Job Description:

• Lead in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality standards related to online, hybrid, and flexible courses. Provide quality control oversight for online course development and identify opportunities to encourage compliance with accessibility and content standards and make improvements.

• Oversee the course and learning experience development process to ensure courses, learning experiences and instructional materials are developed in a timely manner and in accordance with existing University policies and procedures for accessibility, professional standards, and best practices; Organize and oversee the documentation, tracking, and reporting of instructional design team projects.

• Provide project management support and expert instructional design leadership to other instructional designers; oversee training of new instructional designers and assists with management of workload.

• Develop high-level instructional materials and coordinate with other staff members to optimize learning and meet advanced course development and instructional needs: courses, content, student guides or training resources.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and departments to gather and document instructional goals and requirements; Provide expert learning object development and logistical support to instructors, academic departments, and the instructional design team in the development of instructional materials.

• Lead in the development and presentation of programs, workshops, and materials on topics of teaching, learning, and educational technology; collaborate to create visual, audio, and interactive learning tools and on-demand teaching and learning content; ensure accessibility and inclusive practices.

• May supervise some staff or student employees.

Short Job Description:

• Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Three year's relevant experience.

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience in the assessment of projects and learning needs.

• Advanced knowledge of instructional design theories, models, and best practices.

• Demonstrated experience designing online, hybrid, and HyFlex learning experiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building sills.

• Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems.

• Ability to work on and manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Experience using D2L Brightspace or a similar Learning Management System.

Job Ref: S187P

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One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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