaging and effective online learning environments.
Develop and facilitate professional development activities for faculty and staff, focusing on the effective use of Canvas and best practices for online teaching.
Write and customize content and job aids for various training modalities, including online learning, live classroom sessions, virtual workshops, video, audio, and mobile.
Provide quality assurance support, including course reviews and testing, to ensure courses are effective and meet institutional standards.
Enhance learning and teaching through strategic use of the LMS (Canvas), ensuring it meets user needs and enhances educational outcomes.
Additional Responsibilities:
Participate and present at both internal and external meetings, workshops, and training events as directed by supervisors, contributing to project discussions and representing the Office of Educational Technology + Innovation (ET+I).
Contribute to internal projects that enhance the core offerings and infrastructure of ET+I.
Represent ET+I at key college events such as New Student Orientation, New Faculty Orientation, Staff Assembly, and Faculty Assembly.
Perform additional duties as needed to support the department’s goals and initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience:
A graduate degree in an appropriate discipline
Proven experience of instructional design for online learning – minimum two (2) years
In-depth knowledge of innovation in online pedagogy, with a broad understanding of new and e…
Title: Instructional Designer
Company: College for Creative Studies (CCS)
Location: Detroit, MI
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