Description
Online Instructional Designer
Social Work-Academic Programs - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006594)
The School of Social Work at Pitt is consistently ranked among the top schools of social work in the nation. The School is known for its strong educational programs at the BASW, MSW, and PhD levels and national leadership on race and social problems, child welfare, and health and mental health. The social work values of the School permeate into its operations as well. Our devotion to diversity begins with our staff and faculty who bring a wide variety of experiences to our classrooms and our offices. Our excellent leadership and supervisors are people-focused, communicative, and supportive of your professional development funding is set aside to help employees pay for development opportunities (training seminars, conferences, etc.).
Job Summary
Consult with educators on the design, development, and delivery of moderately complex instructional materials and the integration of instructional technologies.
Essential Functions
SSW has launched a new online MSW program option. A full-time instructional designer is needed for ongoing course modifications and improvements. The designer will provide support to faculty, and in collaboration with CTL and Pitt Edge, to provide consultation on design, integration of instructional technologies, and incorporation of required pedagogical components in alignment with SSW accreditation.
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with faculty to design, develop, and deliver instructional materials across online, on-campus, and hybrid courses.
• Integrate evidence-based instructional design practices and technologies to enhance learning and engagement for diverse student populations.
• Evaluate instructional needs, identify goals and objectives, and recommend curricular and technological solutions.
• Support faculty in developing accessible, inclusive, and interactive learning experiences that reflect social work's core values of equity and justice.
• Conduct training and professional development workshops for faculty on inclusive teaching and instructional technologies.
Physical Effort
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Online Instructional Designer II
Job Family: Academic & Student Services
Job Sub Family: Instructional and Classroom Support
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: Traditional
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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