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rInstructional Designer, Intermediate and/or Senior

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rLocation: Teaching and Learning Center

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607844

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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r Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

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Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• Application materials should include a resume, cover letter, and names and contact information for three professional references. In your cover letter, clearly state the position title of intermediate or senior that you are applying for.
• Two (2) positions are available.

Job Description

The Teaching and Learning Center is seeking two (2) Instructional Designer Intermediates or one (1) Instructional Designer Intermediate and one (1) Instructional Designer Senior.

The Teaching and Learning Center Instructional Design (ID) Team will partner with faculty and other subject matter experts to design, plan and deliver technology-enhanced assignments, learning resources, and courses to promote student engagement and retention in alignment with the mission of the University. IDs are responsible for the routine creation and support of learning experiences and materials. The work of the ID draws upon expertise, creativity, and experience to assess needs, design processes, develop materials, and evaluate their effectiveness. The Teaching and Learning Center is home to the Faculty Professional Development Program, First Year Learning Initiative, and an Instructional Design team.

Instructional Designer, Intermediate

Consultation - 50%

• Assist faculty and/or subject matter experts in defining appropriate learning objectives and developing high quality, measurable learning outcomes, assessments, course activities, and tool selection.
• Consult with faculty and other subject matter experts to guide their own creation or revision of courses, with particular attention to the Learning Management System.
• Consult with faculty and other subject matter experts around questions of pedagogy, assignment design, rubric development, or the Learning Management System.
• Perform Quality Assurance reviews on new or refreshed courses.

Provide Training & Professional Learning - 20%

• Serve the professional learning needs of NAU faculty in terms of course design, course redesign, evaluation, revision, and Canvas implementation for both in-person and online courses.
• Develop and deliver professional learning for faculty designed to \"enhance teaching excellence and foster learning environments that support the success of all students.\" (NAU 2025 - Elevating Excellence, p. 3).
• Design and deliver professional learning around the Learning Management System (Canvas).
• Introduce and reinforce evidence-based teaching/learning methodologies that utilize appropriate education technologies to promote high impact learning.
• Using data-driven and research based best practices, design and develop high-quality, professional learning experiences.
• When developing faculty learning experiences, select appropriate strategies such as individual training, group instr ction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, role-play, and computer -based training to solidify the comprehension of materials.
• Model appropriate use of the three types of engagement in learning environments (student to content, student to instructor, student to student).
• Provide instruction on and use of communication strategies to foster a learning community that supports student success and persistence.

Teaching and Learning Center Service - 15%

• Contribute to the day-to-day functions of the Teaching and Learning Center.
• Serve as a representative of the Teaching and Learning Center on committees, task forces, and working groups, as assigned.
• Support the work of the Teaching and Learning Center around its outreach, networking, and relationship-building efforts with various stakeholders.
• Collaborate with institutional colleagues in ITS and NAU Online to provide informed referrals and cohesive care of clients.

Research and Engagement in Professional Learning - 10%

Keep up with institutional policies related to the work of the ID.

Keep up with current trends in the literature and educational technology for teaching and learning in higher education.

Keep up with laws and policies around teaching and learning in higher education (e.g., FE