Instructional Designer The USC Rossier School of Education invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, hybrid work schedule Instructional Designer fixed-term position with an annual contract. The Instructional Designer will work with Rossier faculty to leverage technology and innovative learning solutions to enhance instruction. The candidate will be responsible for supporting academic programs, guided by the Rossier Mission to advance educational equity. The candidate will work as ... more details
Instructional Designer
The USC Rossier School of Education invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, hybrid work schedule Instructional Designer fixed-term position with an annual contract. The Instructional Designer will work with Rossier faculty to leverage technology and innovative learning solutions to enhance instruction. The candidate will be responsible for supporting academic programs, guided by the Rossier Mission to advance educational equity. The candidate will work as part of an Instructional design team and report to the Instructional Design and Development Manager.
Applicants must have:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in instructional design, instructional technology, or closely related field
Dedication to a customer-centric approach.
Experience with video recording and editing, and the use of digital media and web technologies for educational purposes.
Proficiency in utilizing learning management systems, such as D2L Brightspace, Blackboard, and Canvas
An innovative mindset with the demonstrated ability to identify and utilize a variety of instructional tools
Track record of creating engaging video- and web-based materials
Strong organizational and time management skills
Primary responsibilities include:
Adherence to best practices in both degree-program- and course-level instructional design processes (e.g., clear learning outcomes and outcome-aligned assessments)
Ensure successful program and course design, development, and implementation aligned with objectives and timelines
Ensuring standardized execution of curriculum design and course development processes
Collaborating with faculty to develop and launch LMS units, quizzes, assignments, and grading rubrics for online and blended classes in D2L Brightspace
Developing instructional materials such as online learning media, technology toolkits
Supporting faculty in transforming face-to-face instructional lectures and materials for online/hybrid delivery
Employ technology creatively to solve instructional challenges
The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $86,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Applications should be submitted via usccarreers.usc.edu and should include the following:
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related experience in curriculum development, instructional design courses and/or on-line teaching in a university or corporate environment. Demonstrated interpersonal, critical thinking and communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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