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Colorado Christian University · 1 month ago

Instructional Designer Level 1

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado, delivering world-class education to thousands of students. The Instructional Designer I will work closely with the Curriculum Development Team to manage continuous quality curriculum improvement for adult undergraduate and graduate programs, ensuring high-quality instructional design and integration of biblical principles.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum that integrates biblical principles in every course and shows students how to apply these principles in all areas of life

Implement quality standards for learning outcomes, assessment, course materials, learner engagement, and accessibility in curriculum development for the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) based on the Quality Matters Rubric

Execute instructional design procedures as outlined in the Curriculum Development Handbook to include the facilitation of planning meetings for course development projects; the review, revision, and alignment of course materials and assignments to meet course and program goals; and the completion of course development projects based on the projected level of development and project timeline

Collaborate with Curriculum Development, academic teams, and subject matter experts to lead the design, development, evaluation, and refinement of instructional strategies in course development consistent with best practices in adult education in CAGS courses. Expected to carry a course development load of approximately 800-900 course development hours, which may include the development of one new undergraduate program

Execute continuous quality improvement of Brightspace course shells

Guide the design and development of some multimedia materials for CAGS undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses

Ensure the application of appropriate guidelines to all CAGS courses in areas such as fair use, copyright, and ADAAA compliance

Attend regular meetings, committees, and training sessions as directed by the Director of Curriculum

Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Instructional design experienceAdult education experienceOnline learning platformsMultimedia development toolsMicrosoft Office proficiencyProject managementTime managementProblem-solvingDecision-makingAttention to detailEffective communication

Required

A master's degree from an accredited university is required

Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

Strong skills in organization, project management, time management, problem-solving, and decision-making

High attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective

Ability to work effectively with individuals with different backgrounds and levels of expertise

Demonstrated current knowledge in the field and a commitment to stay on the cutting edge of instructional design and development

Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming 'born again' thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God

Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University

Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education

Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU's Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University

Preferred

Two to three years of instructional design experience preferred

Experience with adult education and online education preferred

Experience with online learning platforms such as Brightspace or a similar system preferred

Experience with multimedia development using tools such as Premiere Pro, Camtasia, Articulate, Captivate, Photoshop, or equivalent platforms preferred