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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and ambitious Instructional Designer to facilitate growth in the college’s instruction, research, and outreach missions.
As a new position on our Instructional Design team, the Instructional Designer will collaborate with faculty to design and develop new in-person, hybrid, and online courses, as well as maintain and revise existing courses.
This is an exciting opportunity to serve in an active role to contribute directly to successful learning outcomes of the best nurses and nurse leaders in the country by building educational programming and advancement of nursing education throughout the college, the commonwealth, and beyond.
This position is based at Penn State’s University Park campus with a hybrid work arrangement that combines remote and regular on-campus work.
The Instructional Designer will work on multiple projects simultaneously, utilizing multi-tasking and creative thinking skills, to complete this position’s responsibilities, which include but are not limited to:
Design and develop resident, hybrid, and online courses.
Evaluate, review, revise, and improve existing courses and instructional resources.
Ensure digital accessibility with all courses.
Provide daily support to faculty regarding courses and other tools.
Deliver faculty development through trainings, presentations, and one-on-one sessions.
Act as an instructional design subject matter expert in meetings and consultations.
Support faculty with instructional design needs beyond course development.
Participate in project intake, needs analysis, and data collection.
Manage individual and team projects, including documentation and stakeholder communication.
Maintain calendars, manage email, and complete routine administrative tasks.
Engage in professional development and research activities; share new strategies and ideas with the team.
Represent the team on university-wide committees as assigned.
Various software will be used to complete the above responsibilities, including Canvas, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, and Evolution (the Penn State World Campus content management system).
The Instructional Designer will also utilize best-practices for instructional design and effective communication to meet the objectives of their projects and tasks.
Qualifications:
Proficient in using Canvas or comparable learning management systems to design, organize, and deliver instructional content
Collaboration and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships
Outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to learn job-related software
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Instructional Designer - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
Master's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None
If filled as Instructional Designer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:
Master's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None
Application Information: Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is uniquely positioned throughout the state of Pennsylvania and online with various offerings at multiple commonwealth campuses, University Park, and World Campus.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,000.00 - $81,500.00.
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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