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Penn State University Talent Acquisition Instructional Designer in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Outreach Office in the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State is seeking anInstructional Designer to collaborate with faculty and the learning design team to design, develop, implement, and evaluate online courses and other learning resources.
What You'll Do:
Collaborate with faculty and the learning design team to develop and design online and hybrid courses.
Implement and evaluate learning resources to ensure student-centered experiences.
Apply knowledge of instructional systems, learning theories, and best practices in course design.
Utilize Learning Management Systems (Canvas preferred) and other emerging educational technologies to enhance online learning environments.
Provide leadership and self-management within the learning design team, fostering innovative solutions for course development.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. In HHD, enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day. We invite you to come grow with us.
Skills You Have:
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Strong attention to detail
The ability to maintain confidentiality
A willingness to work in a fast-paced, team environment
A commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (Canvas preferred) and other educational technologies
Experience in instructional systems and learning theories
Required Education and Experience:
Requires a Master's Degree or higher plus one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working in online or hybrid course design environments is preferred. Strong self-management and leadership skills are an asset.
Application Instructions: For full consideration, applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their application.
Additional Information:
This role requires collaboration with faculty and team members across multiple departments to meet learning design needs.
Primary Location:
University Park
Supervisor:
Reports to the Learning Design Manager, Ravi Patel
Position Type:
Full-time
Schedule:
This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Benefits Information:
Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (24 days per year; accruedon a monthly basis), sick time (12 days a year; accruedon a monthly basis), and paid holidays (13 er calendar year). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $51,000.00 - $74,000.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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