Southwestern Law School ยท 2 weeks ago
Instructional Designer
California, United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Katrina Garcia
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Responsibilities
Support faculty in designing, developing, and implementing asynchronous law courses, ensuring the highest quality course materials and learner experience.
Collaborate closely with faculty, the Senior Instructional Designer, and the Associate Dean for Online Education to align course content with program objectives, accreditation standards, and best practices in online education.
Serve as an expert for faculty on the best use and limitations of Canvas. Assist in finding solutions when Canvas is insufficient to support important aspects of instruction.
Evaluate faculty teaching plans and learning objectives and implement strategies to facilitate engaging and interactive online learning experiences.
Work as part of the instructional design team to provide faculty with information about the best practices in teaching and learning online. This may include assisting with workshops, one-on-one consultations, and creating guides and tutorials.
Serve as the hands-on instructional designer and content creator for many courses.
Ensure that course materials are accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities, and compliant with relevant laws and regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Assist faculty in identifying appropriate material and course content for videos. Work with our Technology Team Lead and the Instructional Media Production Support Specialists to facilitate the creation of appropriate video, animation, and H5P content for the Online J.D. program and other online programs.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in instructional design, online education, and legal education, and apply this knowledge to the ongoing development and refinement of the Online J.D. program.
Perform these and other duties as assigned by the Senior Instructional Designer and the Associate Dean for Online Education.
Qualification
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Required
Experience working in higher education and/or law school
At least 3-5 years of experience in instructional design
Demonstrated experience in designing and developing content for online asynchronous courses, preferably in higher education or professional development settings
Ability to quickly learn and adapt new technology for use in an online classroom
Knowledge of best practices in online education, instructional design, and adult learning principles
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in instructional technology tools and learning management systems (Canvas)
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, PowerPoint, and H5P
Preferred
master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field
Experience with the legal profession or legal education
Company
Southwestern Law School
Founded in 1911 as an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian institution, Southwestern is fully approved by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sean Murphy
Chief Information Officer
Steven Lopez
Chief Communication and Marketing Officer
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