Working Title:
Instructional Designer and Training Manager
Rank:
A/P Faculty / Lecturer
Posting Number: AP0170012
Position Summary:
Virginia Tech’s University Libraries seeks creative and enthusiastic applicants for the position of Instructional Designer and Training Manager. The Libraries aspire to prepare students to work, live, and thrive within a global context and to partner
with faculty incorporating a wide array of literacies, fluencies, competencies, and pedagogies into their teaching practices. Working widely across the library system and the University, this position presents an opportunity to consult with faculty
both inside and outside of the Libraries on a wide range of instructional design projects, including production of digital content that will be used in many different program areas throughout the University and training librarians and other faculty on software
technologies for producing digital content. In addition, this person will have the opportunity to lead the development of curriculum initiatives, and will contribute to the development of an online learning team, to include continuous improvement of the team’s
technical expertise.
Required Qualifications:
- Master degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technologies, Learning Science or equivalent OR Bachelor degree in Instructional Design or equivalent with significant experience equivalent to an advanced degree
- Demonstrated instructional design experience and understanding of learning theory, online and emerging instructional trends and how to align content design and development with stated learning outcomes
- Excellent communication and partnership skills with the ability to engage in cross-functional collaboration, particularly in a training and development environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in creating instructional videos, interactive presentations, infographics, and other digital learning objects in support of teaching and learning
- Ability to take complex information and to shift complex content into learning objects that are simple, relevant and engaging
- Ability to organize and prioritize work processes, working effectively with a team and independently with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with a wide range of software and ability to learn new software quickly with the goal of teaching others in the unit how to use digital technologies effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
- Facilitation skills and experience working with faculty members in higher education
- Supervisory experience and experience leading team-based projects
- Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, and Articulate Storyline
- Experience with the Canvas Learning Management System or other
LMS
- Experience with managing a YouTube channel for educational purposes
- Proven production skills with demonstrated experience in project management and creative design within a deadline-driven environment
Employment Conditions: Must have a criminal background check.
How to Apply for this Job:
Applications must be submitted online at
www.jobs.vt.edu. The application package needs to include a resume, cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience with the responsibilities associated with the position, and the required and preferred qualifications, and names of three (3) references
and their contact information.
Employee Category:
Administrative and Professional Faculty
Appointment Type:
Regular
Percent Employment:
Full-time
Pay Range:
$58,000 minimum dependent on qualifications and experience
Department:
Library
Work Location:
Blacksburg
Work Schedule:
8am-5pm M-F or as assigned
Posting Date:
01/11/2017
Job Review Date:
01/24/2017
Quick Link:
Cathy C Pillow
Human Resources Manager
University Libraries
540-231-4407
