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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State’s World Campus has an opening for an Instructional Designer who will work collaboratively with a variety of staff and faculty across multiple World Campus units to design and develop highly engaging non-credit and professional development courses that impact our diverse population of distant students, faculty, and staff across the university. This position specifically supports internal initiatives focused on improving the student experience and online teaching. This position reports to the Assistant Director of World Campus Online Faculty Development. Required Competencies: The job requires a solid understanding of the pedagogical principles of learning theory application of existing and emerging educational technologies to engage learners an in-depth understanding of instructional issues related to teaching and learning in online courses teaching experience in academic or non-credit settings, such as professional development demonstration of best practices in online teaching, learning, and design effective communication to stakeholders about the advantages and disadvantages of various pedagogical techniques and principles solid communication and collaboration skills the ability to work independently to maintain course design standards and continuously improve courses ability to write for different audiences demonstration of techniques that foster a climate of belonging in online learning and course design the ability to identify content in need of revision and conduct learning theory and pedagogy research to improve course content ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high quality experience executing detailed plans/timelines with stakeholders and resources across units Typical Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum requirement is a Masters degree plus one (1) year of related experience. This position is being filled at the Instructional Designer - Intermediate Professional level. Preferred Education, Experience, or Certifications: Experience using a Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas) and in-depth knowledge of the functionality is preferred. Experience leading a portfolio of courses while making decisions independently to maintain and improve courses is strongly preferred. Additional Information: This position has the potential to be performed fully remote or as a hybrid of remote and on-site working. Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $51,000.00 - $74,000.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.
