Instructional Designer (39175)

Northern Valley Indian Health; Acre; Presencial; BRL 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading educational institution in Brazil is seeking a Program Coordinator to enhance instructional design and support innovative learning experiences. The role involves collaborating with faculty on online courses and ensuring quality standards. The candidate should possess a Master's degree and relevant experience in instructional design. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality education and flexible learning solutions.

Qualificações

• One year of work experience in instructional design orrelated area.
• Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of work experience.
• Experience in coordinating instructional design projects.

Responsabilidades

• Support full lifecycle of instructional design projects.
• Collaborate with faculty to improve online learning experiences.
• Maintain online course quality standards.

Conhecimentos

Instructional design

Project management

Communication skills

Formação académica

Master’s degree in instructional design or related field

Ferramentas

Learning management systems

Adobe Creative Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Classification Program Coordinator – CUSTOM CLASSIFICATION

Position Number 00039175 | Open Date 11/13/2025 | Close Date 12/05/2025

Full-Time | FLSA Exempt | FTE 1.00 | Position Status Regular

Union Representation: AFC – AFSCME C, Local #1890 | Unit/Department: Ctr for Innov Teach & Learn | Division: Academic Division | Location: AC 110

Position Summary

Join the team at Northern Illinois University dedicated to advancing innovative, high-quality learning experiences! The Instructional Design Team within the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) partners with faculty and departments across campus to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of online, hybrid, and flexible learning opportunities that promote educational excellence.

In this role you will provide multi‑tiered instructional design support for credit‑bearing courses, alternative credentials, and non‑credit offerings. You will collaborate with faculty and academic units to apply program framework requirements, ensure quality standards, and design accessible, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences. The position also supports the creation of revenue‑generating learning opportunities and contributes to the development of NIU’s online general education course bundle and other strategic online learning initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to CITL Instructional Design Support – 30%

• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments and staff to support the full lifecycle of instructional design for credit, non‑credit, and microcredential courses.
• Apply various learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional design models, best practices in online education, and integration of educational technologies to improve teaching effectiveness and student learning experience.
• Manage course design projects for the entire course life cycle, including systematic refresh activities.

Create Learning Experiences for Adult Learners – 25%

• Collabore with project collaborators to ensure courses and credentials meet university priorities, institutional policy, accreditation and compliance requirements, and metrics for student success and retention.
• Support efforts for institutional initiatives around course innovation, online learning strategy, microcredential expansion, including participation in cross‑functional collaborations.
• Work with colleges to identify and design flexible, revenue‑generating learning experiences for adult and non‑credit learners preparing to enter competitive career fields.
• Design flexible learning structures that respect adult schedules and prior experience, while mapping learning objectives to professional outcomes.
• Leverage artificial intelligence and subject matter expertise to build interactive modules, case studies, and simulations that align with real‑world workplace practices.
• Collaborate with chairs, faculty, and staff to define program framework requirements.
• Apply project and program‑level design and development framework strategies for colleges, departments, and other units in developing online, hybrid courses or on‑demand learning experiences.
• Support the development of general education courses that meet graduation requirements for undergraduate online programs across different colleges.

Contribute to Quality Standards Assessment of All Online Courses – 15%

• Implement and maintain online quality standards and contribute to the quality standards assessment of all online courses and learning experiences.
• Assure universal design principles are considered in creating media.

Collaborate with CITL Leadership – 10%

• Support the mission of CITL through various instructional design assignments.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

• A total of one (1) year12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position.
• Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

• Master’s degree or significant progress toward a master’s degree in higher education, instructional design, online learning, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in an instructional design role, working with subject matter experts to create online, hybrid, or blended learning courses or content using a learning or content management system.
• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating complex instructional design projects involving multiple, distinct work products, multiple subject or content experts, and coordination with other designers, developers, and media specialists.
• Knowledge of NIU’s online academic degree‑completion, graduate, and certificate programs.
• Certification in Quality Matters or other similar course quality standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, planning and organizational abilities, problem solving skills and ability to work collaboratively and collegially.
• Ability to apply instructional design theory to functional design concepts, practices and methods.

Additional Application Information

Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part‑time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full‑time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.

• If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.
• After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.
• Please monitor your e‑mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from [e-mail] and [e-mail]. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
• Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

Credentials Assessment Examination: The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant’s/employee’s education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.

• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.
• Applicants who may assume they do not meet the exact minimum qualifications are still invited to apply. Within the application documents, applicants should be sure to explain how their credentials and related qualifications address the requested minimum requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Employment Information

Standard Hours Per Week: 37.50 | Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm; Flexible

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications. NIU will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action.

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services Building Room 230
[e-mail]
815‑753‑5560

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of AEO at [e-mail].

• Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
• List of at least 3 Professional References
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
• Other

Supplemental Questions

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * Have you attached all transcripts to support the degrees you are submitting for consideration?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-3
  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7+
• * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. (“See Résumé” is not an acceptable response.)
  • Open Ended Question
• * If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable