Instructional Design & Professional Development Specialist

Position Summary

Transform lives by serving on the Academic and Professional Excellence team to provide support for faculty quality in all aspects of teaching and learning including initial onboarding, quality course design in the LMS, OER, and ongoing professional development. This person will also support college staff in data literacy, professional development related to technology and job productivity, and serve as a resource for ongoing learning opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Guide faculty in quality course design.

Analyze courses for quality based on a rubric of quality standards, then assess and provide feedback on the course quality.

Support faculty and staff use of the Learning Management System.

Support faculty in pedagogy/andragogy.

Provide faculty onboarding for full and part-time faculty, including completion of the Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS).

Lead OER initiatives.

Provide leadership in professional development for faculty and staff.

Work with faculty and staff to develop data literacy and provide support for data needs with the Institutional Effectiveness team.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Instructional or Educational Technology, Curriculum, or related field required.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult learning theory, instructional design, and appropriate use of instructional technologies required.

Experience in the development and delivery of best practices for virtual teaching, learning, and academic assessment required.

Prior experience with curriculum design and learning management systems preferred.

Three years of teaching experience required.

Must possess excellent problem resolution, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.

Must possess ability to:

• Achieve a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leverage expert knowledge to accomplish results.

• Engage an individual in developing and committing to an action plan that targets specific behaviors, skills, or knowledge needed to ensure performance improvement or prepare for success in new responsibilities.

• Meet the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships.

• Place a high priority on the (internal or external) customer's perspective when making decisions and taking action; implement service practices that meet the customers' and own organization's needs.

• Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjust effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.

• Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

• Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and approach toward work.

Must embrace Mid-State's core values of student centeredness, commitment, accountability, respect, integrity, and exceptional service.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; paid time off and holidays; flexible spending account; Wisconsin Retirement System; 403(b) and 457; employee assistance program; educational assistance; and employee wellness program.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. You should have the following information available when completing an application:

• Contact information (addresses, phone numbers)

• Employment History

• Education

• Electronic copy of resume and transcripts

Application materials submitted via mail, fax, email, or in-person will not be considered.

Incomplete applications or applications noting "See Resume" will not be considered.

Continuous recruitment with first review of completed applications starting May 22, 2024. Applications received on or after May 22nd may be considered in a secondary pool.

Please note that Mid-State's main form of communication during the recruitment process is email. In addition to receiving communications from email addresses with an @mstc.edu domain, you may receive emails from donotreply@invalidemail.com. Please be sure to watch your inbox as well as junk, spam, and clutter folders.

Equal Opportunity

Mid-State Technical College, an equal opportunity employer and educator, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or other applicable legislated categories, in its services, employment programs, and/or its educational programs and activities, including but not limited to admission, treatment, and access. Mid-State Technical College provides reasonable accommodations to assist persons with disabilities to access or participate in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: VP-Human Resources, 32nd Street N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494, Phone: 715-422-5325 or Email:aaeo@mstc.edu.

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If you experience issues in submitting your online application, please contact Human Resources at 715.422.5568.