Instructional Designer

 

Recruiter:

Recruitment Insured (PTY) Ltd

Job Ref:

MCI2115

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

A market related salary is offered based on skills and experience


SUMMARY:
A leading tertiary institution is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

Duties & Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility:

Consultation

  • Provide consultation and support in the theoretical and practical approaches to the use of technology in education

 

Programme and module planning

  • Integrate principles of teaching and learning to guide the development of highly engaging and effective online modules
  • Implement strategies for the development of appropriate online content for face-to-face/contact and fully online programmes
  • Utilise programme needs analysis, development and evaluation skills and quality assurance
  • Work collaboratively with teams of subject batter experts

 

Material development

  • Apply instructional design principles and support the development of learning material for modules and programmes in co-operation with subject matter experts and Heads of Programmes
  • Project manage the above-mentioned development initiatives

 

Training and development

  • Facilitate the training of developers and staff to guide the development of highly engaging and effective online modules
  • Support the training of lecturers and students by quality assuring and co-developing appropriate training interventions

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of an Honour’s Degree (or equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification) in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design or a related field is required, but a Masters Degree would be advantageous

 

Experience:

  • A minimum of 4 years’ experience in the design and development of online learning material and modules
  • Experience in working on Blackboard (an online LMS) in particular and Blackboard Certification status are an advantage
  • Experience in skills development, applying best practices for adoption and utilisation of educational technologies in the teaching and learning environment
  • Demonstrated experience developing online materials to meet particular design requirements
  • Project management
  • Experience working with academics in a Higher Education environment will be an advantage. Understanding and application of contemporary educational learning theories
  • Design and deliver skills development interventions (e.g. self-help modules, online webinars and face-to-face workshops) aimed at academic staff on the use of educational technologies
  • Training and skills development focussed on the underpinning theory, and good practice of learning design
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on liaison, negotiation, leadership and inspiration
  • Excellent communication skills

 

Technical skills required:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint (or a similar software package)
  • Ability to develop material on and support users in the use of an LMS (preferably Blackboard Learn) will be an advantage

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, if you have not received a response within 5 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful



 

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