Instructional Designer (part-time)

Description

Instructional Designer (part-time)

20 hours/week

Online Programs

Part-time, non-exempt

Reports to: Director, Online Programs

Hourly: $30-59 based on education and experience

Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We grow and learn better together with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students. In recruiting for faculty and staff, we seek unique backgrounds to enrich and challenge our community.

Please attach a resume and cover letter for consideration.

Position Summary:

The Instructional Designer supports the Senior Instructional Designer in the creation and delivery of online content for Vermont Law and Graduate School's online programs. This position can be fully remote for the right candidate.

This position is part-time position working approximately 20 hours per week. Hourly rate is $30 through $59 depending on experience and education.

Essential Functions and Principal Accountabilities:

• Support and model the mission of Vermont Law and Graduate School.
• Collaborate and communicate with the instructional design and online teams.
• Provide technical and pedagogical support and assistance required to construct and deliver content in an online, technology-aided, hybrid or blended format (hereinafter collectively referred to as "online").
• Provide Faculty, Subject Matter Experts ("SMEs"), and/or Content Developers ("CDs") the technical tools and support required to define and refine learning outcomes and measure student mastery against those outcomes in an online format at the program and course level.
• Assist OLP Faculty in designing assignments or learning activities that are appropriately interactive and facilitate appropriate mastery of learning outcomes.
• Provide instructional, technological, and pedagogical program and course review, including quality assurance through the Quality Matters Rubric and assessment as assigned.
• Provide instructional, technological, and pedagogical recommendations or suggestions related to instructional material, learning activities, media (e.g., video) and multimedia/interactivities, assessments, rubrics, instructor notes, as well as course structure and design, and technology tools configurable within the VLGS Learning Management Systems.
• Participate in project and process management related to new course development and course revisions and participate in new program development or program revisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a well-rounded student experience and achieve short and long term goals.
• Design, collect, interpret and suggest ways to leverage and act upon data (internal and external surveys, polls, social media) to assess learning outcomes and improve the student experience.
• Ensure courses meet accessibility and compliance standards; identify and address accessibility barriers in course design to increase student success.
• Apply universal design principles in online course design.
• Enforce copyright compliance in course development and delivery, including but not limited to, locating/securing permissions as needed, and being sensitive to the unintended/unauthorized use of any unlicensed digital assets.
• Ensure that all online education design and development initiatives comply with policies of state and regional accreditation agencies, as well as program/specialized accrediting agencies and professional organizations.
• Assist in the designing and delivering of training materials related to online teaching and course developing.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related field (required).
• Experience mentoring/training instructors in educational technology and pedagogy, preferably in higher education (required).
• At least one year of online course or program development experience at the graduate and professional degree level (law school or law related fields a plus).
• Understanding of, appreciation for, and commitment to inclusion, including the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints.
• Experience working in a deadline driven technology production environment.
• Knowledge of current standards and best practices in instructional design.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of visual design and user experience principles and ability to apply them in the design and development of engaging, interactive instruction.
• Thorough knowledge of at least one leading learning management systems (e.g. Canvas); experience with multiple LMSs helpful.
• Proficiency in both Windows and macOS desktop computing platforms, with expertise in Microsoft Office (365) programs, including in virtual settings.
• Knowledge of asynchronous/synchronous delivery applications (e.g., Canvas, MS-Teams).
• Knowledge of common education technology-oriented applications and services such as Adobe Creative Suite, Panopto, Articulate Storyline.
• General knowledge of the educational technology marketspace and ability to identify the need for specific products to address educational and institutional needs.
• Knowledge of common interactive media services at the content-creation level. Must be able to adapt to new and emerging technology as established and communicated by the law school, demonstrated ability to learn new computing/interactive platforms and services as needed.
• Impeccable English-language writing, editing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact successfully with diverse constituencies, independently and collaboratively, in a team environment.
• Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.
• Collaborative team player.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines and reorganize under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Must be able to work legally within the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations.

Application Requirements:

Please attach a resume and cover letter for consideration. If you are applying from a third party website (Indeed, etc.) and are unable to attach additional materials to your online application, please apply directly at https://www.vermontlaw.edu/community/about-vls/employment-opportunities or email required documents to Christine Moyer, cmoyer@vermontlaw.edu.

As part of our commitment to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, candidates who meet the qualifications for this position and who require accommodations to apply should contact Human Resources at jobs@vermontlaw.edu. Vermont Law and Graduate School strives to raise the bar for being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, place of birth, marital status, disability, veteran's status, HIV status, pregnancy, genetic information, health insurance status, and crime victim status.

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