Instructional Designer

The Division of Extended Learning at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for an Instructional Designer position.

Review Date:  Review of applications will begin January 23, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience.

Date of Appointment: March 1, 2012

Description of Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance (advise and collaborate) to faculty in development and revision of online, web-enhanced, and blended learning courses
• Consult with faculty in the design of appropriate online instructional strategies to achieve course learning
• Remain current with emerging technologies, new products, methodologies, and capabilities, and then implement as directed to enhance Oswego's technology-based learning initiatives
• Conduct workshops and assist faculty individually and in groups with course design and management, including new rollouts and tools for best practices
• Monitor course development progress, course delivery, and assist with problem-solving
• Assist with communicating information about Oswego's web courses and programs
• Design and implement training resources
• Collaborate with other campus services to provide support for faculty development

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related area
• Two years of experience in instructional design, distance learning, or corporate training
• Demonstrated teaching, training, or staff development experience
• Demonstrated written, oral, and interpersonal communications
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with learning management systems, web conferencing, multimedia applications such as podcasting, and authoring tools for instructional purposes
• Online teaching experience
• Demonstrated understanding of principles of best practice related to online learning and teaching

To Apply:  Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of reference electronically to

http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28772

Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.

Description of the Division: The Division of Extended Learning coordinates the offering of a variety of courses and subjects, both credit bearing and non-credit bearing, for non-traditional and traditional students. Credit courses are scheduled for delivery on campus, off campus, and online. Extended Learning also coordinates the offering of "short" courses (ranging from a week's duration to several weeks) and some weekend courses. Non-credit professional development programs provide learning opportunities for leadership, management, succession planning, talent management, and customized courses developed specifically to meet client needs. The Division offers high-quality, innovative learning opportunities to a diverse student population and is committed to helping students of all types achieve their educational goals. Its mission is to provide students the opportunity to benefit from the educational resources available at SUNY Oswego. 

SUNY Oswego's portfolio of online courses and technology-based learning experiences is among the largest in SUNY.  The college has been a participant in the SUNY Learning Network (SLN) since 1996.

Description of SUNY Oswego:  Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse.  Named one of the "Top Up-and-Coming Schools" in U.S. News America's Best Colleges 2010 and a "Best Northeastern College" by Princeton Review, Oswego offers its 8,300 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities.  SUNY Oswego is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking sesquicentennial strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities. 

Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu.

SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity.  SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.  In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office, 315-312-2215.