Instructional Designer and Course Developer - Remote

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

Assist faculty in hybrid and online course development efforts. Research and assesses hybrid and online educational needs and interests, and develops online programs, courses, materials, technology, and learning approaches accordingly.

Salary
Pay Rate: $68,640
Internal Classification: Career Track - Professional; Job Level - 3

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

We are currently accepting applications from residents of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and W

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use instructional design principles, contribute to the design and development of learning materials with special regard to teaching adult students, teaching hybrid and online classes, and using technology to maximize student learning outcomes.

• Collaborate with faculty in the implementation of technology in their regular course as well as the creation of technologically mediated courses.

• Work with departments and individual faculty members to design and deliver hybrid and online courses.

• Provide ongoing and systematic support to instructors to help ensure course integrity and consistency.

• Provide training and support to faculty and staff using the LMS, introducing new methods and technologies and addressing emerging course design issues.

• Research and identify best practices in the field.

• Research and identify technology trends in the field.

• Collaborate and communicate with other support personnel in the deployment of instructional technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Education, or related area of study.

• At least two years of instructional design, online teaching, or training experience. Mobile learning experience preferred.

• Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of Point Loma Nazarene University.

• A working knowledge of Canvas is preferred.

• Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other common software packages.

• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, negotiate, and deliver projects according to established timelines.

• A strong commitment to excellence in work done and passionate about giving quality service to the campus community.

• A goal-oriented individual, who is self-motivated, diligent, solution-oriented rather than problem-centered, and exhibits a high energy level.

• Demonstrated the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• Practices attentive and active listening, has the patience to hear people out, and can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.Personally committed to continuous self-improvement, understands that different situations call for different skills and approaches, and works to deploy strengths and offset weaknesses or limits.

• Maintains confidentiality

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant. 

• ​ The job offer is contingent on a clear background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting for periods greater than one hour. Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Vision to read documents, e-mail and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor. Hear