Instructional Design Associate

Minneapolis College of Art and Design; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,751 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary insurance programs

403(b) retirement plans

Commuter benefits

5 personal days annually

Job summary

Minneapolis College of Art and Design is seeking a part-time Instructional Design Associate to support course design and faculty training. This role involves collaboration with faculty in developing online courses and providing technical support to students and instructors.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Education or related field and technology support experience. MCAD offers a creative and inclusive work environment and promotes work-life balance with personal days and sick time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related field.
• Two years of administrative experience.
• Two years of technology support experience in academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to design online courses.
• Develop support resources for students and instructors.
• Administer Online Learning contracts and manage documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Google Apps

Adobe software

Screencasting software

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

SUMMARY

MCAD is seeking an Instructional Design Associate. This position is responsible for course design support and faculty training, and online program management. The Instructional Design Associate must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and the overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution.

DETAILS

This is a part time, non-exempt position expected to work 20 hours a week. This position reports to the Sr Director of Teaching and Learning Excellence and is paid $24.50‑26.00 hourly.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with faculty in a consultative process in the design and development of their online synchronous course.
• Develop and utilize effective proactive and time‑sensitive support resources and media.
• Write scripts for video and audio content.
• Collaborate with OTL staff to troubleshoot problems reported by users.
• Respond to student and instructor technical questions related to MCAD’s Learning Management System or online learning technologies.
• Create support resources to support online teaching and learning.
• Assist with new online faculty onboarding.
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content.
• Design and implement learning tools for assessments.
• Maintain understanding of updates in learning technologies, educational frameworks, and best practices for teaching and learning.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence among online faculty, students, and staff.
• Administer Online Learning contracts and ancillary forms.
• Manage and collaborate with the OTL team on the documentation of OTL processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Represent MCAD’s vision, mission, and values.
• Create and embrace a community of equal opportunities and inclusivity.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional or Academic Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Two (2) years of administrative experience, required.
• Two (2) years experience supporting users with technology, preferably in an academic setting, required.
• Excellent organization and communication skills, required.
• Expertise using office software, required. Google Apps, preferred.
• Learning Management System (LMS) support experience (Canvas), preferred.
• Experience teaching or assisting online course(s), preferred.
• Experience creating a variety of high‑quality, engaging educational media, preferred.
• Experience with art and design, preferred.
• Experience with screencasting software, such as ScreenFlow, preferred.
• Proficient with Adobe software, preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

BENEFITS

MCAD’s community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment. We offer a limited benefits package to part time staff which includes voluntary insurance programs and 403(b) retirement plans, commuter benefits.

MCAD promotes work-life balance offering 5 personal days annually and accrued sick time.