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University of Southern California

Instructional Designer, Graduate and International Programs

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Instructional Designer, Graduate and International Programs Gould School of Law Los Angeles, California

Founded in 1896, the Gould School of Law has a distinguished past built on the principles of equity and excellence, and the courage to break new ground. USC first introduced legal education in Southern California. Today, the Law School continues to make history through its philosophy of innovation and through its people. USC Gould cultivates analytical ability, ethical values, and a spirit of collegiality that prepare students for meaningful careers benefiting society. As a member of the USC Gould School of Law's Graduate & International Programs office, our Instructional Designer will be adept at instructional and program design and will have expertise in developing and supporting online courses. This person will be responsible for assisting our faculty with the design of their online courses. They will apply their experience with sound instructional practices, the development of learning resources, and the delivery of courses via online delivery methods. They will have an in-depth understanding of online course platforms, instructional software, multimedia applications, and web-based educational technologies. Preferred Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in instructional design, educational technology, or related fields. A Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology or a similar graduate degree in instructional design or educational technology preferred.

Experience: 2 years of experience working in instructional design in higher education or a corporate environment is required, and 3 to 5 years of experience working in instructional design is preferred.

Field of Expertise: Directly related experience supporting educational technology and/or hybrid and online teaching in a university or corporate environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and outstanding organizational abilities. Strong analytical, collaboration and negotiation skills. Knowledgeable about new teaching and media technologies in online education and instructional design and emerging trends.

Job Accountabilities: Demonstrate expertise with instructional design methodologies, pedagogical issues, and best practices for online learning within a higher education environment. Design and build new online courses to complement our online library. Develop learning objectives and align content, activities, and assessments to those objectives. Directly support faculty and teaching staff in creating and designing instructional materials and instructional strategies while incorporating best practices and sound pedagogy. Deliver engaging and effective instructional content by applying a strong instructional point of view and demonstrating technical proficiency in educational technology tools, media editing or creation tools, and learning management systems. Design, create and revise course documents and instructional-support materials. Lead and oversee the day-to-day operation of the learning management system and vendor services. Demonstrate skills in project management of learning development projects involving eLearning authoring, media production, learning object development, etc. Demonstrate fluency using and training users on learning management system platforms. Demonstrate strong knowledge and the application of accessibility best practices per W3C WAI guidelines. Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with all members of a learning team, faculty, and program staff to create a learning environment that is service-oriented, supportive, engaging and effective for adult learners. Perform official review of online courses and other instructional materials to recommend revisions. Assist with on-campus exam administration and/or proctoring each semester and with on-campus Orientation, Commencement, and other departmental and law school activities each year. Support ADA compliance and quality control efforts. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Collaborative working style Strong verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail and grammar ATTENTION:

Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position. The annual base salary range for this position is

$79,228.97 - $82,000 . Equity, diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and access are of central importance to the Gould School of Law (Gould). At Gould, we are committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related experience in curriculum development, instructional design courses and/or online teaching in a university or corporate environment. REQ20156984 Posted Date: 11/18/2024

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