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<p></p><div><p>Senior Instructional Designer serves as the primary design partner for an assigned cluster of academic programs, working directly with faculty to convert existing courses to the new 7- week session format, improve instructional quality, and integrate AI-enhanced learning strategies developed in coordination with the Lead Instructional Designer.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p><div><ul><li>
Partner with faculty in assigned school cluster to redesign graduate courses for the 7- week accelerated session format, ensuring learning outcomes are preserved and enhanced.</li><li>
Apply backward design principles to restructure course modules, assignments, and assessments for compressed delivery while maintaining academic rigor.</li><li>
Build and maintain course templates in Canvas LMS that reflect best practices in online and hybrid pedagogy.</li><li>
Implement AI-enhanced design patterns (developed in collaboration with the Lead ID) including AI-assisted tutoring integrations, automated feedback mechanisms, and adaptive content sequencing.</li><li>
Conduct faculty consultations and training workshops on effective use of Canvas, Microsoft Teams, and approved AI tools for instruction.</li><li>
Perform regular course quality reviews using established rubrics (e.g., Quality Matters, internal CITL standards) and support continuous improvement cycles.</li><li>
Ensure all course designs meet ADA/Section 508 accessibility standards and MSCHE accreditation expectations.</li><li>
Contribute secondary-specialty expertise to projects across all four schools as needed.</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Required Qualifications</b></p><div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Curriculum &amp; Instruction, or a closely related field.</li><li>
Minimum 3 years of instructional design experience, with demonstrated work in online or hybrid course development.</li><li>
Proficiency with Canvas LMS (course building, module design, analytics).</li><li>
Experience designing courses for accelerated or compressed formats.</li><li>
Working knowledge of AI tools for education (e.g., ChatGPT/Claude for content scaffolding, AI-powered quiz generators, automated rubric scoring) and a demonstrated willingness to learn and adopt emerging technologies.</li><li>
Strong faculty collaboration skills with experience navigating shared governance environments.</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><div><ul><li>
Experience in STEM, healthcare, or applied sciences higher education environments.</li><li>
Familiarity with MSCHE, ABET, CCNE, or other relevant accreditation frameworks.</li><li>
Video/multimedia production skills (Panopto, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite).</li><li>
Experience with competency-based education or micro-credentialing.</li></ul></div></div>

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