Instructional Designer in Aberdeen

Northern State University seeks a collaborative faculty-support professional to lead instructional design initiatives and coordinate Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) operations in support of continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Key priority: help NSU faculty leverage Northern's e-learning mission to enhance teaching and learning across all modalities, including on campus, online, and HyFlex.

Position Summary

Northern State University seeks a collaborative faculty-support professional to lead instructional design initiatives and coordinate Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) operations in support of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Faculty Support & Instructional Design
  • Guide course development and improvement across all modalities (on campus, online, and HyFlex) using best practices in instructional and universal design.
  • Lead the Quality Assurance Review process for online and HyFlex courses.
  • Consult with faculty on course design, technology integration, experiential learning, and digital tools.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and federal regulations in coordination with Online Learning and Continuing Education.
  • Champion experiential learning and support faculty in adopting new technologies, expanding student engagement, and redesigning assessments to support student learning outcomes.
  • Design and deliver trainings, including creating micro-credentials for online and HyFlex instruction.
  • Share research in teaching and learning, assessment, teaching innovations, and student success through CETL communications and strategic initiatives.
• CETL Program Coordination
  • Manage CETL events, trainings, communications, and day-to-day operations.
  • Supervise CETL graduate assistant and technology fellow.
  • Represent NSU in SDBOR and COPLAC teaching networks and coordinate faculty mentoring efforts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of pedagogy, learning management systems, learning theories, technologies and computer software.
• Skill & Ability to communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, collaborate across faculty of various ranks and disciplines, prioritize daily tasks while advancing long-term goals, host events and trainings, organize an office and manage student employees, and maintain detailed records.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Degree in instructional design, technology, pedagogy, or education preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.