Xavier University is an integral part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts, with a strong commitment to advancing a culture of diversity, equity and belonging. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out varied perspectives.

Position Summary:

Xavier’s Instructional Design & Technology team provides the training and support for online programs and courses, and also supports technology-enhanced instruction more broadly. Currently, Xavier has 14 fully online programs and additional online courses offered in on-ground programs. More than 300 faculty have completed Introduction to Online Course Design (IOCD), Xavier’s online training course, which runs approximately three times per year.

The Manager for Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) provides strategic direction for Xavier’s distance learning and technology-enhanced efforts, ensuring faculty have training, support and resources for developing quality courses. The Manager maintains best practice guidelines for the course design and technology integration assistance provided to faculty, establishes and manages project work flow to meet deadlines, and aligns the team’s work with the University’s distance learning priorities and initiatives. The Manager serves as an instructor for Xavier’s online training for faculty and assists faculty with the online course design process. The Manager oversees online course review and redesign efforts as part of quality control measures. The Manager oversees efforts to ensure students in online programs and courses are well oriented and supported, including by reviewing student feedback. The Manager coordinates the work of the Instructional Design & Technology team with the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and Digital Media Services (DMS) to align online course design and technology selection and integration with Xavier’s pedagogical standards, and to provide training for online and technology-enhanced instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manages the work of and provides direction for the IDT team, establishing and managing project work flow to ensure online course development and redesign meet completion deadlines.

2. Sets and maintains best practice guidelines for the course design and technology integration assistance provided to faculty, ensuring the integration of design and usability standards that adhere to Xavier’s criteria, with attention to Jesuit pedagogy principles.

3. Designs and delivers training that utilizes effective pedagogical practices, addresses faculty and student needs, and provides options for the improvement of instruction, primarily through distance education modalities and technology-based solutions. This includes IOCD and advanced versions currently in planning stages.

4. Manages processes for reviewing and redesigning existing online courses and programs; supports faculty in redesign efforts.

5. Provides strategic input on the direction of online and technology-enhanced learning at Xavier.

6. Promotes best practices, including inclusive instruction, universal design and ADA compliance related to online and technology-enhanced instruction.

7. Oversees efforts to ensure students in online courses are well-oriented and supported, including by reviewing student feedback.

8. Oversees implementation and decisions related to the LMS (Canvas), web-based course evaluation software and other instructional technologies, which are supported by the Instructional Technologist.

9. Coordinates with Digital Media Services for online course materials related to video, media and graphics.

10. Coordinates with the Center for Teaching Excellence to align online course design and technology selection with Xavier’s pedagogical standards, and to provide training for online and technology-enhance instruction.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Master’s Degree in instructional design or a closely related field.

2. A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience supporting faculty teaching online.

3. Knowledge and application of instructional design theories, adult learning theories, inclusive learning strategies, and best practices for online course design.

4. Demonstrated ability to work with and support a variety of people with varying skills, abilities, and personalities.

5. Experience providing direction to others.

6. Experience working with a learning management system and other instructional technologies.

7. Experience developing effective training in online and on-ground modalities.

8. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

9. Excellent planning and organizational skills.

10. Familiarity with accessibility compliance issues including section 508 ADA compliance.

11. Familiarity with copyright and fair use guidelines.

Preferred:

1. A doctoral degree in instructional design or a closely related field.

2. Experience working in a post-secondary educational institution.

3. Experience managing teams effectively.

4. Experience with program assessment and quality improvement.

5. Proficiency using the Instructure Canvas LMS.

6. Experience interpreting and applying copyright and fair use guidelines in the context of online learning and multimedia design.

7. Basic competencies with design and courseware authoring applications.

8. Basic competency in the use of HTML.

Typical work hours are in-person M-F 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional need for earlier or later hours. Some flexible scheduling may be available, particularly during the summer.

Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

To ensure consideration, interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references on Xavier University's website. Candidates are asked to include with their cover letter a brief statement on how they might support/contribute to Xavier's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Review of candidate materials will begin January 31, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University's discretion.

Benefits

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

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